Electronics Forum | Thu Feb 07 18:21:17 EST 2013 | isd_jwendell
How about the Mistral 260 http://www.technoprint-smt.nl/products-reflow-quarts-ovens-overview-mistral-260.html
Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 02 20:32:19 EDT 2009 | isd_jwendell
I used a batch oven for a couple of years. They will do the job, just not as good as a conveyor oven. I then switched to a small conveyor oven with 3 heated zones (early Mistral 260). I liked how well it performed so much that I purchased a new one (
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 13 11:10:07 EST 2009 | isd_jwendell
I'll second the recommendation for the GF-12 series, although I ended up with the Mistral-260 because of the exchange rate and the longer tunnel. Unfortunately the 260 does not open for easy access like the GF-12, although I haven't needed access yet
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 11 16:37:01 EST 2009 | isd_jwendell
I used a TWS800 oven, like this one: http://www.smtnet.com/company/index.cfm?fuseaction=view_company&component=mart&item_search_id=70879 for a number of years. It worked OK, but I like the conveyor versions much better, like this one: http://www.te
Electronics Forum | Sun Nov 14 20:29:17 EST 2010 | isd_jwendell
I have dealt with Manncorp twice, and both times did not go well, so I do not recommend dealing with them. I use the Mistral 260 and am quite happy with it's performance. However, it does not open like other clam-shell style ovens. I haven't needed
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 30 22:14:58 EDT 2013 | isd_jwendell
I have used the 850's previous version (and other batch ovens). The current specified was AFTER the unit was at operating temperature, not what it took to warm up. If you have power restrictions, like I do, be careful with this model. Having used ba
Electronics Forum | Sat May 05 00:44:55 EDT 2012 | isd_jwendell
I currently use an Essemtec CSM7100V (I've used it for about 5 years), which will place 0.5mm pitch and 0402s. I bought this after selling a Manncorp machine (used it for about 3 years). Service from Essemtec (manufacturer) is MUCH different than Man
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 30 03:59:18 EDT 2013 | spoiltforchoice
For "Production" none of the above or any of this type. These little batch oven are for small labs and prototyping houses, even the best ones have only limited control over the reflow process. None of them are intended for the repeated serial use you
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