Electronics Forum | Wed May 03 12:10:20 EDT 2006 | jax
Most, if not all, DFX guidelines are Equipment dependant. You can provide standard requirements in your DFX guidlines (edge clearance, component keep-out, height restrictions, etc...) along with an exceptions report for increased cost. just a though
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 28 09:24:13 EDT 2006 | jax
1. What part of the time is spent Creating Visual Aids? Unless you are digitizing the gerber files for everything, why would you have to modify/re-label the referance designator info? (Part#-Ref.ID is color coded) If you are digitizing th
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 24 09:35:33 EDT 2006 | jax
The need to Pre-Bake depends on multiple variables: 1. Packaging from the vendor (dry packs, vacuum sealed, etc...) 2. Storage at your facility (temp, humidity, etc...) 3. Moisture absortion rate of Laminate (FR406BC is one of the highest) Other rea
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 24 13:41:25 EDT 2006 | jax
Everybody who uses basic "part-type" naming conventions for machine package codes will have this same issue unless restrictions are placed on who, how, and when the package codes can be altered. Some alternative methods to solving this problem: 1. U
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 24 16:30:18 EDT 2006 | jax
Without getting into an electrical field promoting bone growth... As long as he is grounded through heal straps and/or wrist straps, it should be fine. Although I imagine being grounded would neutralize the "Bone Grower"
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 13 11:43:36 EST 2006 | jax
BP microsystems has an alternative programming module for IIC-IVC quad machines. They are located in Houston, Tx. I am not sure if they sell the software but you might get lucky.
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 21 09:46:19 EST 2006 | jax
I assume you are talking about Sn62Pb36Ag2 solder. You should not see any added concerns when subjecting Sn62 to multiple reflow cycles as compared to Sn63. As compared to Sn63Pb37: Reduced leaching issues Increased Wetting due to lo
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 21 13:25:25 EST 2006 | jax
Depending on Zone Temperatures, Belt Speed, and Board Density... Some Convection Ovens will drop Zone Temperatures faster than others. They recover by increasing Air Circulation. This can make parts fall off the Bottom-Side that otherwise would
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 12 14:29:51 EST 2007 | jax
OSB ??? OSP !!! 1. The longer the soak, the fewer the Voids. 2. The Higher the soak, the fewer the Voids. Options 1 and 2 have downsides. You could call your paste supplier and see if they have a low-void solder paste... most likely formulated fo
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 17 14:13:31 EST 2007 | jax
You might want to try going to the manufacturer about getting a refurb unit with a warranty. All of the manufacturers listed provide refurbished equipment deals that can be packaged with feeders. If you go with a broker or 3rd party rebuild hous
