Metcal CV-500 Soldering Station

The CV-500 from Metcal is a compact and economical Connection Validation Soldering system. Connection validation is a patented technology that can evaluate the quality of the solder joint by calculating the intermetallic compound formation and offering feedback to the operator. The introduction of its Connection Validation™ software is an industry first – offering not only control of the tip temperature but also smooth operation in real time with closed loop feedback via a green or red light integrated into the handpiece, to indicate intermetallic compound formation.

Metcals CV-500 is embedded with SmartHeat™ technology, which senses the thermal load and instantly delivers power on demand directly to the joint. This self-regulating heater delivers the right amount of power based on the requirements of the thermal load and ensures soldering is performed in a fast, safe and repeatable process with no calibration required. The CV-510 also has a 2.8 inch colour display, an integrated net power meter and an optional tip temperature display. The CV-500 system excels at SMD touch-up and small component rework,.

Metcal offer six different hand pieces and upgrade kits for the CV-500 Connection Validation soldering system:

CV-H1-AV Stand Solder Hand-Piece (comes with the CV-510)

CV-H2-UF Ultrafine Hand-piece for soldering and rework of very small components, restricted access or high-density component packaging on PCB

CV-H4-UFT Ultrafine Tweezer Hand-piece for soldering and rework of very small components, restricted access or high-density component packaging on PCB

CV-H4-PTZ Precision Tweezer Hand-piece for applications requiring the removal of surface mount components from 1mmx1mm on up.

CV-H5-DS Desolder Hand-piece for applications requiring the removal of solder such as through hole components

CV-H7-AV Solder Wire Feeder Hand-piece to add control and convenience to the soldering application