Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 07 04:53:12 EST 2008 | vinitverma
Hi Wayne, First, all Gem machines including Topaz, TopazX, Sapphire, etc... have the same feeders. You can use either FV feeders (which were the ones when Topaz was introduced), or CL feeders (which came when Topaz X was introduced). Both types of f
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 12 13:35:34 EST 2007 | dyoungquist
MyData TP9s Work well in high mix applications because change over time from 1 job to the next can be done in as little as 15 minutes if you have the right mix of magazines/feeders. Component placement rates vary depending on which component you ar
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 01 01:25:58 EDT 2020 | jmelson
> I think the main > issue is the bend radius you can apply to tape > with deeper pockets. Right, on my Philips CSM84, on the larger tapes, I don't thread the tape through the return slot, I let it play out the front of the feeder. The
Electronics Forum | Mon Jun 29 15:25:09 EDT 2020 | jmelson
Spoilt, OK, a good point in your message, what good is a machine with 15 mm component height capability if there are no feeders that support that tall a component! I hadn't thought about that aspect! (My Philips CSM84 is limited to 6.5 mm, and I r
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 17 13:33:23 EST 2007 | slthomas
We're in the process of trying to select a rebuilt, refurbished, or well serviced flexible placer, something that's capable of placing in the neighborhood of 10k and up. We're a high mix low volume shop so easy setups is key. I'd be looking at a MY-9
Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 23 14:58:38 EDT 2020 | jmelson
This will be in the basement of my home, in the US. I can assure you we do not have 3 phase "outside our building". We do have 7200 V 3 phase a block away, but that would require adding a block of 7200 V feeder and a transformer bank, the power com
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 18 23:24:12 EDT 2020 | jmelson
About 12 years ago, this forum was hugely helpful in guiding me to get a Philips CSM84, with no vision. (That might have been a mistake.) Now, I'm moving to smaller parts, especially TSSOP and QFP with 0.5 mm pitch, and the CSM just isn't accurate
Electronics Forum | Mon Sep 04 02:57:40 EDT 2017 | nikkilouie
Hi Guys, Is there anyone knows where can i buy new/used feeder for Assembleon Philips Gem Topaz. we are in needed at least 10 pc.of a FV type feeder for 0402 component. any help would be appreciated. Best regards. nikz
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 08 18:30:19 EST 2000 | Rob Kelley
I have been earnestly seeking out a resource from whom I might purchase used Philips feeders for the ACM line. Due to its relatively recent introduction into the market, these are rather hard to find, and have not had much luck going through Philips
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 03 16:27:39 EDT 2013 | gregp
Does anyone have a master cross reference chart for Yamaha/Philips/Assembleon pick and place machines? In particular I am looking to know what the Yamaha models equivalent models are in the Philips/Assembleon line up. The other important bit of inf
