Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 27 18:39:30 EDT 2007 | allgood
We're looking at ERP software for our very small proto and small batch shop. Manex is a name that crops up as being specifically designed for CEMS rather than all the rest which are modified from a universal base. The other is DBA Manuafcturing whi
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 27 20:10:14 EDT 2007 | mika
Hi, There was a time not too long ago, when the discussion was about the possibility to post a picture or an image of let say a strange mis-placed part, to be able to fully describe the scenarios. In some cases It would have been grea
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 04 09:21:35 EDT 2007 | dj_jago
We use copper grease on the bolts of our wave solder machines solder pot. The working temperature is up to 1000degC. I believe that the boiling point of mineral oil is a little over 300degC and you will exceed this with iron temperatures, especially
Electronics Forum | Mon Oct 01 19:44:49 EDT 2007 | marcelll
Just bought a used VIP 98 and I have an alarm. Computer don't communicate with the embedded controler of the oven. I've check the cabling, OK, and there's power on the controler. The PC is booting normally. The controler is plug in the serial port 2
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 02 07:48:16 EDT 2007 | brendansales
Hi there, Does your computer has a product key (USB) by any chance? there are some units that requires a USB key. alternatively you can check if the controller has been opened before (you can check if the sticker has been torn), or you can try swit
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 04 09:32:23 EDT 2007 | dilbert
Linear drive uses linear motors that have no moving parts, strictly a coil over magnets. "Rack and Pinion" as you call it uses AC servo motors that are driving belts and pullies The linear motor has no moving parts and is faster but generates a lot
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 04 16:07:03 EDT 2007 | jdengler
Everything for a lead free job is labeled with green lead free labels. This includes all processing documentation. When the kit is issued to production the production supervisor and SMT lead operator are reminded that the job is lead free. When th
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 05 18:16:20 EDT 2007 | bigdaddysoy9
Thanks for the replies. We have been doing the same thing. There's green everywhere and I'm getting sick of that color. I like Hussman's idea but most of our operators are pretty kinky and they would probably enjoy being beaten with a big stick. Anyb
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 12 08:19:12 EDT 2007 | davef
Michael We know you're just trying to have fun by getting us to respond. Going along with the game, if your solder is more expensive, requires more energy to melt, produces less reliable solder connectiuons, and is worse for the environment; how to
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 17 13:31:02 EDT 2007 | chef
Certainly could be true - so do we keep producing with toxics or find a better way? So far, lead is on its way out, as for the others, it will take time to qualify and quantify the true cause and effects, meanwhile why aren't we going fiber optics be
