Electronics Forum | Wed Sep 11 15:12:02 EDT 2013 | rway
"Do you think these machines are less appropriate for smaller lot sizes and PCB's with just a few through hole parts?" That depends. It will still save time if your lot sizes are small, as opposed to hand placement. I would not recommend buying an
Electronics Forum | Wed Sep 11 20:36:04 EDT 2013 | action_101
UIC still manufacturers new thru-hole machines. Both axial and radial insertion models are available. They stopped making the multi-mod dip inserters in '91 or '92. And parts are easily acquired for any older models, there were a ton of machines out
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 21 11:40:53 EST 2014 | gregp
Hi Spoilt, Thanks again for the feedback. It is really an eye opener for me. What I fail to realize is that perception, whether right or wrong, plays a big role in whether or not someone might consider a process change. Your first comment is reall
Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 09 17:52:24 EST 2000 | Jeff Woodruff
Look into an odd form placer. There are a number of manufacturer's out there, but it depends on the volumes that you are looking for to determine how cost effective. Odd forms can deal with bulk etc relatively easily....Buy a machine that is tailored
Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 09 09:54:50 EST 2000 | JAX
Trying to place PTH components with an SMT machine is possible but maybe not plausible. Would you have to buy specialized tools and equipment for the job ( gripper nozzles ). Are the machines you have capable. i.e.. Would you need camera modification
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 22 04:28:05 EDT 2004 | ouch
Hi, I'm new here, but I have a problem that I don't see discussed. I am trying to repair a Zilog Z80 Encore Board. these boards use 4 layers. you can see the board here on page 11: http://www.zilog.com/docs/z8encore/devtools/um0151.pdf I have bough
Electronics Forum | Mon Sep 23 06:29:03 EDT 2019 | spoiltforchoice
Essemtec machines are quite good for small batch production. However you do need to bear in mind the FLX is quite small and depending how you use it and the options fitted might be limited on feeder count. You don't mention if this FLX is laser or
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 20 14:49:54 EST 2014 | joe98375
Greetings, I am looking into buying a wave solder machine for medium production of 100% through hole boards (~8.5"X12" dimension, not many layers, no high density part areas,
Electronics Forum | Fri Feb 01 02:31:24 EST 2019 | sarason
You can buy an awful lot of PCB's with that budget. Having done multilayer at home for RF I would not recommend it. It took us 7 years to get a workable but I would not say reliable process running. 4 layer boards, plated through, green and silk scr
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 01 10:17:49 EST 2010 | jeffreyj
Long time no update. We ended up buying a used Quad IIc for something like $2500 + shipping - no kidding - through CAE. They originally wanted $5,200 but they wouldn't commit to saying it was operational and we wouldn't commit to buying it if they di
