We purchased these from Start International, 800/259-1986,
www.startinternational.com
Through hole loupe #ZTZPR @ about $75.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Franklin D Asbell [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 10:26 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: [TN] Non-destructive Thru-hole Inspection
>
> Dave,
>
> A device we use that is quick and easy is a PCB through hole eyepiece
> (kind of ironic, yes...~grin~) Sometimes called a prism eyepiece. Any
> supplier of optical devices for
> electronics should be able to direct you to a source. This device uses a
> prism lens that splits the through hole into 9 images each a an oblique
> angle for viewing the holl
> wall. It's a real quick way to confirm hole wall quality.
>
> Franklin D Asbell
> Network Circuits, Inc.
> Irving, Texas 75061
>
>
> Dave Kell wrote:
>
> > We are looking for a way to look inside plated through holes to check
> the electroless plated deposit for voids prior to electrolytic. Possibly a
> fiber optic video scope?
> >
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