Electronics Forum | Fri Feb 26 19:27:04 EST 2010 | dcell_1t
you can find a very helpful guide here... http://www.oee.com/pdf/oee-pocket-guide.pdf We basically have a database where operator input the boards produced per hour and if he can't reach the "standard" he can input a downtime issue and assign to a
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 15 10:05:50 EDT 2010 | dwonch
Hi all, Long story ahead.... We are having issues with board vendors on some of our higher layer count (thick) boards. Specifically under BGAs with high aspect ratio vias (14:1). We are using ENIG finish and a lead free process. Basically we get t
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 05 10:35:18 EDT 2010 | methos1979
This was a great post from another thread here with some tips: Date: November 04, 2010 07:42 PM Author: eadthem Subject: Who has best desktop AOI ? We do almost exclusively SMT parts but for solder with a 45 degree fillet angle use vertical light
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 11 12:13:16 EST 2011 | methos1979
Fortunately for me, we do not use Repair Plus so I can't comment on how well that works with the newest software. I have been thinking of doing the html saving though so my engineering and management team, especially those located off-site, can revi
Electronics Forum | Wed Dec 08 11:26:04 EST 2010 | davef
3 Printer Area Conditions * As stated earlier, heat and humidity are damaging to solder paste. Ideally, the printing area should be maintained at 40% - 50% relative humidity and 72°- 80°F (22-26°C). In addition, no air (cool or warm) should blow dire
Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 18 20:01:46 EDT 2012 | vergara1
Thanks for the advice. We have only done one PCB > with HMP solder and did not use preheating, but > I've been wondering if it would have been helpful > since we had some trouble getting the solder to > flow. If you have any more specific advice
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 22 10:07:48 EDT 2012 | hussman
We chose the MPM over the DEK. We did real world comparison in our factory with both machines almost side by side last year. MPMs offer a real windows based software that basically takes the operator out of the equation. Besides the basic screen p
Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 08 13:09:48 EDT 2013 | microaide
I have set Maximum Sequence Steps Per Program Segment to 450 and Maximum Placements Per Program Segment to 200. I have two Quad IVc machines, with a separate central controller in each one. One machine has a waffle feeder and will have vibratory feed
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 24 09:52:08 EST 2014 | davem
Hi Guys, So I work for a small contract manufacturer which caters mainly to the defense sector. As such, our customers haven't (yet) had a great need to incorporate 01005's into their designs. Looking forward, we decided to "take the plunge" and dia
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 04 21:07:16 EST 2014 | sarason
You should ask yourself a bunch of questions before you consider going down this path. The first being where are the bottlenecks in your existing line and is there anything you can do to eliminate or decrease there bottleneckness (made up word). I