Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 09 12:36:26 EDT 2001 | Michael Parker
Adam- Mikie here. I too am placing 2 PBGA sockets on an assembly but they aren't mirror imaged. Thanks to the SMT Gods for that one. You say you added more paste to solve for open solder. Do you have x-ray? Were the alignments perfect? Also the part
Electronics Forum | Wed Sep 11 10:48:02 EDT 2013 | gregp
Hi Reese, The UIC machine is (was) good for higher volumes. Do you think these machines are less appropriate for smaller lot sizes and PCB's with just a few through hole parts? Also, are the UIC through hole machines still fully supported with ampl
Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 25 12:51:59 EDT 2004 | fastek
Michael- Although I'm a Pansonic guy at heart I would suggest Universal equipment for your needs. Machines are plentiful and the number of support people and companies that are servicing them are much more numerous than Panasonic. Send me a private
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 21 11:40:53 EST 2014 | gregp
Hi Spoilt, Thanks again for the feedback. It is really an eye opener for me. What I fail to realize is that perception, whether right or wrong, plays a big role in whether or not someone might consider a process change. Your first comment is reall
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 | Thu Sep 12 15:51:29 EDT 2013 | gregp
Hi Dean, Thanks for the feedback. I suppose I should reveal the nature of my query. Contact Systems was founded by my father back in 1970. I worked there from 1983 until we closed the doors back in 2009. I acquired the assets and intellectual pro
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 24 07:57:26 EST 2007 | Mark
Like everyone has said make sure you request Cad files from your sales people first. Than if sales allows (which I'm sure they will) is call the customer and go through with them step by step how to extract the cad file that you need. If you refer to
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 19 18:05:31 EDT 2016 | davef
I'm not real clear on what you're looking to understand, but let me get things started ... IPC-A-610F - Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies, 7.3.3 Supported Holes – Wire/Lead Protrusion Minimum length: You need to be able to discern the compone
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 18 12:36:11 EST 2000 | Dave F
Dave: I haven't located something to support your contention, yet, and I'm not going to comment on the factors that drive reliability beyond component selection, because I know that you've got some sweaty-palmed sales type wringing his hands waiting
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 18 16:16:36 EDT 2020 | charliedci
We have a Glenbrook Jewel Box 70T, purchased about 5 years ago, Think it was around $60K quoted price (we traded in our old Glenbrook for a discount), Software pretty basic, can store images and has some graphics and image processing capability. It h
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