Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 30 10:04:26 EST 1998 | Clint Hardee
Yes, the GEM series feeders are quite different. In fact, if you put CSM feeders on a GEM machine, you will probably break nozzles and crash the head due to the fact that the CSM feeders have a mechanical arm that sticks up toward the front of the bo
Electronics Forum | Sun Nov 22 10:05:37 EST 1998 | Christopher Lampron
| Does any body know stencil manufacturer in states or south east asia for electroforming processes and step down from 5mil to 3mil. | | Thanks! | Daniel, I do alot of work with Photoetch stencils in Massaschusetts. I do not have the Phone number h
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 19 15:44:34 EST 1998 | Earl Moon
| We are investigating purchasing boards off-shore (Topsearch). Part of their process is to punch the matrix instead of router them. These boards are mixed technology. Is anyone aware of difficulity processing punched boards? | Thanks, | Mike | Big
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 19 09:52:34 EST 1998 | Hamilton Correa Junior
We have some PCB�s in our warehouse in Manaus - Brazil. They are stored for more than 2 years , in a condition of 25 degrees centigrades and a humidity ranging from 60% to 90%. Do these conditions cause the PCB�s to deteriorate over time? If so , wha
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 19 06:33:45 EST 1998 | Des
I have a requirement to reform the legs on flat pack devices (en-masse) due to materials handling problems. I am aware of the pitfalls in reworking any IC in this way however I have no choice in the matter. I have found one suitable machine on the we
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 17 15:27:20 EST 1998 | Barry Kauffman
Can someone please tell me where I might find detailed information on the processing of a double-sided flex circuitry design. I am looking for specifics such as methods of fixturing,printing,placing and reflowing.Things to keep in mind when processin
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 17 12:34:37 EST 1998 | Kurt Waskow
I am interseted in an entry level placement machine and looking for opinions and advice on manufacturers. My present line, an MPI-580 just became obsolete due to a bankruptcy situation! I need to place BGA and 20 mil fine pitch, speed is not too cr
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 17 07:00:29 EST 1998 | Electrochemical Publications Ltd
Each time that I have attempted to register our company in the SMTnet Industry Directory Database I have been unsuccessful. When clicking on CONTINUE at the bottom of the page, the next screen is a blank page, yellow strip to the left hand side and t
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 17 08:14:17 EST 1998 | Clifford Peaslee @ SMTnet
| Trying to update our page, but continues to state " Information Missing" when trying to "submit". is it me? | Dave, Most likely it is not you. The software that drives this site is custom designed, so it may have bugs and glitches. If anyone has
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 16 14:24:39 EST 1998 | greg cronin
I loaded my company profile onto SMTNET in the contract manufacturer area, I wanted to load my company logo but there was no way to upload it. I think other people may be having the same problem. Also I tried to go to the update area to fix it but