Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 19 15:44:34 EST 1998 | Earl Moon
| We are investigating purchasing boards off-shore (Topsearch). Part of their process is to punch the matrix instead of router them. These boards are mixed technology. Is anyone aware of difficulity processing punched boards? | Thanks, | Mike | Big
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 19 09:52:34 EST 1998 | Hamilton Correa Junior
We have some PCB�s in our warehouse in Manaus - Brazil. They are stored for more than 2 years , in a condition of 25 degrees centigrades and a humidity ranging from 60% to 90%. Do these conditions cause the PCB�s to deteriorate over time? If so , wha
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 19 06:33:45 EST 1998 | Des
I have a requirement to reform the legs on flat pack devices (en-masse) due to materials handling problems. I am aware of the pitfalls in reworking any IC in this way however I have no choice in the matter. I have found one suitable machine on the we
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 17 15:27:20 EST 1998 | Barry Kauffman
Can someone please tell me where I might find detailed information on the processing of a double-sided flex circuitry design. I am looking for specifics such as methods of fixturing,printing,placing and reflowing.Things to keep in mind when processin
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 17 12:34:37 EST 1998 | Kurt Waskow
I am interseted in an entry level placement machine and looking for opinions and advice on manufacturers. My present line, an MPI-580 just became obsolete due to a bankruptcy situation! I need to place BGA and 20 mil fine pitch, speed is not too cr
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 17 07:00:29 EST 1998 | Electrochemical Publications Ltd
Each time that I have attempted to register our company in the SMTnet Industry Directory Database I have been unsuccessful. When clicking on CONTINUE at the bottom of the page, the next screen is a blank page, yellow strip to the left hand side and t
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 17 08:14:17 EST 1998 | Clifford Peaslee @ SMTnet
| Trying to update our page, but continues to state " Information Missing" when trying to "submit". is it me? | Dave, Most likely it is not you. The software that drives this site is custom designed, so it may have bugs and glitches. If anyone has
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 16 14:24:39 EST 1998 | greg cronin
I loaded my company profile onto SMTNET in the contract manufacturer area, I wanted to load my company logo but there was no way to upload it. I think other people may be having the same problem. Also I tried to go to the update area to fix it but
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 16 14:26:43 EST 1998 | Stefan W.
Check PIAB at 1-800 321piab or www.piab.com | I'm looking for sources to purchase vacuum pick up cups used on SMT placement machines. | | We are an OEM supplier of I/C handlers and have a need to purchase quanties of vacuum cups for a variety of d
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 16 08:50:04 EST 1998 | Larry Johnson
I don't really no much of any problems other then, be sure that the BGA avoids moisture. If the BGA has moisture inside of it when it across the wave. Due to the heat, the moisture will evaporate and cause shorts inside the BGA. Now if someone can
