Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 14 16:06:27 EST 2000 | zorox
We have an ERSA machine here where we have solder "spikes" occasionally. We have made sure our flux is dispensing properly, we have adjusted z axis speeds, our preheater is heating properly, adjusted XY speeds, etc. Can anyone think of something we m
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 14 23:49:37 EST 2000 | DL
Our land patterns are slightly bigger than the part, we've had no problems. There are your own concerns about the part hanging over the pads, this can be ok or not depending on your application and/or how much part is over. I'm sure this is in the J-
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 13 13:16:12 EST 2000 | Sal
Guys Has anyone had good or bad experiences with the ECD Oven/Wave rider piece of kit ? Before I ask my manager to break the bank to pay for this kit what I would like to know is what will it do for me ? but more importantly will it give the custome
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 13 20:55:11 EST 2000 | Dave F
Not too much to go on, bud. Tell us about: * Wire material, finish, insultation, etc * Wetting problem description * Why feed that the wire is used for through is important * Range and extent of the problem * Results of metallographic analysis of "g
Electronics Forum | Sat Nov 11 10:20:10 EST 2000 | JAX
Have you tried running a glass plate? If you still need to adjust placement it is a machine issue.( calibration ) If everything is good your conversion software needs looked at. That's all I have without knowing the CAD software and Machines
Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 02 19:54:45 EDT 2001 | Steve
George, Did you ever get to the bottom of your XY offset issue. I am a user of Protel and SMS Linecontrol, and know the system well. You probably need to find out if the Protel XY is the component center or Pin 1. The SMS Linecontrol Protel modul
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 10 17:53:25 EST 2000 | Dave F
As fortune might have it, many CAD mfgrs use .pcb for their files. Just for a few: Zuken Visula, Pads Power-PCB, ACT CAM-350 and derivatives. Why not: * Read it into your present CAD system [assuming it's one that can read .pcb files] * Generate
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 09 23:27:53 EST 2000 | Craig
We are considering using gold plating on our fine pitch pcbs (as oppossed to HASL). We have heard of long term solder reliability problems with joint imbrittlment how bad is this and does it apply for all of the different plating processes the same?
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 08 18:30:19 EST 2000 | Rob Kelley
I have been earnestly seeking out a resource from whom I might purchase used Philips feeders for the ACM line. Due to its relatively recent introduction into the market, these are rather hard to find, and have not had much luck going through Philips
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 20 04:37:34 EST 2000 | Paul Gerits
Dear Mr. Kelley, You can contact the local Philips EMT organization or the head office in the Netherlands. We have pre-owned feeders in stock, if the ones you require are available you can request. contacts: rein.sprokholt@philips.com (region euro
