MX-500 / SMTC Specialty Tip Cartridges for MX Systems

Pad clean-up

Metcal's blade tip cartridges may be used with desolder braid to clean up the pads for both two and four-sided components regardless of the lead configuration or pitch.

For proper wicking, always use the tip by working with the grain of the pad. Never use a blade to wick by dragging it down the row of pads. The heat combined with the abrasive action may cause the epoxy holding the land to the board to lift the pad.

Choose the size of blade tip that best fits the row of pads. For optimum heat delivery, use the recommended part number below to order.

Blade Tip Cartridges
SMTC-X64 Blade 0.20"(5mm) Short	SMTC-X62 Blade 0.870" (22.10mm) Long	SMTC-X61 Blade 0.620" (15.75mm) Long	SMTC-X60 Blade 0.410" (10.41mm) Long

500 series x=5 600 series x=0 700 series x=1 800 series x=8

**=NOT available for 500 or 800 series

	SMTC-X147* Hoof
	SMTC-X167** Mini-Hoof
	SMTC-X169* Long Reach Hoof
	SMTC-X170* Long Reach Hoof
	SMTC-X161* Knife (Tinned Area, .08" 2.03mm)
	SMTC-X173 Knife (Increased Tinned Area, .23" 5.84mm)

500 series x=5 600 series x=0 700 series x=1 800 series x=8

*=NOT available for 800 series **=NOT available for 500 or 800 series

Other special tip cartridges
	SMTC-X98** SMT Connector 28 Pin
	SMTC-X100 Micro XMT Small Package Co-Axial Tip
	SMTC-X136** Hot Plate .425" sq. (10.8mm sq.)

500 series x=5 600 series x=0 700 series x=1 800 series x=8

**=NOT available for 500 or 800 series

Multi-lead speed soldering

Metcal makes special tip cartridges for replacing most component configurations, gull-wing and J-lead, regardless of the number of leads or the lead pitch. We call these multi-lead speed soldering tip cartridges.

For components on boards where access is not a problem, we recommend our SMTC-x147 "hoof" tip cartridge. (This tip cartridge is shaped like a horse's hoof) This tip is designed specifically for "drag soldering" techniques. The face holds just the right amount of solder, and the SMTC-x147 has extra plating where necessary to prevent the failures so commonly seen when using a bent hook to drag solder. Once you have practiced a bit, you will find it is the easiest and fastest way to solder surface mount components.

The "knife" tip (SMTC-x161) is designed for multi-lead soldering of PLCC's in tight spaces. The "mini-hoof" (SMTC-x167) is designed for soldering of either PLCC's or QFP's in tight spaces.

See your local Metcal distributor or representative for a demonstration of these easy techniques.


Hoof (SMTC-x147)		Mini-Hoof (SMTC-x167)		Knife (SMTC-x161)

Please note: x = 5 for 500 Series; x = 0 for 600 Series; x = 1 for 700 Series.

Note: SMTC rework cartridges are for use with MX-RM3E soldering/rework handpieces for STSS/MX systems only. They cannot be used with SP systems, Talon handpieces, or desolder handpieces.

Metcal's blade tip cartridges in action

Hoof Tip Cartridges for Drag Soldering