Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 12 12:45:56 EDT 2013 | deanm
> manual insert any remaining odd form components >> selective solder or hand solder if needed.
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 17 22:22:36 EST 2014 | warwolf
this requires a huge answer. Why do you ask?
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 21 14:14:50 EDT 2020 | emeto
Universal instruments used to build this kind of equipment back in the days. Not sure if they still do it.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 23 18:58:20 EDT 2020 | stephendo
Insertion isn't enough. You also need cut and clinch for axial, radial, and dip components.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 23 20:01:42 EDT 2020 | robl
Clinch stops them moving on the wave or in transfer, it's pretty handy.
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 12 11:22:58 EDT 2013 | gregp
Wow, great information! I have a feeling you are talking about some predominantly through hole assemblies with mostly common components. In this case fully automated solutions make sense if the volume is there. But these machines cannot do everyth
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 19 15:16:47 EST 2014 | warwolf
Interesting, see we used to do a large amount of PTH but we have been able to convert most of those parts to SMT now. the majority of our PTH is connectors. I am doing some research as to the types of through hole assembly that still remain.- This d
Electronics Forum | Sun Mar 15 14:10:26 EST 1998 | baruch schiffmann
we are looking for paste printing specs.& stencils holes shapes to perform soldering reliability d.o.e. of the a.m. subject. looking forward to your info. tech. dept. /telrad prod.
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 | Tue Nov 18 09:54:49 EST 2014 | gregp
Hi Adam, Good question. I know I am seeking a lot of details. Here's the deal. Five years ago I acquired the assets of Contact Systems. Since then I have been re-manufacturing the CS-400E machine which if you are not familiar with is a light guid
