Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 14 15:24:55 EDT 2005 | valuems
Thanks pr I know what you mean, and just to let you know, you can turn the over head one off and get one for the center nest. Will be more than glad to tell you how to turn off and turn the center nest one on. And just to tell every one else, were
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 24 14:15:24 EDT 2007 | clarkk
Ben, I'm not aware of any 'automatic' method to convert PTH footprints to SMT. Typically, many of the components are passives, and there may be a way in your CAD software to change the passives of a common size to a different footprint. That will co
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 26 15:24:12 EST 2007 | joeherz
A recent thread regarding the ACE KISS equipment has me wondering if anyone is happy with their choice in selective equipment. I don't see much mentioned about Pillarhouse, Juki, ERSA and some of the others. We're currently debating whether to inve
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 04 15:24:24 EST 2008 | kpm135
Thank you very much for the input. The Siemens route is actually one we have looked into but I guess our CEO had a bad experience with some Siemens machines some years back and is now rather turned off towards them. I myself have looked at the new Un
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 19 15:24:36 EDT 2008 | markhoch
What's the word on the street on the New Generation Samsung Machines? (SM421 and SM411) I know they got a bad rap a few (5) years ago, but it seems like they're doing everything they can to quell that. (Bumper to Bumper three year warranties includi
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 19 15:24:21 EDT 2009 | smt_guy
I have a customer who approved and asked us to process PCB's built with Lead-Free HASL Finish using Eutectic Solder. We did as directed and inspected the result from a 10-PCB Run and couldn't find any problem with solderability or issues. What Issue
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 06 15:24:38 EDT 2010 | flipit
Hi, I have seen the oscillation frequency change in higher humidity environments. Was doing some data acquisition in a high humitity environment in 1990 using some off the shelf loggers. The data that was collected was incorrect. Found out the cr
Electronics Forum | Sun Nov 20 18:15:24 EST 2011 | xborre
Hello, We are about to buy a old used Dima Optimat P&P I have already read the manual to know more about the possibilities. I have read it can place SOT23 packages, but i'm currious if it can recognize and place also the 5 pin variant (SOT23-5) and
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 01 15:24:55 EDT 2014 | horchak
are you trying to lengthen or shorten the lead length? Lengthening the amount of lead being cut off and going into the scrap tube will shorten the lead length. Lead length is pretty much determined by the down stop setting on the insertion head, the
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 16 15:24:14 EDT 2020 | noTIME
I am trying to understand why most manufacturers don't offer mechanical feeders anymore? I find them easier to use, easier to maintain/fix. Most importantly they are A LOT cheaper! Electronic feeders are very expensive especially when you need 100