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Software for converting txt2vios or programming a Philips Comet

Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 20 14:13:43 EDT 2005 | Rich

I use Cad2Cad v1.5 with Phillips Topaz. I don't know how much is differs, try this: Converting data to a Philips VIOS Text File format: 1. Open the pick and place data in Excel and format it to look like table 1. ** Make sure you delete the �mm�

Fuji PAM measure

Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 16 12:52:13 EDT 2005 | timekey

Steve- Depending on which Fuji model you have, Fuji PAM either needs to be purchased from Fuji or if you have a CP-7, CP-8 or NXT, Fuji PAM is already installed in the machine from the factory. The kit...if you are required to purchase it from Fuji i

tape splicing pros and cons

Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 23 08:16:57 EDT 2005 | gregp

Base, You are absolutely correct. This is what I intend to do. In fact, our feeders at one time had reel hangers that would allow for reel removal and thus splicing. Sometimes it is frustrating when people are set in their ways and won't consider

How do you identify Lead Free Boards from Sn/Pb?

Electronics Forum | Sat Oct 08 00:49:59 EDT 2005 | Mika

We do the following things: 1.) RoHS PCB:s is marked with a code. This is to identify that the PCB:s itself are RoHS compliant. 2.) If it is a true RoHS PCBA; we put a printed label with a green "texture" on the PCBA. 3.) If it is a mixed PB free/PB;

Same wave process do not apply to all finish board

Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 14 09:58:13 EDT 2005 | patrickbruneel

Here's what I believe is happening. The main difference between the HASL boards and the gold plated boards is that HASL boards are pre-soldered. HASL boards need very little flux activity to get good hole fill and the machine settings have a wide pro

SMT tape boards!

Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 26 06:36:33 EDT 2005 | rlackey

Hi Ken, We would build a one off with an exact number of components on a different line, in a different manor completely to a volume, chipshooter job - however, we'd only really be doing a one off like that if it was a prototype as we're not in that

RoHS parts - leaded solder

Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 25 15:19:15 EDT 2005 | jimmyjames

Sorry this is such a long thread but I would like as much input as possible to everything I ramble on about... :) ------------------------------------------------------ We are now seeing more and more RoHS parts showing up in our SMT inventory and

Baking for delam prevention

Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 16 18:44:54 EST 2005 | Mike F

A good board used soon after you receive it should not delam. If only a small percentage is doing that I urge you to do some more looking at the board quality while you do the baking. Do a search of the archives on baking boards, Dave F had some good

Quad 1000, looking for opinion

Electronics Forum | Mon Oct 31 12:04:05 EST 2005 | erokc

bobpan, thanks for the reply. I currently have a Quad 100 with no vision, well it had vision but is blind now and the vision system is not supported. Anyway, I use it for my own production. I can leave it set up for my product runs. Technology ch

Quad 1000, looking for opinion

Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 02 04:19:59 EST 2005 | rlackey

There have been times when we could have done with having a Ken or 2; He may not always agree with everyone but he has demonstrated a very good process knowledge over all the time I've been using SMT net. Also I've never read one of his posts that w


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