Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 16 08:52:38 EDT 2016 | emeto
I see your point and I know you can make this machines run, but it doesn't change the fact that when you need them most they will let you down. It is almost impossible to find spare parts for some of them, as they are no longer supported. If you have
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 15 17:03:52 EDT 2016 | ttheis
It's hit and miss with older machines I know, but we've been able to get through a lot of stuff with good documentation and help from people on this forum and the oem's. We have put toghether our own smt line with ~20yr old machines for about 5-7% of
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 16 11:48:00 EDT 2016 | ttheis
I agree that if you end up with a machine that needs more repair than one in good condition is worth, then you have a boat anchor. That is what I am looking to avoid with this next purchase as I don't have much experience with auto printers. Your inf
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 07 15:45:12 EST 2007 | dphilbrick
I have an Amistar Label Placer. Although it is a bit more expensive than a feeder it won't take up placement time on your real expensive P&P equipment you can put in line or off line. with added printers it will print and place different labels on th
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 07 12:57:15 EST 2007 | John S.
Hover Davis makes a feeder that can be fitted to many pick and place machines. Runs about 7k. I've seen print on demand feeders at tradeshows for about 30k. If you've got enough volume, you could also laser etch. There's more capital involved, bu
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 26 13:21:28 EST 2024 | assuredtech
I'm troubleshooting a Juki FX-1R error, it came up after running a known good program, we powered the machine off, returned to work, powered the machine on and all Mitsubishi Servo amps go into an E7 error. None of the Axis move or initialize. I'm th
Electronics Forum | Mon Mar 01 01:03:27 EST 2004 | moncav
Hi, This is true if you are using the Grid-lok in the "full auto mode" which sets and resets for every pcb. Ohterwise you can teach the system a flat board (by various techniques) and it will maintain that profile throughout the product run. You sho
Electronics Forum | Sat Jan 29 12:01:32 EST 2011 | jts142
hi i am having problems with a cp 643 when i run in auto it errors unloading a board with the x axis servo interlock error but if i hit sequence end stop so that it stops after every board it runs and unloads perfectly. Any hints or suggestions we ha
Electronics Forum | Fri Feb 08 15:00:05 EST 2019 | mattkehoe
We are very close to having the printer up and running but have hit a snag that we hope someone has seen and can offer a work around. The machine does not have the auto stencil wiper attachment parts in it. Did not matter before the hard drive crash
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 28 21:29:59 EDT 2007 | darby
Component. Press edit on the desired feeder #, let's say 1. The left and right arrow keys will toggle the feeder type eg 8mm, 12mm etc. Press enter The cursor will now shift to the Set No field. Enter the Set No using the numerals on the keypad. To
