Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 01 03:22:32 EST 2001 | genglish
Hi, I work for a UK based CEM, I am looking to source some blank Universal VCD toolplates, for a dual head machine. The company we used to purchase the plates from has folded (EES and Amps) and we are looking for a new supplier, any ideas. G
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 01 17:38:33 EST 2001 | davef
We use a local machine shop for making our tooling plates. Try: Garland Service, EMC Global, or MB Manufacturing.
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 28 17:41:36 EST 2001 | larrysav
Has anyone heard of the practice of coating radiant pre-heater plates with vegetable or peanut oil to protect and maintain the surface? Am I having my "leg pulled"?
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 09 21:19:49 EST 2002 | davef
When I said "In this area, there is no difference between your experience in ceramic substrates and PTFE substrates." I was referring to the area we were discussing ... gold plating. I am sorry if you thought I ment than the wire bonding process wa
Electronics Forum | Fri Feb 01 15:39:02 EST 2002 | Dalavezos
Hello Stimpman, I am not sure what type of plating you are talking about, but it would be helpful to know who's machines you have. I may have some alternatives or ideas for you to check out. I will be glad to help if I can. Debbie
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 29 20:14:54 EST 2002 | davef
Please help us understand your situation better by describing the following: * Component [ie, PTH/SMT, type of component, lead finish you expected/ received, etc.] * Board type [ie, type of board FR-4/CEM/ceramic, etc.] * Solderability protection on
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 09 05:36:27 EDT 2002 | lhudson1
Silver in the paste is present to minimise any negative effects of silver in the pcb finish or component terminations. 2% Ag prevent silver leaching thus giving a more reliable joint.
Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 29 18:54:51 EDT 2002 | John Raposa
It is very disturbing to me that people use screen names on this forum. Could any of you step up to the plate with your true identity? Joe Raposa
Electronics Forum | Thu May 02 07:11:10 EDT 2002 | davef
They probably the same. Most likely someone is saying immersion gold [immersion Au] as a short hand for ENIG [ Electroless Nickel - Immersion Gold]. It is very uncommon to plate gold directly on copper, because gold and copper form a brittle interm
Electronics Forum | Fri May 03 19:02:41 EDT 2002 | davef
Several of the points you make are reinforced in the fine SMTnet Archives. Consider searching them for bedtime reading, until the responses start flowing.
