i myself need a reflow oven. one of my projects demands i use SMT so i can shrink the footprint into a user friendly package.
i was gonna build it all from scratch, but there are way too many off-the-shelf items to build a kit.
i found this neat programmable controller for toaster overs (http://thesiliconhorizon.com/store/silicon-horizon-techfx-reflow-making-your-reflow-oven-p-48.html). however, i dont want to use a generic toaster oven. IR lamps are easy to obtain in 120v and 240v. i will build a box like a toaster oven except i will have upper and lower IR lamps and a convection fan. the upper lamps will have a fixed 1/4" aluminum deflection plate, and the lower plate will be of 3/8" thick teflon coated aluminum, and is removeable. i'm thinking the bottom plate will slide in/out on some side rails.
i was gonna build it all from scratch, but there are way too many off-the-shelf items to build a kit.
i found this neat programmable controller for toaster overs (http://thesiliconhorizon.com/store/silicon-horizon-techfx-reflow-making-your-reflow-oven-p-48.html). however, i dont want to use a generic toaster oven. IR lamps are easy to obtain in 120v and 240v. i will build a box like a toaster oven except i will have upper and lower IR lamps and a convection fan. the upper lamps will have a fixed 1/4" aluminum deflection plate, and the lower plate will be of 3/8" thick teflon coated aluminum, and is removeable. i'm thinking the bottom plate will slide in/out on some side rails.