Electronics Forum | Wed Sep 14 15:46:41 EDT 2016 | g2garyg2
Happy to help John! PROMATION USA offers in-line "Print-on-Demand" Label Placement Solutions. The ELC-1100P can be used in-line or offline. Depending upon board size the unit can be ordered with an internal flip option as well for dual side proces
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 08 09:25:05 EDT 2016 | kahrpr
You need to look at Hover-Davis they make label feeders for SMT placement equipment.
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 08 17:19:42 EDT 2016 | jasltd
Thanks for the reply, unfortunately I need to place the label prior to the placement machine as I need the placement machine to read the barcode of the board as it enters the machine to provide component traceability.
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 08 09:44:57 EDT 2016 | capse
Have you looked into laser marking?
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 08 17:20:18 EDT 2016 | jasltd
only in passing as I think the cost would be pretty high but interested in info if you have it
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 08 04:36:06 EDT 2016 | jasltd
Hi there, I'm looking to add automatic label application to my SMT line and I'm looking for people's feedback on what options they have tried and what has worked well for them. The volume isn't hugely high but I need the label to be consistent and o
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 09 08:37:38 EDT 2016 | williamaxler
Amistar Dataplace is an inline label printing and placing machine. I have used one in the past will good results. http://www.amistarautomation.com/data_place.htm
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 08 22:39:20 EDT 2016 | ttheis
Here's an idea; buy a pcb conveyor and design a simple label applicator to mount to it. Maybe replace the logic with your own or replace the PLC in the conveyor with your own solution. Shouldn't be much more than a few sensors and and a stepper motor
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 08 12:37:55 EDT 2016 | mmjm_1099
We stated placing labels on our lines for a couple years now and over the past year it has really taken off. Hover-Davis is the place you need to contact in order to get the correct feeder for your machines. They will want a single column label with
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 09 11:09:16 EDT 2016 | capse
Full disclosure; I represent ASYS in the southeastern US. Depending on PCB size and mark requirements you can get a laser marker for under $100,000. It can be set up as an island to mark batches of PCB prior to them going to the assembly line. ASYS a