{"id":37224,"date":"2025-02-25T15:42:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T14:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smans.com\/?post_type=cases&#038;p=37224"},"modified":"2025-10-23T13:31:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T11:31:58","slug":"epr-optimises-pcb-rework-with-kurtz-ersa-hr-550-and-training","status":"publish","type":"cases","link":"https:\/\/smans.com\/en\/cases\/epr-optimises-pcb-rework-with-kurtz-ersa-hr-550-and-training\/","title":{"rendered":"EPR optimises PCB rework with Kurtz Ersa HR 550 and training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>EPR, a leading EMS provider in the Netherlands, supplies high-quality electronics that are fully tailored to customer-specific requirements. However, the sector in which EPR operates faces challenges such as increasing product complexity and the demand for more flexibility in assembly processes.<\/p>\n<p>To completely unburden its customers, EPR decided to make a strategic investment in the <b>HR 550 Rework Station <\/b>by Kurtz Ersa<b>. <\/b>This powerful hybrid rework system is ideal for demanding applications in the electronics industry.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Kurtz Ersa HR 550 &#8211; a powerful hybrid rework system<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b><strong>Hybrid Heating<\/strong><\/b><strong>: <\/strong>A 1,500 W upper hybrid heating element and a 2,400 W infrared bottom heater with three heating zones ensure even heating, ideal for soldering and desoldering tasks. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-35996 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/smans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Academy-Rework-HR-550-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"367\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Academy-Rework-HR-550-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Academy-Rework-HR-550-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Academy-Rework-HR-550-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Academy-Rework-HR-550-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Academy-Rework-HR-550-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/smans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Academy-Rework-HR-550-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Precision<\/b>: Computer-guided component alignment using HD cameras and integrated force and temperature sensors guarantee a precise rework process.<\/li>\n<li><b>Versatile:<\/b> Suitable for a wide range of component sizes, from 1 mm\u00b2 to 70 x 70 mm, including BGAs and THT components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the technological upgrade, EPR invested in its employees by having them follow the <b>BGA Rework &amp; Repair<\/b> training at Smans. They learned how to carry out complex rework assignments according to standardised methods.<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge about this process is essential to achieve higher efficiency and quality. For example, the <b>difference between gel flux and classic flux<\/b> is an eye-opener Did you know that gel flux is used to (re)attach components and classic flux is used to remove components?<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: auto;\" width=\"620\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"302\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Gel flux: <\/strong><strong>thick liquid<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"302\"><strong><strong>Classic flux: <\/strong><\/strong><strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">thin liquid<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"302\"><strong>When (re)attaching components<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"302\"><strong>When removing components<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"302\">Stays in place<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"302\">From wave &amp; selective soldering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"302\">Adhesive strength<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"302\">No adhesive strength<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"302\">Long-term heat resistance<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"302\">Shorter-term heat resistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"302\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"302\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Capillary action under components (BGA)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The combination of HR 550 and the knowledge gained offers EPR considerable advantages. The company can now offer a streamlined rework process, with less time lost and improved output quality.<\/p>\n<p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/smans.com\/en\/academy\/bga-rework-repair-basic\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a> if you want to know more about our Academy training BGA Rework &amp; Repair!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EPR, a leading EMS provider in the Netherlands, supplies high-quality electronics that are fully tailored to customer-specific requirements. However, the sector in which EPR operates faces challenges such as increasing product complexity and the demand for more flexibility in assembly processes. 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