Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 04 19:10:11 EST 2004 | wport
I work for a small OEM. We have outsourced our SMT in the past and considering purchasing some used SMT equipment. My knowledge is limited in this area. Someone in my company has found a Zevatech 575 machine. Our run size is from 25pcs.to 500pcs.
Electronics Forum | Sun Feb 22 15:53:13 EST 2004 | Dreamsniper
Hi, Try using or creating a simple data collection system using MS Access...Try this idea: operator inspects the board, then scans the PCB barcode. Then enters the fault found using the codes you are using in your sheet. It's a bit laborious but it
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 04 20:26:11 EST 2004 | davef
Alloying lead does not affect its vapor temperature. As you and others mentioned, the vapor temperature is well out of the range of your processing temperatures. Some people concern themselves about potential health hazards of lead by thinking abou
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 09 22:03:14 EST 2004 | Ken
In 2001 I assisted the shutdown of two of our company facilities. Very sad day. The equipment distribution was about 75% Chinese the remaining went to Mexico (we were a multi-national CM). I find it amusing that the Mexicans are worried about thei
Electronics Forum | Sat Mar 20 08:54:28 EST 2004 | Primus
As I said, I'm new, and I've never seen the adhesive dot method. I'm certian our company will stick with paste, though, because we make our own boards (with a vertical plater no less!!!) and contamination is quite an issue. We do a fair amount of rew
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 12 11:53:47 EST 2004 | Dreamsniper
Thanks Dave...it's such a good site for reworking BGA's (reballing). But what about when it comes to re-attaching the BGA onto the PCB? We are using Flextac Stencils but I found out that the apertures of their stencil is bigger than our pads for the
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 15 12:37:37 EDT 2006 | Doug at AccuAssembly
I wanted to update some information on BarTector posted earlier. Brock Electronics stopped handling the BarTector product in Jan 2006. Our company, AccuAssembly, currently manufactures, sells and supports BarTector. For more information on what Bar
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 07 08:28:41 EDT 2004 | Dougie
Hi, We are Scottish manufacturing company considering a move to Immersion Silver finished PWB's from HASL. The driver behind it being the RoHS and WEEE legislation in Europe at present. My question is... We plan on using a Sn/Cu/Ni solder bar in o
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 07 08:30:22 EDT 2004 | Dougie
Hi, We are Scottish manufacturing company considering a move to Immersion Silver finished PWB's from HASL. The driver behind it being the RoHS and WEEE legislation in Europe at present. My question is... We plan on using a Sn/Cu/Ni solder bar in o
Electronics Forum | Fri Apr 30 18:44:24 EDT 2004 | RicardoF
well, it seems that's a question very similar to previuos ones: - High Mix Low - Volume Line? - High Runner Line? - Will you consider operating costs? - Are you in a small/medium/big company so you can negotiate support, spares,etc - Have you checked
