I think LSM is the way to go for hi-mix, lo-volume shops. It just works too
good. Simple, effective, and can be had for pennies.

Jason Gregory
Manufacturing Engineer
LaBarge Inc. --- Houston
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Well, the time has come that I may have actually convinced those who
control the budget that a NEW piece of Paste Height Inspection Equipment
may be of value.  My intention behind this prospective purchase is Process
Control, Product/Program Verification, and Process Validation (for printing
Glue and Paste with components as small as CSBGA's and 0201's and as big as
DPAK's and PLCC84's)

I have experience with the Cyberoptics 2D Products (LSM and Sentry) and
I-Systems
I did a quick search and found there are a couple other manufacturers
selling "Paste Inspection Systems".
These include:  Panasonic, GSI Lumonics, Omron, Agilent, and Orbotech.

My questions are as follows (keep in mind we are a high mix low volume
shop):
1.  Are there any other manufacturers out there that I missed and should
research?
2.  Any Pro's/Con's about the equipment out there?
3.  2D vs. 3D -- Any strong opinions?
4.  Accuracy and Repeatability -- Any idea who's is the best (in real life
-- not just on paper?)
5.  Any recommendations if I had to buy one today?

-Carrie

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