Rework Equipment

Erick,

I would love to see a demo; the offer is also extended to you. I checked out your web site, are you talking about the unit located at " http://www.vitechnology.com/products/ls100_1.htm"? I must say your systems looks very impressive, and expensive. I bet you could buy several of my systems for the cost of one of your options. (Just joking.) Again, I would love to see a demo and meet with you next week at the show. I will admit my previous statements were a bit bold and I apologize if I offended anyone in any way.

Casey Scheu www.apecorp.com

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Russ,

I still don't understand where you're coming from! The chipmaster is a closed loop system...it has a thermal couple. Also, I've got profiles on mine! If you're having problems with a loose nozzle just tighten the four set screws in the block....This is very elementary. 60 seconds....done fixed...next!

I've got one of my Chipmasters working with a Dragon pre-heat unit. The Dragon is one fine son of a bub! Very powerful! Solves my warpage problems. If I have to work on real big boards I'll get a hot plate....

Doug

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Russ, As I stated earlier 100% satisfaction guaranteed. I'd like to address a couple of your problems.

1. Lack of TC control. I don't really understand this issue. The system is a closed loop system w/ the TC located directly in the nozzle block. Perhaps your TC is bad or the unit is out of calibration. The unit is equipped w/ a built in digital timer that records the removal time. The unit then counts back down to zero for the install. This is used to obtain the optimum rework time. Using the same time to install, as to remove, reduces the likelihood of overheating. This is very important because as you mentioned sometimes the board is hot and sometimes it's cooler. Rework is not an exact science. If everything went as planned there would be no need for rework.

2. Bottom side heat. Your right the unit does not have bottom side heat and warpage can be a problem. We have come up w/ several systems to deal w/ this problem. There are also some add-ons to your current system that can be looked at. (Dragon)

3. Rough carrier/Nozzle falling off. All it takes is a call. Sounds like some basic service is required. There is a set of washers located under the button head screws that hold the nozzle on. Take a flat head screwdriver and slightly bend them up. This will apply pressure on the nozzle flange and keep your nozzles in a fixed position.

4. Utopia Engineering We all have rework. It seems your aware the less choices an operator has the fewer the problems that arise. However, the operator is the one doing the work. Following the exact process for every chip is sometime not economical or practical. I agree, if you can get operators to follow the exact procedures every time this would be the preferred way. Most times this is not the case.

5. Still using the Chipmaster We must be doing something right.

100% satisfaction. I'm not just saying that. It sound to me like you bought this unit several years ago from a private label distributor. If this is the case you�re entitled to a free overall. Please call me and I'll give you an RMA for a total overhaul of your unit. When the Chipmaster is shipped returned back to you, I can send an application engineer in to set the unit up and train your personal. As a customer of APE I want you to feel satisfied that you have received value for the money.

Please call me or come by the APEX show, I'd really like to meet you.

Casey Scheu casey_scheu@apecorp.net www.apecorp.com 305-451-4722

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