I have been researching older lower cost used Pick and Place machines and so far I am leaning towards the Quad IV C. There seems to be a fair amount of these units around and I have heard some pretty good things about them on some of the past posts. I am also looking for something I can easily find parts, feeders, and additional machinery later that is of the same model.
I do not have experience with this machine. I have read some pretty good posts on the up and down sides of buying used machinery. I have a lot experience in technical manufacturing and have worked with robotic and CCTV equipment. So I am used to working with the types of circuits that would operate this machine. I am also foolhardy enough to dive into equipment such as this to learn all of the ins and outs of repairs and maintenance. So what I am trying to say is I am not afraid to take a chance.
My questions are the practical use of component placement with this machine. I want to use this machine for fairly small run industrial boards. My smallest passives are 0603 but I do have some finer pitch ICs such as SSOP and TQFP. I am curious if anyone is using this machine to place these items and what has been your success with it? Can you use the feeders with cut tape?
I am looking to purchase a lower cost machine and would consider an “as is” purchase if the price was right or a very good value (low cost) reconditioned unit.
Thanks in advance for your replies.
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