Apparatus and method for removing interconnections

Abstract

A method for removing at least one molten or solid structure from a surface including: placing the surface with the at least one molten or solid structure in a fixture; disposing said wiper assembly acted on by a bias proximate the at least one molten or solid structure; retaining the wiper assembly in a first position with a device having a first temperature point level equivalent to or higher than a second melting point level of the at least one molten or solid structure; and raising the temperature of the fixture to the first temperature point level; wherein the at least one molten or solid structure is wiped from the surface when the device reaches the first temperature point level. An apparatus for removing at least one molten or solid structure from a substrate for rework, the apparatus comprising: a fixture for sustaining and biasing the substrate against a wiper assembly; the wiper assembly configured and positioned to slidably engage at least a portion of the substrate; a bias for translating the wiper assembly along a surface of the substrate having the at least one molten or solid structure to be removed; and a guide block assembly capable of guiding and locking the wiper assembly.

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