We have stiff trays with THICK wedges of antistatic foam on the sides
(accommodates varying board widths) the inspectors use to move the board
around on their benchtop.  Once placed on this tray/foam concoction, they
can slide the board around easily without having to lift it numerous times.
If they have to turn the board over, they move it out from under the scope
or halo, flip it over, push it back under whatever inspection aid they're
using and keep going.

We provide a variety of mirrors for the inspectors, but they do also inspect
"off side" the bench when necessary.  But at least when they get to this
point, they are not already fatigued.

Jan Pelchat
Benchmark Electronics

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephen R. Gregory [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 11:16 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: [TN] Inspection Jig/Support
>
> There's stuff out there, but it can be pricey. One such system is shown
> at:
>
> http://www.visioneng.com/stereo/vs8_pcb_inspection.htm
>
> Rotatable mirrors, lenses, ect. so that you can view 360-degrees around a
> part, indexable X/Y tables so that you only inspect an area once...that
> is,
> you can take a break and come back to the exact same spot that you were at
>
> before you left on break, as well as providing a systematic way to inspect
>
> the whole assembly. But as Peter said these systems aren't cheap...
>
> Had them at a previous employer, I think they're pretty good...if you can
> afford them.
>
> -Steve Gregory-
>
>
>
>
>       I'm looking for a moveable/articulating jig to hold a PWB during
> visual
>       inspection with a microscope.  The issue is the board's weight over
> 9 -
>       10hr
>       shift wearing down the inspector(s).  Dunno if this is would be a
>       counterbalanced arm/swivel ... curious to see if anyone has any
> thoughts or
>       similar experiences.
>
>       Thanks in advance,
>       Mike Sewell
>
>
>

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