Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 17 15:11:23 EDT 2017 | emeto
Sergey, it will be probably hard for the money, but running/trying to run 2005 machines is not going to be fun. Probably is better to outsource your products for now and wait until you can prepare better budget for it or you find better machines for
Electronics Forum | Fri Apr 26 05:50:54 EDT 2019 | ppcbs
We just apply tacky flux to the surrounding components and to the bottom side components under the BGA. This will prevent cold solder if any solder joints reach reflow temperature the surface tension will keep them aligned and in place. If you nee
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 27 11:05:17 EDT 2012 | rgduval
Getting through the empires is always fun. And, re-qualification testing with your customer (military or not) is also fun, and time-consuming. Add a union shop on top of that, and I truly feel your pain! ICT will solve your immediate problem, as h
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 23 17:24:18 EST 1999 | Deon Nungaray
Deon Response: Hello Mike, Although the trend now days is to outsource, in some cases building it yourself is a worthwhile process. From what you say your product seems pretty simple and mature, so it might be very cost effective for you to bring i
Electronics Forum | Wed May 17 17:27:32 EDT 2000 | Michael Parker
Janet- Sorry you didn't see the train coming before you committed. Start with voracious readings of everything in the archives in this forum. Once you are armed and dangerous there is some very helpful people here that can support you. It would help
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 19 13:55:35 EST 2002 | John
I don't know what type of boards you are doing but if they are through hole or surface mount. You can get a whole line of used equiptment for pennys these days. I am sure that I could send you a quote for a complete line. The price of used equiptment
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 19 14:41:11 EST 2002 | Randy Villeneuve
On the outside looking in the cost of manufacturing your board assemblies may look high. I will tell you that it is probably a good price. There are allot of hidden costs in manufacturing and yes equipment right now is cheap but try buying parts chee
Electronics Forum | Sat Dec 21 12:43:50 EST 2002 | V.RAMANAND KINI
In my opinion its based on the final price advantage you get. And also just because it is cheap to manufacture do not jump to start. See how long your product will sell and what is the product life cycle. There are many mfrs who can offer you reliab
Electronics Forum | Sun Jan 05 14:45:23 EST 2003 | Brian
I don't think it is a good idea to run your own board in house. The cost will be higher than let the contract out company do it for you. If you are looking for a Smt line.. You must spend atleast $400.000 for an use equipment. Printer= $100.000 Pick
Electronics Forum | Sun Jan 05 15:59:03 EST 2003 | vinhmach1
I am totally agree with Gregp. This is the post when Mr. Clinton still a President and before the market slum. i just want to say because brian mention $$$400K for an SMT line as of the market now. If you spent 400K for just one SMT line at this ti
