Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 10 05:23:17 EST 2021 | karl_willoughby
Hello. I am sourcing machines for an SMT line (for the first time) and would like to understand features of current and earlier model SPI and AOI machines. In the intended application, a high volume of PCAs aren't required to be processed but there
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 17 12:25:56 EST 2006 | Cmiller
Pete C, this forum has no value if people do not share thier real world experience. We can all do research on our own. We can all make bad decisions or good decisions based on that research because most of the data we have access to comes from the pe
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 26 14:20:41 EDT 2005 | TPM
Brian, We have the Mirtec Table Top. It is very good at detecting the component and orientation. It is however only as good as we program it to be. We have seen some limitations in respect to solder connections. I have not found it to be 100% re
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 23 07:35:42 EDT 2010 | jooh
Since I'm new to the forum I probably ask previously answered questions (that I have not found) but I would be grateful if someone could clarify this for me. I'm in R&D at a company where we design low volume (1k-10k) fairly complex PCBAs for our pr
Electronics Forum | Mon Mar 29 12:10:14 EDT 2010 | rway
Test Jet will work for catching lifted leads, certainly. X-ray is the only thing for testing for internal solder defects such as voids and cracks. I personally do not have any experience using X-ray, so I cannot advise on its reliability. Perhaps
Electronics Forum | Wed May 25 17:58:07 EDT 2011 | rssimmons
The SimmScope is a first article inspection system that uses an overhead digital microsope on a motorized gantry to inspect the board - much like an AOI - except that it does not automatically make the pass/fail decisions. It is up to the operator to
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 10 10:48:49 EDT 2004 | Jon W.
Dr. Lou, Your first question is influenced by many variables. New equipment will have the first year free parts, labor and service. You may discuss a long term at time of purchase. Older equipment may (depending on maintenance) have a higher chance
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 10 18:35:05 EST 2011 | eadthem
Ive used a Mirtec machine for 3 years MV3L with side angle inspection. Mirtec has some issues documentation, and repair plus. But there machine is impressive and the AOI software is good. We can find about 90-99.99% of all errors using just the 5
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 05 10:36:24 EDT 2011 | frcdave
Hi Don, The YESTech B3 can be used post placement very easily. I would suggest contacting their service team, they could walk you through the process quickly. You are actually very close to being able use it now in that capacity since you have the i
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 16 12:33:58 EST 2015 | ianatvadatech
Hey Syed, I've been running the MV-9 for just over a year. We shopped around very extensively (two APEX shows) before switching from yestech to mirtec and we bought two of the best systems they had to cover the four lines we run. Two systems are fa