| Is cost an issue? I evaluated Siemens Siplace about a year ago and the price per placement was twice what Phillips Machinery has to offer. We too are a high mix/low PCb count shop. Also, Siemens has many hidden costs and the references I talked to indicated the machines are "touchy". | Generally speaking the most critical factors I evaluate are price per placement, price per square foot, features, reliability, maintainability. | Good Luck! | Phillip Hunter
Phillip, in what way are the machines "touchy"? What are these hidden costs you mention? We have S15, S20, F3 and F4 equipment. I have not found that there are any hidden costs. We have additional change over tables, feeders and other options (component bar code reader, nozzle changers, Remote Service) we see as useful. The change over tables as well as the extra feeders are all part of allows for a quick change over and should be part of a high mix low/mid volume operation. Other than an occasional feeder (72mm or vibe linears), consumables (nozzles, filters, lubricants)and my initial spare parts kit I have not encountered additional costs. Feel free to respond via the forum or E-mail Ray | | I am currently in the process of trying to justify new equipment in my factory. I currently have Siemens siplace 15 series machines. I don't feel thins equipment is right for high mix/ medium to low Volume. I am running up against a in house contigent who disagree. Please provide your thought on this situation. My experience has shown me that Universal GSM's would be the best machines for my environment. | | Regards, | | Rob Reilly
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