Metcal MX 500 Soldering Rework Station Repair

In this video, I show how I repaired a Metcal MX 500. I show tear down and the schematic as well.
Symptoms my Metcal was having: sometimes it would not turn on at all other times it would turn on but the led flickered and the tip did not heat.

[@FixedUntilBroken]

Hope this repair helps someone else.

[@vincec4359]

good find

[@FixedUntilBroken]

@@vincec4359 thanks

[@carter4627]

@@FixedUntilBroken @Fixed Until Broken hey, please read. I have an 04 silverado that I'm adding trans temp, which I have a good idea how to do, I've added the stepper motor already and know the code number and location to program it. My problem is I am planning on changing from a vacuum brake booster to a hydroboost system and i need the code location and numbers for it. Is there any way you can send it to me or tell me a place to get it from. Thanks.

[@HEPATCA]

I measure over 50V across C6 whenever AC power is connected. For C6 I recommend 2200uF 63V with 10mm lead spacing. The other big cap C2 is 1000uF 35V is fine, 7.5mm lead spacing.

[@waverlyarbeau4962]

thanks for the info but where did you get your schematic.

[@LifenSantaBarbara]

I have the same model unit . Mine turns off and on with no problem but it isnt getting hot enough to melt sokder regardless of which soldering tip I use and ive tried a half dozen different tips. Any ideas on what the problem is?

[@gravitybear.]

Hey matt hope you been doing great. Any chance you gotten a chance to work on the 99-02 to 03-06 adapter to work ?

[@javierrodriguezperez3777]

Hello, thanks for your contribution. They gave me the same one but the MX-RM6E handle, they disassembled it and removed the components that make it up, if I'm not mistaken it's an LC circuit, I want to repair it but I don't have the inductance and capacitance values, could you by any chance help me with it's? Cheers

[@585585MC]

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[@Rhine_Labs]

Great Video Nice Bulging Cap!! I like the old Metcal they are great for production work. But the RF Induction heating tech is dated. I think their patent expired recently also. I am Not a fan of having to change cartridges to change temp.

[@HEPATCA]

Some yahoo used a hot iron to flick off the power switch.

[@FixedUntilBroken]

Yeah seems kinda common where these came from 😂 oh well

[@ExxposedApparel]

Hey tryna get in touch with u on a old subject. Anyway i we can chat email phone. Jus got a idea and ??s