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−8%Metcal MX-RM3E Soldering and Rework Hand-Piece for MX-5000 and MX-5200 Series Systems
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Best SMD Precision · Soldering Stations

Metcal MX-RM3E Soldering and Rework Hand-Piece for MX-5000 and MX-5200 Series Systems

“The Metcal MX-RM3E handpiece at $154.00 is the SMD precision standard in professional production environments, but this listing is the handpiece only — you….”

$141.68List $154.00−8%save $12

8% below Amazon's list price. No end time published, so it can change at any time.

In stock at Amazon.com · price checked Oct 1, 10:07 AM PT · re-checked through the day

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Why it's worth it

Budget $500+ for a complete Metcal system.

From our review of 8 soldering stations, by David Sinclair, Managing Editor

What we like

  • +SmartHeat RF induction technology auto-regulates temperature at the tip — zero electronic overshoot
  • +Tip alloy Curie point determines working temperature — no PID controller required
  • +Preferred in aerospace, defense, and high-reliability electronics manufacturing
  • +Instant, precise thermal response without undershoot or ringing

What to know

  • –This listing is the handpiece only — an MX-5000 or MX-5200 base station is required separately
  • –Proprietary tip system locks buyers into the Metcal tip ecosystem exclusively
  • –Complete system cost (base station + handpiece) substantially exceeds the $154.00 listing price

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8% below Amazon's list price of $154.00
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