Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 12 17:02:36 EDT 2009 | stevek
How does the cost of these machines compare to setting up a spray booth? The large outsource coating houses around here all spray from a gun in a booth instead of using machines. Is there a breakpoint in volume where the machines make more sense?
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 07 09:02:30 EDT 2009 | headlad
we have several assemblies coated in certonal. Some are even outsourced by adcota. It is basically 3m's 'Scotch guard'. Very easy to use with no masking required.
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 07 13:32:53 EST 2009 | ceiaen
Have you considered outsourcing the rework of the BGA? Besides the rework system, you will need: solder paste, stencils, cleaning method, X-ray, and the biggest part experience...
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 10 09:30:14 EDT 2011 | swag
Hey, we used to make those things! Outsourced... Sorry, I can't tell you how to fix anything unless it has wheels or stepper motors, though.
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 07 13:11:24 EST 2018 | dleeper
Out of curiosity, how are you building your boards now? Have you considered outsourcing production to a contract manufacturer?
Electronics Forum | Wed May 06 21:48:41 EDT 2020 | SMTA-Robert
Has the pandemic and the economic fallout from it cause you and your company to rethink your China/Asia outsourcing strategy? Also have your thoughts changed regarding JIT/Kanban/Lean manufacturing practices in view of the present situation?
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 03 08:40:44 EST 2000 | Chris Rogers
Hi Mike: If you are only spending around $150K per year in assembly I would have to say totally understanding your business that you should continue to outsource this operation. The cost of the equipment will be almost double that and it will be li
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 02 18:00:52 EST 2000 | Peter
My company is is the process of outsourcing our SMT operation and we will ne salvaging (selling) our equipment - this is not a solicitation. I am trying to find a source to determine the value of the equipment. Is there an industry source for used v
Electronics Forum | Thu May 03 10:38:42 EDT 2001 | davef
You need to have a way to qualify and monotor your process. X-ray and ERSA's fiber optic inspection thingies are two approaches for doing that. There are lots of good x-ray machines out there. Get a transmissive x-ray machine with resolution of 10
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 09 10:26:58 EST 2003 | Hussman
Cool! A 3 year plus thread! Well, to answer your question, don't build it yourself. Manufacturing is completely different from engineering. I could spend the next 3 yeras explaining why you shouldn't, but it appears this has already happened. An
