Electronics Forum | Fri May 11 10:59:39 EDT 2012 | 14367
Thank very much for the feedback. I was asked why mixing the paste was not a good idea. Could you provide the answer please? It's always better to hear from an outside expert:) The SOT23 - some of them have actually flipped upside down ; plus we hav
Electronics Forum | Sat May 12 08:58:23 EDT 2012 | davef
On mixing paste: There could be a lot of hand wringing about the need to minimize solvent evaporation, flux separation, and chemical activity. [True alarmists will throw in oxidation of the alloy.] But I think the real concern is a change in viscosit
Electronics Forum | Fri May 11 15:12:00 EDT 2012 | bwjm
Hi Guys, I need some help. I was running prototyping volume previous and my SMT line uses manual printing. Business has picked up and i started to get higher volume 300 to 500 pcs each model. I am running a small firm and have only a small sum of cas
Electronics Forum | Tue May 15 13:08:53 EDT 2012 | deanm
Dittos from A Very Frazzled Man. Money spent on a better process is almost always more advantageous than better inspection. As for manual TH insertion, have you considered a semi-automatic machine like the Contact Systems CS-400? While the "E" serie
Electronics Forum | Tue May 15 17:24:52 EDT 2012 | jeremymek
Hi Before I say anything I ll qualify who I am. I work for a AOI/SPI manuafacturer Automatic printer is your best option for small runs. Print process is responsible for a vast number of solder defects and improving here is your best start. Have a
Electronics Forum | Sat May 12 01:46:19 EDT 2012 | miulius13
Hello guys, I hope this thread is located properly! I have few designs made in OrCAD Layout and I need to switch them to automatic assembly but I've been told that I need pick and place files for them ... hence my request for you: How can I export t
Electronics Forum | Mon May 14 13:20:22 EDT 2012 | kahrpr
first I am personally not a fan of dross reducers. We have enough issues with contaminants on boards (high impedance analog) so i do not want to introduce more contaminants into the process. Second I have not had much luck with any dross reducers. We
Electronics Forum | Mon May 21 10:25:16 EDT 2012 | swag
Ask for board fiducials if you're running arrays. Global fids on the panel do not work well. One handy product we use on flex is "Tacsil". Works well on SMT pallets as well as router operation. It's double sticky stuff that helps hold on to the P
Electronics Forum | Wed May 23 13:32:01 EDT 2012 | rrpowers
There is also a good reference book on flexible circuits from Joe Fjelstad. http://flexiblecircuittechnology.com/flex4/ This book covers everything from creating the flex circuitry itself to the assembly of flex circuits. Also, roll-to-roll assemb
Electronics Forum | Mon May 21 09:00:19 EDT 2012 | mosborne1
Try switching to a polymer nozzle. Your machine manufacturer may sell them on any machine shop can mill you one. Also check to see if your pick and place had a puff off function. Some older machines have a mechanical adjustment on the mac valve used
