Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 18 12:25:40 EST 2015 | deanm
We are required by AS9100 to keep expired material/chemicals off the floor. Examples include solder paste, flux, adhesives, conformal coating, etc. We have a system in place to prevent such occurrences but once in a while something is not accounted f
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 07 14:37:41 EST 2016 | hegemon
You might try something simple like the appointment scheduler built into Micrsoft Outlook. Set an appointment to review your material status based on the lead time, say 1 month before expiration. Review supply and demand and order accordingly. Set
Electronics Forum | Sat Dec 19 05:17:19 EST 2015 | sarason
Do you just wish to use the setup as a visual aid to alignment. In which case this is not a bad idea. the only issue you will find yourself finding, is he field of view you will need to get your alignment. I have done this sort of thing with a hybrid
Electronics Forum | Sun Dec 20 11:58:44 EST 2015 | ttheis
Hi Deni, Thanks for the input. That is my concern as well. Before getting to far I will try some repeatability runs and see if it is feasible. What is your experience with semi-auto printers and the primary issues you contend with? I'd like to ste
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 21 09:58:34 EST 2015 | dyoungquist
We are using Metcal STTC-8xx series tips. One thing that makes a huge difference on tip life is what type of solder you are using. If you are soldering with lead (SnPb) solder the tips will last 3 times longer on average than if you are soldering w
Electronics Forum | Wed Dec 23 15:35:18 EST 2015 | taborheiking
So I'm in Maintenance and I've been getting a lot of component feeder magazines back that have faulty circuit boards etc and I was wondering if there was anyone out there who has made a desk top test fixture for any of the Agilis or TMD Magazines or
Electronics Forum | Sat Jan 09 13:05:25 EST 2016 | aemery
Wow! a 500, That's a Battleship there, old and may leak a lot but gets the job done. Mike Schwager is a great guy and knows his stuff. If he doesn't have the time or resources I would be happy to be his backup if you're in a pinch. I generally onl
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 07 14:19:07 EST 2016 | hegemon
What SWAG said. We use a PCB Router exclusively for rigid flex assemblies. On a side note, we have begun to save fixturing costs by using 3D print technology to produce many of the fixtures, for both rigid and rigid flex. We can design and print l
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 07 03:26:58 EST 2016 | sarason
My program PCBSynergy generates over 80 SMT formats. Unfortunately it only does the Siemens *.NC format at the moment. If you send me a copy of the format and the CAD file or the XYR file in a spreadsheet, which generated it. I can easily add it, esp
Electronics Forum | Sat Jan 23 00:20:22 EST 2016 | jlawson
Program conversion bewteen the two can be done , with a custom program. Issue is at what value as most simple conversions will be file based - and placement level NC data only. Part Shapes are where all the work is and if you want to convert part l
