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Hey folks... been reading the threads here the last couple o... - Oct 29, 2009 by JeffreyJ
Buying used machines can be tricky business. Things to con... - Oct 29, 2009 by Sr. Tech
Thanks for the reply, Sr.Tech. Sure, I'm considering all ... - Oct 29, 2009 by JeffreyJ
For low volume and larger sized parts, as you stated, I woul... - Oct 29, 2009 by Jeff
A Quad IV C would fit your application well. They are work h... - Oct 29, 2009 by RLM
Hmmm...The Juki machines are designed for high mix frequent ... - Oct 29, 2009 by Sr. Tech
Using older quad equipment is all about experience and knowi... - Oct 29, 2009 by bobpan
Any comments on a newer Essemtec CSM 7000 or 7100? How a... - Oct 30, 2009 by JeffreyJ
I know of a machine that has: - 54 8mm slots - Single up J... - Oct 30, 2009 by gantry
Hello Jeffrey J I could share our experience in using used ... - Oct 31, 2009 by Peter
I've been using an Essemtec machine for about 2 years now. I... - Nov 01, 2009 by isd.jww
Interesting suggestions so far - keep 'em coming as I do a s... - Nov 01, 2009 by JeffreyJ
You can get an used GSM1 for little money, used pneumatic fe... - Nov 01, 2009 by Deni
Size is absolutely no problem for us, and neither is the nee... - Nov 01, 2009 by JeffreyJ
Pneumatic feeders are fixed-pitch, which is quite OK for mos... - Nov 02, 2009 by Deni
Thanks for suggesting the GSM-1, Deni. There is a dealer not... - Nov 04, 2009 by JeffreyJ
>1. can you load cut tape onto the feeders, or only reels? ... - Nov 04, 2009 by Deni
Considering the volume it would seem you are better off to g... - Nov 04, 2009 by adlsmt
The GSM sounds great except for one thing--you won't fit all... - Nov 04, 2009 by gregp
gregp - that's the main problem I am having here: there is s... - Nov 05, 2009 by JeffreyJ
Before you buy a manual screen printer try to do it by hand.... - Nov 05, 2009 by adlsmt
There are a bunch of GSM's going for around $3,000 on a go-d... - Nov 05, 2009 by adlsmt
You can buy a couple of conveyors for loading and unloading ... - Nov 05, 2009 by SWAG
I would not disagree with you...GSM has 64 feeder slots...in... - Nov 05, 2009 by gregp
You started here discussion that interesting for many OEM ... - Nov 06, 2009 by Peter
adlsmt - I do apply paste (Kester EP256) by hand to the boar... - Nov 06, 2009 by JeffreyJ
We have a nice auction coming up for Celestica in Minnesota.... - Nov 06, 2009 by X-Line
Sounds like your contract assembler has some serious issues.... - Nov 06, 2009 by adlsmt
Veering back over to table-top stuff, any comments on the AP... - Nov 06, 2009 by JeffreyJ
I use laser centering with 0.5mm lead pitch, with good resul... - Nov 06, 2009 by isd.jww
I absolute agree with Adlsmt that your subcontractor was sli... - Nov 09, 2009 by Peter
Unfortunately that is what new machines cost. When spending... - Nov 09, 2009 by gregp
I am sure I know which video you are talking about with the ... - Nov 09, 2009 by cellis
I keep circling back to my initial choice, a Quad IVc (or II... - Nov 09, 2009 by JeffreyJ
The biggest thing you will not get is the vision system like... - Nov 09, 2009 by cellis
GSM's are only 500 to register with UIC. There are a ton of... - Nov 10, 2009 by g cronin
Quad is a very economical solution for you. We bought the ri... - Nov 12, 2009 by PPM, Inc.
Firstly if you buy a used machine you may be inheriting some... - Nov 16, 2009 by mij
Whether the Juki is a great machine or not is irrelevant as ... - Nov 16, 2009 by JeffreyJ
Please let us know how a 10-15K Quad 2C works out for you if... - Nov 18, 2009 by Sr. Tech
I will, though I have to admit that the process thus far has... - Nov 19, 2009 by JeffreyJ
Hi Jeffrey, I bought my first used p&p last year, and I w... - Nov 19, 2009 by tpappano
Regarding more info on equipment - what you need is driven b... - Nov 19, 2009 by MikeS
I'm assuming that 18k components per month represents less t... - Nov 19, 2009 by DeanM
Thanks for the rare vote of confidence, tpappano! ;) Were... - Nov 20, 2009 by JeffreyJ
MikeS - Thanks for the tips. Coombs book has been on my "to ... - Nov 20, 2009 by JeffreyJ
I didn't attempt to get any written guarantee, but took a le... - Nov 22, 2009 by tpappano
Long time no update. We ended up buying a used Quad IIc for ... - Jan 01, 2010 by JeffreyJ
Hi Jeff I would recommend you to try unexpensive user fri... - Jan 05, 2010 by steinerson
Congrats on your acquisition! Looking forward to hearing ho... - Jan 06, 2010 by tpappano
Interesting read your tread. I miss one thing, if you want ... - Jan 06, 2010 by demusch
tpappano - Heh! Well, in the beginning there's going to be m... - Jan 06, 2010 by JeffreyJ