Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 16 15:22:27 EDT 1999 | SMTASSY
We are currently looking at purchasing an AOI equipment but would like facts from present users of such equipment. Our envirronment is as followed, - Runs from proto to 5000 boards of the same type. - 20% PTH, 60% Mixed (with some BGA) and the rest
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 11 14:09:58 EST 2017 | deanm
Some pick and place machine manufacturers offer dual lane feeders which may double the machine's feeder capacity. What are the pros/cons of using dual lane feeders in a high mix environment? Are they just for 8mm? Thanks!
Electronics Forum | Fri Feb 17 14:32:53 EST 2006 | gipos
Hi all, The question for experienced operators: DEK 260 or DEK 265, which one is more suitable for high mix low volume to mate Juki 700 series line ? Is there any specific known issues regarding service, operation, repeatability... ? We have target
Electronics Forum | Wed Dec 13 08:25:37 EST 2017 | emeto
Another aspect is the maintenance and repair of the feeders. When a bank of 10 feeders goes bad, you lose 10 positions right away. Even if you have spares, now you have to move 10 parts instead of 1. Very often you will have only one bad slot, and no
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 11 19:28:51 EST 2017 | spoiltforchoice
That's not really the point of dual lane feeders. As a general rule having a dual lane 8mm feeder means the machines "slots" are actually 16mm, dual lanes on a 8mm feeder helps keep the overall lane density of a machine higher, its much easier to bui
Electronics Forum | Tue Dec 12 11:46:50 EST 2017 | emeto
Single feeders will always be your top choice. Any kind of package feeders will create issues in future. I used to have them in 10s, 8ths, 6es, 3s, 2s and the more they are the worst.
Electronics Forum | Wed Dec 13 11:02:15 EST 2017 | dleeper
DeanM, What make/model of machines are you considering? As is evident by the feedback, your mileage varies greatly depending on who's' machines your using.
Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 30 13:45:11 EDT 2012 | rway
JimnHky is pretty much spot on. We have a high mix low volume line of products (most anyways). We have experimented with lean quite a bit, and have achieved single piece flow on our most voluminous product. In fact, this is where I would recommend
Electronics Forum | Fri Apr 27 08:02:18 EDT 2012 | jim_n_hky
We are in a similar situation with high mix low volume production. We are also using lean principles and the one piece flow mantra is always the target. In our plant though, we have not been able to achieve it. The guys who want one piece flow mostly
Electronics Forum | Tue Dec 12 12:03:39 EST 2017 | dleeper
A lot of it depends on what machines you are using and how well they implement dual lane feeders. A few general comparisons: Pros: -You can fit more feeders on your machines. -One dual lane feeder is cheaper than two single lane feeders Cons: -two
