Mike-
     
     SMT magazine, March 1996 issue, has a 4 page article on PCMCIA 
     assembly. It's written by Paul A. Ayllon of Celestica Inc., whom I 
     believe have fairly extensive PC Card assembly experience.
     
     According to the article, "Hot bar technology was also tried and 
     ultimately adopted." The phone number given at the end of the article 
     is (416)448-5023, North York, Ontario.
     
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Subject: ASY: HOT BAR EQUIPMENT
Author:  [log in to unmask] at _internetcc
Date:    6/7/96 10:01 AM


     
Greeting to all!
     
We are currently evaluating hot bar equipment  for mult-pin Surface Mount 
connector (PCMCIA type). I am interested in inputs on application, potential 
vendors, equipment capabilities, and other specifications required to 
consider for Hot Bar soldering (speed, accuracy, thermal profile, etc.).
     
Thanks in advance for any suggestions q : - )
     
     
Michael Yuen
     
Electronic Assembly Corp.
Phone:    414 - 751- 5515
Fax: 414 - 751- 5351