Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 17 10:15:27 EDT 2015 | dyoungquist
What model of magazine are they? Are they the older black "TM" magazines or the newer "M" or "LM" models? On "TM" magazines, if the upper tape collecting reels are not turning for every slot in the magazine, the belt that drives the tape collection
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 19 10:49:20 EDT 2015 | markhoch
We used to send our TM Magazines back to MYDATA (Micronic) for refurbishment. They turned them around pretty quickly.
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 17 10:24:42 EDT 2015 | chemers
They are the older TM type. The belts are whole and rollers move, it just doesn't move enough to pull the tape reliably. Thanks.
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 17 12:48:41 EDT 2015 | cyber_wolf
Couple things: If the rubber roller that touches the take up wheels is worn you can adjust it. The axle is on an eccentric. Make sure the "teddy bear faces" that adjust the pick point are not grossly different from the left to right sides of the ma
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 06 17:37:27 EDT 2006 | pms
Travis, Thanks, but there is no adjustments (software or hardware) for tape advancement on the TM8FC magazines. Got a hold of the feeder documents from Mydata that Sr.Tech was talking about. I'll try there suggestions. Thanks
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 15 06:40:12 EDT 2006 | CL
Good Morning Paul, We are using the linear magazines as well as the old style and are processing 0402 and 0201's. I do have to say that the Agilis magazines work much better for smaller parts. Just make sure that you have the correct size clip for t
Electronics Forum | Mon Jun 26 10:55:34 EDT 2006 | cyber_wolf
Do you have a login for the support section on the Mydata website ? If not, get one. Click on MYtech, then click the article named: "Simple feeder care reduces reject rate! The component separator spring" We run alot of 0402's on the TM8FC mags wit
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 28 18:05:13 EDT 2006 | Travis Eklund
I don't know about the TM8FC magazines but the Agilis magazines allow you to slow down the tape advancement speed. If you can, slow down the tape advancement on the TM8FC.
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 25 00:32:32 EDT 2022 | alexvolovich
> How reliable are TM feeders for 0402 placements? > I have a board with 2000+ 0402s that I need to > run daily. I don't need agilis feeders for > change overs as we use less than 50 feeders > total. Standard TM8 magazines will
Electronics Forum | Mon Oct 17 13:58:09 EDT 2022 | cyber_wolf
I would say not very reliable. The component separator spring, pick point adjustment, and magazine have to be perfect. Your nozzles have to be perfect etc..etc... My general advice is move to a different platform if possible. I have worked extensive
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