Electronics Forum | Sat Oct 28 08:51:20 EDT 2017 | rvines1
The manufacturer I was having issues with was Panasonic. The parts we use were unmarked, but their catalog pages didn't make any mention of marking and included photos of marked parts. After 6 months of making various unsuccessful contacts with Pan
Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 12 10:30:00 EDT 2017 | sambo
Hello, We currently have Samsung CP45FV and SM45IFC pick and place machines and are looking to invest in two new Fuji NXT III SMT lines. I'm looking for a conversion software that will convert our existing programs to Fuji format. Is there any softw
Electronics Forum | Wed Sep 20 16:22:37 EDT 2017 | gregcr
Hi All, I have a series of snap-in radial TH capacitors that I would like to place using a pick and place. Has anyone had any success using a universal platform machine? My thought is a custom vib feeder would present the parts just fine. Any feed
Electronics Forum | Mon Oct 02 15:16:18 EDT 2017 | dilogic
DA14586-00F02AT2 comes in reels - if you want to programm it before placing, you will have to extract parts from the tape, programm and either re-reel it or put in trays. Both procedures are tricky for large quantities. Can't you order pre-programmed
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 04 07:43:24 EDT 2017 | sukanyadg
Hi, So we are looking to automate a factory. We already have SMT assembly using robotic assembly line. Can anyone suggest or connect me to someone with technical expertise to implement this complete solution? We want to automate and also enhance th
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 06 10:43:08 EDT 2017 | solderingpro
Show of hands! How many people will be attending this year's IPC APEX EXPO in San Diego, California? Are there specific interests you and your company have this year? What is your favorite part about IPC APEX Expo? (New Product Introductions, Tra
Electronics Forum | Mon Oct 09 15:03:08 EDT 2017 | emeto
From what I know from people using it - it is a great machine. Allows you to have unique shape and amount of paste for every single pad. Great for small volumes, prototyping series and a great replacement for step stencils and any other occasions, wh
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 11 06:52:32 EDT 2017 | smtpatrick
It obviously isn't recommended but I've had aluminium blocks milled out to fit over & weigh down connectors in a previous company when using vapour phase reflow. I guess the same will work in a convection oven as well. You will have to adjust your pr
Electronics Forum | Mon Oct 23 21:54:03 EDT 2017 | wendymm
Hey, guys. I have decided to make my own PCB boards recently,but confused about which design software to choose. Summarized the info. on the net and other people's recommendation,there's 5 options, Diptrace, Eagle, Circuitmaker 2000, Kicad, and PCB12
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 03 13:58:25 EDT 2017 | mattmunoz2013
Hello, I am currently in the process of purchasing a plasma chamber for the purpose of activating the surface of flex circuits so that they bond more readily. In addition I need to purchase a gas cylinder for the chamber, specifically one that is a
