Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 26 14:19:14 EDT 2019 | slthomas
Since our process engineer took off for allegedly greener pastures I've taken it upon myself to provide whatever assistance I can with the process side. In this case I'm trying to get the "2 1/2D" inspection up and running. They've never us
Electronics Forum | Sat Aug 03 07:46:25 EDT 2019 | makersan
Hi to everyone, We want to buy an AOI machine, What are the essential features for the AOI machine? We couldn't decide between 2D and 3D, our highest component is about 2cm. The smallest case we use is 0402. Which product should we choose consideri
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 14 18:17:32 EDT 2019 | slthomas
We are down to the last few unresolved PCBA test failures in a work order and scrambling to get them repaired and into a mechanical assembly. What we have found in quite a few of these cases are cracked 1206 MLCCs. The failed parts are all the same
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 06 11:59:20 EDT 2019 | SMTA-Eric
In regards to machine utilization of an automated in-line SMT Placement equipment, is there any statistical data that may indicate what a typical line should expect to achieve? What is a reasonable target for a low volume high mix production environm
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 09 10:25:41 EDT 2019 | slthomas
In general I'm against them but I do understand that sometimes a valid reply to a post could be from a representative for a *paid* advertiser and a real solution to a problem could be their product. That said, posting a barely relevant comment on a
Electronics Forum | Wed Dec 04 04:28:58 EST 2019 | oxygensmd
It seems there isn't right connection between solder and solder-legs. Maybe check that the LEDs get huminidity, have some oxidation on the legs, try different solder paste, check the reflow solder profile. On the photo I can not saw properly reflowe
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 06 13:49:14 EST 2020 | slthomas
A lot of people also assume that the filtration is for cleanliness of the gasses that are leaving the plant, and that is not the case. I helped spec. (like you, Rob, I let someone else do the math) a system like yours, with a single common main trun
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 28 07:10:30 EST 2020 | spoiltforchoice
Looking at buying a new stencil frame. We are a small low volume, high mix place & can changeover stencils several times a day. There are several framing systems out there but most of them are Pneumatic.(VectorGuard,Zelflex,LTC Quattro) I've seen/h
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 10 10:41:29 EST 2020 | SMTA-Tony
Hello Phil, As the other respondents have mentioned, the cooling rate is not easily controlled and varies based on the oven and board design, as well as the settings of the last few zones and cooling zones. In general, the board is going to cool in
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 06 08:32:20 EST 2020 | SMTA-Ken
Volume dictates throughput required. High-Volume = Requires redundant processes, Two Lines. Mid-Volume = Dual Lane or Two Lines. Low-Volume = Single Line. So Mid-Volume is the only volume scenario that a case for dual lane could be made. Dual Lane :
