Can the IR beam be square?

Can the IR beam be square?

PDR  prides itself on how easy our systems are to use,  and the fact that PDR Focused IR eliminates the need for Air Nozzles. 

This includes PDR's industry leading adjustable iris where, with one motion,  you can change the heating spot from large to small. If you are worried about the spot overlapping the adjacent components do not worry, as you can visibly see what components will be reflowed and if you need to protect them you can.

Should your application require a Square or Rectangular heating area, PDR can provide this capability upon Special Order Request. Please check with PDR Engineering Services to learn more about
specialized product features.

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