Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 25 09:31:56 EST 2005 | davef
pyramus, First, search the fine SMTnet Archives for previous discussions on BGA shorts. Second, we're still not clear on the issue. * Is the problem with a BGA? If so, please describe the BGA, including any heat spreader * Is the problem with a uB
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 15 16:31:45 EST 2005 | Samir Nagaheenanajar
The general consensus is - you can run Pb-Free/RoHS parts in a Sn-Pb process as long as you RUN HOTTER. I've heard that "running hotter" means greater peak temperatures exceeding 217 / 221 C - common SAC alloy eutectic points. Anybody know any gene
Electronics Forum | Wed Dec 14 07:53:57 EST 2005 | tk380514
Aperatures are often best decided by the stencil manufacturer principally because they would know what is easiest and best for there laser cutting machines, why would i dictate to them something that would not work well for there machines. but are yo
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 08 22:35:41 EST 2005 | fastek
Harry- That's true but we weren't hear to discuss what's the cheapest printer around. The guy wants to step up in technology without jumping into the Mercedes-Benz of printing. In my mind any MPM printer below a UP-2000 would not serve his purpose.
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 16 23:34:18 EST 2005 | Ola
Are You sure that You are working f0r a electronic/oil/fire works industry and Don't know what a ESD-coat is used for????!!! Or how it is build up with a lot of thin metal threads inside, so it will become someting like Faraday cage!!? Or how Electr
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 23 16:17:05 EST 2005 | Cmiller
What kind of volume and what kind of complexity? I know a few lead wire houses that are low cost and do a good job. We do a lot of cables. We dont do harnesses. Most of this type of work has gone to Mexico. Give me a better idea of your requirements
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 04 03:35:17 EST 2006 | johnw
Hi Mike Dont be under the misconception that the Machines from China are poor infact I am just back and to be honest these guys are very good at what they do the machines are excellent and too be honest in lead free process they are well ahead of us
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 05 13:29:43 EST 2006 | jax
Nothing is automatic from Gerber. Gerber is stupid data. (Pads are defined, not components) I think you are looking for Centroid Outputs not CAD. Cad defines the components on the board as well as the board itself. Centroid gives Ref. Desig., X, Y,
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 12 13:58:13 EST 2006 | sarar
I agree. Phil is a very respectable guy who knows what he's talking about, and his writings are well-done. I'm sure there are some consultants out there who are less than par, and the profession as a whole has a stigma of just rambling a bunch of m
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 18 07:48:12 EST 2006 | avalancher
Hi Ron, The Tray Wagon magazine is designed to go on all the MYDATA machine types, and equipped options. When you have a conveyor system, you do need to mount it so that when the tray wagon goes all the way to the back, it does not hit the exte
