Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 23 10:25:40 EDT 2005 | gregp
On our machines, the feeder release latch is designed such that the feeder goes offline (machine will not pick from it) before you can actually remove the feeder. This makes it virtually impossible to damage a nozzle or spindle. I'm not sure about
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 27 18:51:35 EDT 2000 | Doug Philbrick
Rob We could do that for you as well as provide you with a ready to run insertion program for your Universal Axial inserter that will of course match your sequences. You can call me at 770 965-3300. I will be out in the morning on the 28th but will
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 23 10:34:22 EDT 2005 | Rob
Thanks Base, Yes, we did use the overlap method but we still have problems. Thankfully that product is now obsolete, so until next time.... Cheers, Rob.
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 22 13:09:16 EDT 2005 | gregp
Thanks for the reply Rob, This we already do. The machine will pick from the most efficient available feeder (assuming multiples of the same part number)...so when you remove the primary it will seemlessly move to the next available. When you re-in
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 23 09:25:46 EDT 2005 | Base
Hey Greg, As you already pointed out yourself: unless you can do away with covertape pickup-spools (or can figure out a way to empty them without loosing tension on the covertape) your feeders will not be suitable for several consecutive splices. S
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 22 10:48:08 EDT 2005 | Rob
Cheers Greg, It's unusual to have such direct access to manufacturers & their opinions. I'll tell you what really does get us, and splicing doesn't work well on these occaisions - big SMD connectors, requiring deep pocket feeders. You only get m
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 23 03:11:31 EDT 2005 | Base
Hi All, I think you're adressing this issue from the wrong angle: What I'm reading is an equipment vendor who has an idea about what the best way of working is (replace entire feeders), and a (potential) customer who thinks otherwise (splicing). The
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 04 05:10:57 EDT 2000 | Dougie
Hi, We use a mixture of plastic tape carriers and paper tape carriers for placing chip components. We are experiencing a problem which I know is a problem across the industry...when using the plastic carriers, the chip components stick to the tape c
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 04 09:17:57 EDT 2000 | JAX
Dougie, More info needed. (What type of feeders, Have they been modified for the different packadge types, Are the parts sticking to the cover tape or inside the plastic carrier tape........)
Electronics Forum | Fri Feb 18 13:15:10 EST 2005 | need help
we are having problem with the flipchip sticking to the tape and reel cover, jumping around the tape pockets, and double stacking at placement during production. Does anybody else have this problem? Does anybody have a solution.