Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 30 23:08:25 EST 2002 | caldon
Jeff as far as ladder Logic it should really be quite simple for JOT to configure in fact most people with PLC experience can get this machine running. Look at the PLC in side AB Slick 50, Gould/ modicon, GE, Siemens are a few options of the PLC insi
Electronics Forum | Sat May 31 14:33:59 EDT 2003 | kenBliss
CAL Here is another perspective. Ask what is included in the setup costs, ie. programming, stencils, setting up part number bins, bill of materials, changeover time on the line etc, etc. Then ask how much time and costs the CM is allowing for each
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 15 15:42:34 EDT 2003 | gdstanton
CAL, I'd look into getting some more bids before making a final decision. Try to get quotes from at least four CM. It wouldn't hurt to also consider the core competency of the CM (i.e. High Volume or High Mix). This will give you a better perspec
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 11 11:25:15 EDT 2003 | caldon
Hey Jason- I saw yer post on Technet as well. First I agree with you 100%. It is kind of funny how Capital Equipment Mfr's can lay off Service guys, Apps guys and Customer support Guys (Guys = men/women) but charge more $ for registration fees for
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 12 11:34:15 EDT 2003 | caldon
Amen Jason- I have been fortunate and worked on both the Customer and OEM side. Regardless of who, what, why, when for the machines A customer is a customer is a customer and all should be treated on an equal level (unless that customer becomes a li
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 18 10:07:02 EDT 2003 | caldon
There are a few directions to go from Here... 1) Outsource it to a CM, 2) Capital investment both have there issues. To Out source I would have processes in place to Inspect quality, resolve issues, Assure quaility, and Hope they can meet your deadli
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 25 10:29:32 EDT 2003 | caldon
Hey Mike- We ran into the same thing when we purchased a Large CanadianManufacturers repair business. We were creative and first used an ESD bag cut open (Simulate the paper idea) then we used a 3M parts bin and would tip it on its corner to funnel t
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 19 09:23:18 EDT 2003 | caldon
FUJI DUDE- You can purchase a Kit from IPC for verifying machine acceptability. IPC-9850 full kit with Components and boards, and such will set you back around $26,250 (member price). Just the glass board alone will cost you $3,800 (member Price).Thi
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 20 08:55:59 EDT 2003 | caldon
ADLSMT- I do not know of any standard but do know each town, city, county, and state have different governing rules. Some require a fire suppression system and some insurances require this as well. As far as Supplies go we get most of our stuff from
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 26 14:02:25 EDT 2003 | caldon
Ken is correct. You are focusing your aggression at the wrong people. It is a vicious circle I do not think the blame can be held to one segment of the industry. Do you blame used guys for selling equipment cheap? Do you Blame manufacturers for going
