Charles Barker asked:

>Some years ago, there was a mechanical system on the market for measuring
>the height of paste deposited on a pad. The system consisted of a small
>granite block, a needle attached to a Mititoyo measuring device that was
>moved by a thumbscrew and a monocular 'scope set at about a 30 degree angle
>with a back light.
>
>The measurement was taken by moving the needle down until it contacted the
>top of the paste, zeroing out the Mititoyo, then driving the needle down
>until it touched the pad itself. The Mititoyo then read out the thickness
>of the paste.
>
>Does anyone know of such a simple system out there anymore?

Simple, I don't know - but at lease there are no laser beams, computers, or
servo loops with $50K worth of automation...let us know if it works.

try:

Start International
972-960-1986

regards,


Jerry Cupples
Interphase Corporation
Dallas, TX USA
http://www.iphase.com

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