Nowadays, most hot air rework are implemented by hot air rework tools, typically a hot air rework station. A hot air station is simply a controller unit and a heat gun.
You control hot air temperature and the volume of hot air from the station or controller other than the hot air gun. Due to this split design, the hot air gun is usually very light and anti-fatigue. This makes it more comfortable for long time use.
Compared to a traditional hot air gun, these smart hot air rework stations are more user friendly and feature rich. They are favored by both professionals and hobbyists.
