Paul,
I bought several spare "fixtures" and kept them under warranty. Alpha
replaces them "overnight" when a blowout occurs - at a rate of about one in
1000 uses (predicted based on current usage). Also, Alpha ensured us a
better/kinder bend radius and softer other edges is in the offing to reduce
failure much more. Actually, it seldom occurs and provides little down time
with spares and as chageover time is like seconds, it's not a concern.
The very consistent print quality, storage, and low foil prices, as
advantages, far outweigh the only issue in the entire system unless you
count the increased stencil/fixture weight as you'll want to provide weight
training for some operators. Come to think of it, they'll get that training
lifting the things.
Earl
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Klasek <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 09, 1999 5:54 PM
Subject: Re: [TN] Stencil Racking
> Sounds good Earl ;
> define "sometimes" : 100ppm ops ?
> define "minor" : what than : vulcanize the leak ? buy new ? downtime
> frequency experienced ?
>
> Thanks again paul
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Earl Moon [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, 10 August 1999 4:52
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [TN] Stencil Racking
>
>
> Paul,
>
> I developed Tetra for my last contract. It was/is great. Only minor
> annoyances with
> bladders sometimes bursting. Works off air pressurized rubber bladder
> surrounding
> the foil attachment fixture. Pump it up on the workstation pop in the
foil,
> and release
> the pressure to get a very consistent 42 newtons across the foil.
>
> Advantages as very little storage space, very precise prints because of
> tension, half
> the cost of frame/foil stencils, available in all technology types, and
> other stuff. Also,
> complete system, including assembly and cleaning station fixturing, for
> under $7K.
>
> Enjoy,
>
> Earl Moon
>
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