Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 07 04:53:12 EST 2008 | vinitverma
Hi Wayne, First, all Gem machines including Topaz, TopazX, Sapphire, etc... have the same feeders. You can use either FV feeders (which were the ones when Topaz was introduced), or CL feeders (which came when Topaz X was introduced). Both types of f
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 30 00:14:36 EST 2007 | vinitverma
ET, With due regards to your '7 years experience', I must say that in my 11 years experience, this is the first time I am hearing about head replacement on a Topaz. On the Eclipse it is easy for an operator to make a mistake by moving the head manua
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 21 13:42:12 EST 2007 | etienne
To answer your question: During my experience with Topaz machines, we had to replace 4 Heads on different occassions with different operators involved. Also I encountered several Head crashes with Eclipse machines. To buy such replacements here in Ma
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 12 12:00:59 EST 2007 | wayne123
A philips Topaz is a good machine, I have accurately placed 0402's without a problem, Fine pitch QFP no problem, BGA's not a problem, I am not familiar with the TP9 so hopefully the other guy can answere questions on that, The Topaz is rated at about
Electronics Forum | Mon Sep 04 02:57:40 EDT 2017 | nikkilouie
Hi Guys, Is there anyone knows where can i buy new/used feeder for Assembleon Philips Gem Topaz. we are in needed at least 10 pc.of a FV type feeder for 0402 component. any help would be appreciated. Best regards. nikz
Electronics Forum | Fri Feb 21 17:24:50 EST 2003 | Robert Culpepepr
Does anyone have any experience with CAM software used on Assembleon (Philips) Gem equipment? I'm looking for something that doe's it all, Imports CAD, Provides Documentation, Line Balance, Placement Optimization and (LAN) Machine Communications. An
Electronics Forum | Mon Sep 11 13:49:47 EDT 2017 | melissabergeron
Hi Nikz - I have them available. Please send me your direct email. MBergeron@Lewis-clark.com
Electronics Forum | Sat Jun 28 07:33:40 EDT 2008 | proy
Hi We have an Eclipse and Orion Pick and place which we are familiarizing ourselves with. I have lots of feeders, but many that don't seam to act fast enough for the ORION, but I think are OK on the Eclipse. The manuals have pretty good informatio
Electronics Forum | Mon Jun 30 01:30:14 EDT 2008 | benefon
Hi Well as the feed movement is effected by means of a spring return force there really isn't that much to do apart from checking the spring tension and keeping the friction surfaces of the ratchet mechanisms of the feed sprocket and the top foil pu
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 02 16:58:40 EDT 2008 | jmelson
If these are similar to the earlier CSM feeders, there are several things to check. The cover plate that holds the tape on the sprocket can be adjusted slightly by eccentrics to accomodate thicker tapes. It the cover is too tight, there will be bin
