Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 05 13:00:33 EDT 2006 | john_smith
CN, I forgot a couple things. The DEK printers are easy to program at about 3-5 min. The MPM is a little more difficult to program and it takes about 20-30 min. Resale value is also in DEKs favor. Just look around in the equipment section and see all
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 05 19:00:42 EDT 2006 | SWAG
We've always been MpM so no comparison from me on DEK. All I can say is we have had 3000 series that seemed to need constant attention and almost daily wrenching. We got a couple of AP25 HiE's and they are easier to use, way more reliable and simpl
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 05 20:48:06 EDT 2006 | darby
We run Dek ELAs and MPM UP1500, Everyone here prefers the Deks. Set up, software, maintenance, operation etc. There's not a lot in it - the guys just prefer the Deks. However we are an OEM and so get control on board design, finish, fiducials etc. So
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 05 21:14:08 EDT 2006 | chrisgriffin
I'm with Chunks on this. In my experience MPM's are very accurate and reliable. There are so many out there because people like them. You can make a program with 2D inspection in about 10 minutes. Things do sometimes break on the 3000's, but not
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 06 14:54:30 EDT 2006 | Cmiller
I believe the early UP3000's had some significant mechanical issues. We have 3 UP3000 Ultraflex machines. We bought them used. These are great machines and easy to program but you need to have operators that really understand the machine. I dont thin
Electronics Forum | Mon Oct 09 14:30:44 EDT 2006 | Brian
I agree with Chunks. Programming was much simpler. The 2D inspection is much better on MPM. I didn't have to use offsets on the MPM or the DEK very often, but did more on teh DEK. I didn't like the front justified stencils on the DEK. I also did
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 05 16:45:19 EDT 2006 | realchunks
Wow, I'd have to say the exact opposite. Compared to MPM the DEKs were WAY longer to program. But find out for yourself CN. Program each and get back to us. Don't forget to program in 2D as well. That will be the kicker! As for spending money,
