Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 07 22:59:53 EST 2007 | davef
All the pumps, chimneys, innards, and what-not need to be coated in addition to the pot, eh? Many equipment suppliers have "trade-in" deals to swap original pot assemblies with remanufacturered lead-free pot assemblies.
Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 10 22:09:47 EST 2021 | mpsi
Hi Tom, I work with Universal Instruments Corp in Illinois. Are you planning on buying used equipment or would you be interested in remanufactured UIC equipment that is completely rebuilt by UIC and comes with a warranty?
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 03 14:30:39 EDT 2022 | ttheis
I have always been a fan of Universal Instruments; the machines have been good to us. They have a re-manufactured division as well if you are looking for something a little less than new.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 27 13:20:23 EST 2000 | Mike F
I would consider a Broker for equipment if I was getting something I was familiar with, such as a 2nd machine of a model I already had. The more complicated the machine, the more likely I am to go to an experienced rebuilder or approved remanufacture
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 28 06:53:21 EDT 2005 | Rob
Hi, Have you looked at Siemens F4 & F5? Regarding PMJ from experience I'd steer well clear (i.e. initial cost, flexibility, cost to add functionality at a later date), however a good second user or remanufactured GSM makes a good odd form placer & i
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 22 15:08:29 EDT 2020 | gregp
How about Semi-Auto insertion. Only one type of machine needed to insert virtually any through hole components. The CS-400E was originally manufactured by Contact Systems and now Versatec is offering remanufactured systems...completely rebuilt to t
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 18 14:22:39 EDT 2002 | eedllc
I agree with Steve Huey, as a former Field Engineer and Asian Customer service manager living in Hong Kong for almost 10 years with little blue, there has been an incremental hit on all of the OEM's combined profits.They needed a strategy and some sc
Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 27 16:14:45 EDT 1998 | ETS, LLC
For the best pricing on used equipment buy from the Manufacturer. ETS, Manufacturer of Universal's Reflow ovens has recently started a trade in program. This means we have many used and remanufactured Reflow ovens that must be sold. NO REASONABLE OFF
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 15 15:23:10 EDT 2003 | davem
I would agree with the advice given by previous poster's. "Buyer Beware" is the rule of the day. Especially when dealing with 3rd. party brokers. Keep an eye out for some of the teir 1 EMS corp's auctions. You can pick up some excellent deals on we
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 22 18:10:09 EST 2003 | odody
Tony, Be very careful with used equipment dealers. Make suer they have a comprehensive remanufacturing plan for the equipment, that it is calibrated the same as it would be from the OEM, and that the staff that will install and maintain it are fami
