Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 26 21:02:48 EST 2002 | Mike Konrad
There are two basic technologies to choose from: 1. Ultrasonic 2. Spray-in-air Makers of ultrasonic stencils include: Aqueous Technologies (that�s us): http://www.aqueoustech.com PMR: http://www.pmrsystems.com JNJ Industries: http://www.jnj-
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 15 08:34:54 EDT 1999 | Mark Quealy
I use a Transition Automation Semi- Automatic stencil printer with laser cut frameless stencils. My solder paste is an SN63/PB37 RMA 291. I do not operate with in a controlled humidity enviroment. The room temp generally runs around 70 deg's but humi
Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 18 09:52:36 EDT 2005 | pjc
FormFlex and the GridLok system will not work on a semi-automatic printer. They were designed for fully automatic machines. The print table is very shallow on the DEK 248, SMTechs and MPM SPM, UP100 and MicroFlex. DEK should have magnetic base suppor
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 | Fri Dec 10 12:40:44 EST 1999 | Brian W.
It sounds like the process is very labor intensive, and all the verification is done after the parts are soldered. Assuming you are hand placing the components: 1 - Contact Systems semi-automatic placement machine. It show polarity when placing, so
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 21 09:22:38 EST 2000 | Stefan Witte
In case you are looking for prototyping ( manual, semi/automatic )benchtop machines you may want to concider Manncorp or Fritsch. Search this forum for prototype.
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 15 14:05:12 EDT 2003 | pjc
what is the manufacturer and model of the printer you are planning to use? actually, if its a semi-automatic machine you may not need the cameras to align the stencil to the board. you can "bomb-site" it.
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 04 08:52:32 EST 2005 | dougs
Hi, I'm looking for a semi automatic PTH insertion machine but but have only seen 1 brand (blakell), what other types of kit are available? cheers dougs
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 18 15:24:04 EDT 2007 | kpm135
http://www.essemtec.com/e/115.php I found this link in an earlier posting. Looks like it has everything you'd need. I have no experience with the company or their machine to give you an opinion though.
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 28 17:36:28 EDT 1999 | John Thorup
| Just out of curiosity, who's holding the market for the semi-automatic screen printers these days aside from Transition Automation? I know MPM offers some printers in that price range, but are they holding any real market share in that niche? | |
