Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 19 11:36:39 EST 2001 | billschreiber
Hello Mark, I wish it were that simple so I could direct you to a particular manufacturer and stencil cleaner model. Unfortunately, there are several issues complicating the process of cleaning all these applications in one machine. First and fore
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 12 11:35:27 EDT 2004 | Pierre RICHARD
Here are some answers to my questions after a good research. I also added more definitions that could help understand this esoteric language used in assembly, specially surrounding fluxes and their use. In blue italics are comments and extracts from
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 01 21:10:35 EDT 2008 | leo_dektec
You can keep only the 5th zone as the reflow zone. And lower the first two zones to keep a good ramping rate. Meanwhile,please note the ting temperature in software or control panel is not the exact temperature in your PCB, you'd better get a KIC or
Electronics Forum | Thu May 25 18:58:49 EDT 2000 | Mukesh Lad
We are a tape and reel house,we use a variety of machines. If you are looking for low voulume, low cost and easy set up for you operators. I would look at Systemation MT-30, this is a good work-horse, I have used them for 10years for small runs, no
Electronics Forum | Sat Feb 12 13:19:27 EST 2011 | tpappano
A simple trick I read either here or on another P&P forum is to use "Silly Putty". Place a small thin spot of Silly Putty on the top of the front conveyor rail, and put the machine in "manual" mode. Steer head #1 over the putty and lower it, leavin
Electronics Forum | Thu May 06 05:34:02 EDT 2004 | Grant Petty
Hi, We are looking at a new pick and place machine that can handle higher throughput. What do people think of the smaller Fuji machines. They look like they have some nice features and are fast. I saw someone's note on Panasonic and reliability. W
Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 04 16:00:52 EDT 2004 | bpan
I would never take it personal but my experience with the equipment has just been very GOOD. Just a note......I have known many former field service engineers who couldnt fix a thing....but thought they could.......and were too proud to ask for help
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 10 12:19:17 EST 2005 | rlackey
Borrow a large hungry dog (or wolf if local wildlife permits) & chain it up in the corner of the office when the salesman comes in. Then look over at it repeatedly whilst talking about your requirements. Feel free to leave him alone for a while...
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 23 08:16:57 EDT 2005 | gregp
Base, You are absolutely correct. This is what I intend to do. In fact, our feeders at one time had reel hangers that would allow for reel removal and thus splicing. Sometimes it is frustrating when people are set in their ways and won't consider
Electronics Forum | Sun Jun 07 02:06:26 EDT 1998 | Earl Moon
| Earl, | As always, I am interested in what you have to say, but I am still a little vague on your application of ANSI Y14.5 as it relates to the manufacturability of an assembled printed circuit board. Are you implying that component placement coor