Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 03 15:18:27 EDT 2006 | Steve
If it's only 30 boards why not just get a stencil foil and hand print it? It's a piece of cake...
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 03 15:22:43 EDT 2006 | Mark M.
I agree with Steve on this. If you just order the stencil you would probably save more money than have to fix the boards if you were to do it manually. Most stencil houses for new accounts will let you get a free sample screen as an evaluation.
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 03 16:05:23 EDT 2006 | stepheniii
I've cut component patterns out of old stencils. Not as good as buying a new mini stencil but still it worked. I guess you can't buy those pre-pasted boards? I've never tried them but they look interesting.
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 03 16:38:26 EDT 2006 | cuculi54986@yahoo.com
You can get prototype stencils for $140 from Stencils Unlimited. I've never used their services but I have considered it. The stencils are frameless and even come with a hand squeegee for you. http://www.stencilsunlimited.com/prototype_stencils.ph
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 03 18:01:24 EDT 2006 | stepheniii
If you do find one, you will want to cut some kind of "handle" with it. You might want to practice cutting a different pattern first, if you only find one of the pattern you need.
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 04 03:44:23 EDT 2006 | slaine
you should be able to work out the resistance of the heater element from the power rating (watts), and the Voltage its working at. then measure the resistance of the element and see if your anywhere near.
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 04 03:48:14 EDT 2006 | slaine
Ps the above answer was to test if the element is failing, if you think the element is not working due to the current supply being limited you can carry out the same calculations but work out the current required then put an ammeter in series with th
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 05 15:21:03 EDT 2006 | RusH
We are having significant issues with lead free parts on leaded assemblies. Particularly grainy and non-wetted solder joints. Does anyone have any solutions.
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 20 07:03:46 EDT 2006 | sliebl
I really appreciate the input, guys. Having only had the opportunity to run the Contact machines, I was not aware that many of the other machines use coordinates for locals. Now about those damn, mid-chip solder balls.... oh, that's another topic.
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 03 06:01:15 EST 2006 | geb
Hi Mika, Have you been able to find the circuit diagram? Could you post a link to it or email me, please.
