Microsoldering Equipment that I Use

Originally published in 2016. The devices, tools and prices described reflect that period; the diagnostic approach still applies. For current pricing and turnaround, see our price list.

Here's a list of the microsoldering equipment that I use:

• Amscope SM-TPZ Trinocular Simul-Focal Microscope ($556)
• Extreme Widefield 20x Eyepieces ($30)
• Quick 861DW Hot Air Rework Station ($235)
• Hakko FM-202 Soldering Station ($90)
• Hakko FX-951 Soldering Station ($160)
• Hakko FM-2032 Soldering Micro Pencil ($174)
• Hakko FM-2023 Mini Parallel Tweezers ($273)
• Uni-T UT60H Digital Multimeter ($65)

Total cost?  $1,583.  This is not including solder, solder paste, solder mask, tweezers, solder flux, soldering iron tips, smd components, and tons of other miscellaneous tools.  I think after all is said and done, $2k is about right.