Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 17 16:25:05 EST 1999 | Brian W.
I used an off-line paste height measurement device to control my paste process. I did not inspect every board, just a random sample once an hour. I have used both manual and automatic devices. I like the automatic becuase: 1 - I have no "operat
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 30 16:50:20 EST 1999 | Dave F
Greg: It depends on the specifics of the flux you are using. You didn�t say. Generally, using a: � "No-clean flux" should create no flux entrapment problems for most applications. � RMA with 25% or more solids as a "no-clean" should create no flu
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 26 06:18:18 EST 1999 | stefano bolleri
Jeff & Ted, we have used a dispensing system too and yes, I agree, we are not too happy with the results. Not at the point that it doesn't work, though. I think our problem basicly is that we have selected an entry-level dipensing system. We are app
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 09 20:06:26 EST 1999 | Robert Culpepper
This may help you regarding the V-Groove or scored board designs. With respect to material left, I did some experiments and found that for our process .009 of material seemed to be ideal. There was minimal stress required to break the boards apart ye
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 28 23:45:23 EDT 1999 | DGrenier
JC: Seen this before, many times. We fixed our problems at the co I work for by giving a packaging specification to our purchasing dept. Took some work but the payoff was pretty big. This document includes such things as orientation,pitch,tape type
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 06 15:29:24 EDT 1999 | Tony
| Our first article inspection after machine placement can take several hours depending on the complexity of the board. The operator visually checks the board against the drawing and bill of material. I'd be interested to hear if there are any other
Electronics Forum | Mon Sep 27 17:59:34 EDT 1999 | Scott Cook
| I'm trying to start a small SMT contract shop and I need | assistance in selecting equipment. Quad seems to be the | leader but if there is something else out there that can | better suit me please let me know. My shop starting out | is going to b
Electronics Forum | Mon Sep 27 22:49:59 EDT 1999 | Earl Moon
| | I'm trying to start a small SMT contract shop and I need | | assistance in selecting equipment. Quad seems to be the | | leader but if there is something else out there that can | | better suit me please let me know. My shop starting out | | is
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 23 17:31:12 EDT 1999 | DaveH
For another excellent vendor try EMC GlobalTechnologies in Pennsylvania (215)340-0650. Contact Marty Wetzel. | | | | | | any thoughs? | | | | | | thanks | | | | | | | | You should use pallets that stand the reflow as well so that no separation wi
Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 21 08:49:59 EDT 1999 | Chad Notebaert
| | My stencil thickness is 6 mil and we got qfp's with fine pitch. | | how many percent should i reduce my stencil aperture using a 6 mil stencil for 0.5 mm pitch and 0.4 mm pitch ? | | | | thanks | | | We use 6 mil lasercut stencils with 15% redu
