>From the EMPF HelpLine in Indianpolis, prepared by Pat Kane.

> SMT magazine for a back issue that has a chart showing
>comparisons of equipment between vendors.  Don't know which issue but about
>one year ago.
>Secondly, the more important thing is to define his needs i.e. thru-put,
>type of components, captive or contract builds, etc.  The thing to remember
>here is that these machines ALL place components and do it well or they
>would not be in the business.  The evaluation becomes what are YOU going to
>do with it in your facility?  If you are changing the mix of parts out a
>lot, then you should investigate machines that are easiest to changeover.
>If you are building the same thing eveyday, then thru-put may be the most
>important parameter.  The ease of programming becomes a major difference
>between machines especially if you are a contract builder and change over
>a lot.

>He can call me if he likes and we can discuss this further when I know more
>about what his application will be.

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