Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 17 08:01:44 EST 2003 | stefwitt
The format is X,Y Theta of the component center for all placement machines. Gerber data can be useless, unless you have the reference from pin 1 to the component center. Some machines offer a CAD convertion tool. I don't know any machine, which can
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 18 11:35:43 EST 2003 | John
Does IPC list a specification that describes the acceptable thermal stress capabililty of components? I seem to recall something about dipping at 260C for 10 seconds, but I can't find the reference. Also seem to remember descriptions of the allowab
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 19 19:28:59 EST 2003 | bwet
We are looking for recommendations on reliability testing (thermal cycling, vibration, etc.) of BGAs AFTER being soldered to a PCB. Are there any standards that include such things as heating cycles (like a minimum of 5,000 cycles), ball-ball leakag
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 27 21:25:15 EST 2003 | Al Capone
Has anyone in this forum experience the can soldering defect? The can component is supposed to be placed on top of a group of RF components to protect the frequency from escaping and interfere with the adjacent RF component. After the reflow process,
Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 11 19:17:20 EST 2004 | EL
Our company are in the hi-mix low volume OEM factory. We need an AOI machine that is dependable, accurate, user intuitive, ability to detect any defects we specify, and meet our budget. I appreciate all your input as to what type of AOI are out the
Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 11 19:17:25 EST 2004 | EL
Our company are in the hi-mix low volume OEM factory. We need an AOI machine that is dependable, accurate, user intuitive, ability to detect any defects we specify, and meet our budget. I appreciate all your input as to what type of AOI are out the
Electronics Forum | Tue Dec 16 16:14:20 EST 2003 | Bill
We are in need of a replacement conveyor belt for an unload-end conveyor(post wave solder). The part number we had at one point (formerly PCT automation) was 65-4008-4 (Belt, Flat-W=23.75 L=171.70) green high temp conveyor belt. Any help would be g
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 22 18:08:38 EST 2003 | Tom B
Dave is absolutely right! A question is there free standing DI water left on Parts after wash and rinse, if so this can definetly exacerbate the problem. You can try to remove excess DI water by using an IONIZER air source to blow off any water. S
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 19 01:45:02 EST 2003 | Grant Petty
Hi, Our local suppliers keep running out of passives, and it's becoming annoying. Does anyone know of any large component suppliers who sell passives, and often keep stock? We would like to find large US or overseas passive component suppliers for
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 19 08:16:26 EST 2003 | odody
Hello, I am in need of a tool that will use Gerber data and extract the placement data, etc. for part placement. I have searched the posts here and on other boards and haven't found anything real recent regarding this, and I am hoping there is a new