Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 03 19:10:44 EST 2011 | fordf1502004
We are using Universal's Hsc for our production. the problem we are having is we are placing 0402 with a 8mm feeder with a pitch of 2, while running production, the feeder continues to advance with a pitch of 4. anyone have an idea as to why. the com
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 27 18:10:41 EST 2002 | andrewbrook
Quad4C's have their moments. If the price is right and you are aware of the machines limitations then you will be satisfied. The placement rate is slow, 1.2 seconds/chip. Don't buy any Quad if it has the CyberOptics Laser unit, the Quadalign unit is
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 18 12:07:02 EST 2002 | smckee
It would have to be really CHEAP! I ran one a few years ago, had 3 4C's gained together. Always had problem with the software and it was a high maintenance machine. Never had such problems with Mydata, Phillips or Zevatech. Also, it seemed I alwa
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 29 08:36:07 EST 2002 | Jeff Park
They have there strong points and weak ones. I have worked with them for the last 5 years and have seen some flakey problems (Cables, feeders, encoders) that will cause you some down time but if you get a good price on a system it might be worth it.
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 06 08:46:45 EST 2007 | leemeyer
I have experienced this problem on the Quad thinpro feeders only. I have not had any issues with their standard feeders.
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 06 11:38:46 EST 2007 | slthomas
Are these 12 or 5 volt feeders?
Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 07 13:07:34 EST 2007 | James
Yes we have done that in the past but this time it did not work well.
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 05 14:29:55 EST 2007 | James
Does anyone have a solution to using thick tape on quad feeders? The feeders are not strong enough to handle the thicker carrier tape. This causes much downtime and frustration.
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 06 12:52:33 EST 2007 | James
The feeders have 8 pins, so I believe they are 12 v. But will double check
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 05 16:33:40 EST 2007 | slthomas
Not sure what you mean by thicker embossed tape. I've only seen one thickness as far as the tape, but I have seen electrolytic caps on tape that were too tall for the feeders.
