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
Electronics Forum | Sat Jan 09 13:25:50 EST 2016 | aemery
JimPat, I travel to a lot of companies and I regularly hear complaints about pieces of equipment, new and used. The one piece of advice I would give is buy a main brand. Figure out your wants and needs to spec the oven and then buy a Vitronics, Hel
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 08 06:14:32 EST 2016 | bobpan
There should be a regulator to adjust the puff off on the inside left back panel. Remove the left side cover to get to it. Write down what its set at prior to adjusting it. I have also seen this problem caused by water in the system. Make sure that y
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 08 08:00:40 EST 2016 | proceng1
We utilize the built in profiling equipment in our reflow ovens. It's somewhat tedious to have the operator stand there and feed the TC wires in as the board progresses through the oven. Otherwise the wires sometimes hang up and the board stops mov
