Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 27 13:20:23 EST 2000 | Mike F
I would consider a Broker for equipment if I was getting something I was familiar with, such as a 2nd machine of a model I already had. The more complicated the machine, the more likely I am to go to an experienced rebuilder or approved remanufacture
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 27 21:28:36 EST 2000 | G Henning
strong interface to CAD for programming a must. Integrate with MRP systems, online (web based) component parameter data? No CAD data? Why not scan the blank with the P&P and recognize footprints/ designators. Diagnostic messages must be concise and a
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 25 20:15:04 EST 2000 | H.J. Kim
Is anyone out there using "single profile" on high mix production? Or would you recommand suitable reflow oven for that? Some oven manufacturers would announce for that. We have tested four different b'ds on their oven. Results(delta t) were 20 to 2
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 25 17:47:01 EST 2000 | Dennis VanBuren
We are integrating an "Additive Process" on one of our boards - incorporating numerous mod wires, cuts, and new component placements. Some of the new runs pass next to fine pitch devices and will require stencil modifications to accommodate the Addit
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 27 16:06:19 EST 2000 | Dan Green
IPC apologizes for www.apex2000.org being temporarily unavailable. IPC recently switched Internet Service Providers, which led to this problem. Corrective action is underway. As Roland Gorouard noted, you can still reach the APEX Web site through
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 26 21:16:28 EST 2000 | Dave F
Mark: It sound like one or more of the following is happening: * Previous heat cycles (ie, reflow, reflow, wave) are degrading the surface protectant * Wire solder flux doesn't have enough stomp to burn through the corrosion. That poor ol' stuff
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 25 15:13:34 EST 2000 | Dave H
Kris, Weigh very carefully the above caveat with regard to IPA. I would ask for documentation to substantiate this claim, which likely stems from a desire to sell "his" chemistry, while "slamming" competition. I'll be happy to run some tests for you
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 24 12:28:02 EST 2000 | Michael Bryant
Yes, in an effort to better organize account information, the hit counter has been moved to your Account Manager page. You can access it by following the link on the left of the horizontal, pin-stiped bar at the top or bottom of any page that says "M
Electronics Forum | Sun Jan 23 13:36:05 EST 2000 | Mike Gamble
Would anybody like to tell me which is the best show. Reson for asking is I am in South Africa and cannot attend both (time/cost etc!) We are a contract facility and I therefore would like to attend a show that has as broad a scope as possible. Hope
Electronics Forum | Sun Jan 23 17:20:11 EST 2000 | Thomas Ravener
The most economical way is to look at each others web site and look at the co's that have pre-registered and the booth #'s they are registered to. This would be a non bias approach. This would allow you the opportunity to see if the co's that interes