Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 16 11:12:15 EDT 2004 | pr
I agree with Russ, sounds like a golden oppty, for wrong part placement. You may look into dedicating certain feeder locations (high running common parts) so that they won't need to be changed after each job. It can affect tact time but in low volume
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 19 09:05:56 EDT 2004 | Stockley
Chris, it was cunning of you to think of this sequencing solution, but speaking from my lofty position of King of the Workaround, I can only suggest this - forget it. Sorry to be blunt about it but you've said that your operators aren't motivated, al
Electronics Forum | Sat Jul 17 10:04:39 EDT 2004 | stefwitt
I think we should shift this issue to the machine suppliers, requesting changes in the machine design, in order to keep at least the jobs of high mix, low volume in this country. We can only compete with low labor cost countries by increasing the lev
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 16 13:41:24 EDT 2004 | Frank
I agree with everybody here. There are plenty of better options than what you have proposed. Without knowing your equipment brand, or what type of offline software you have, if any, I have a few suggestions. 1) If you don't have any offline softwa
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 08 14:59:56 EST 2015 | rgeisz
Is anyone aware of equipment for reel-to-reel production, such as for continuous strip SMT ?
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 04 05:24:45 EDT 2019 | kasun_elk
We have some small strips of SMD reels, when we use those reels in Siplace machine we can't identify exact part number of the strips because there is no any connection with reel and the strip. And while unloading reels operators insert wrong art
Electronics Forum | Thu May 18 15:51:51 EDT 2023 | curtfo
I am designing a tape and reel system for a customer that want automatic reel change. Are there any products out there for automatically changing out the reels on a tape and reel machine?
Electronics Forum | Wed Dec 03 10:24:31 EST 2008 | vleasher
Our UIC Lightning Head is having pick issues with Vishay reels (0402,0603) when the reel are near the end. It occurs ~300-200 pieces before the end of the reel. Pick point was confirmed and is consistent. Has anyone experienced this issue nearing the
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 25 12:02:20 EST 2018 | deanm
When leaving a job set up on pick and place machines, it is important to return any moisture sensitive devices on reels to a dry cabinet overnight to reduce the exposure time. What are some ways to identify which reels need removed? A sticker placed
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 25 13:55:36 EDT 2000 | Rob Cass
Sequenced tape and reel I have talked with several companies, regarding sequence taping and reeling of axial components. However, non-are capable of SEQUENCING tape and reels for axial insertion. Please let me know of any companies that SEQUENCE.