Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 23 17:33:23 EST 2005 | adlsmt
Are the components 100% tin plated? Thats what we are buying and we have no problem at all soldering with the same profiles we always have used and we use the same alloy as you but different mfg. We have not had problems soldering tin plated parts wi
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 21 11:44:43 EST 2005 | Guenther
We are running this reflow oven and are trying to get up to speed to meet RoHS. WE are having an issue with zone 9 coming up to temps. Does anyone know where we might get service or parts for this old oven? I have not found any information for this o
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 25 12:12:46 EST 2005 | pjc
To state whether an oven can or cannot "do lead free" very much depends on what type of product you need to solder. High thermal mass products are problems for 4 and 5 zones ovens becauase they typically cannot follow the solderpaste mfrs. profile, u
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 24 03:31:35 EST 2005 | Al
Thanks for the reply. I was looking to find some technical information on each of the process technologies to help me make a decision on what would be the best solution. I have also been collecting information on various selective soldering equipme
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 28 11:35:37 EST 2005 | stepheniii
There is also peelable or watersoluble masking. I've only seen the peelable masking used. Not ten minutes ago an engineer showed me a board a customer was having trouble with that they are waveing all the bottom parts. That board should be selectiv
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 23 12:34:35 EST 2005 | PWH
Cartridges/dispenser systems supply even paste volume to the screen. This will help provide the most consistent squeegee roll as well as paste deposition on PCB. Messier, though = much printer maintenance. Some people also like to use a caulking g
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 23 18:47:18 EST 2005 | fastek
Sean- For what it's worth the Topaz X wins out over the Samsung for both service and support in the US as well as machine longevity. Samsung machines do not have a reputation of lasting all that long. Can't go wrong with a Japanese built machine in
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 29 16:19:07 EST 2005 | randygray
Hello, We have a 1999 vintage Philips Topaz for sale. This machine comes w/ 2 FES carts and approx. 30 feeders. The machine can be seen running at our facility in New Hampshire. Please let me know if you are interested. Best Regards, Randy Gray rgra
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 30 08:58:14 EST 2005 | russ
Thanks Fastek, Appreciate the info. I value personal experience very highly. Although I currently use Samsung I wouldn't necessarily say I think they are the best. (I'm a Fuji guy at heart) I was just looking for info for possible future needs.
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 23 15:59:56 EST 2005 | vickt
Sean, It seems you have a good list to consider so far. Are you also aware of the Universal AdVantis product line(based on the very successful GSM platform)? There are multiple machine configurations and options providing the upgrade path you are lo