Wolfgang do you have a picture of that?

Dorothy Lush

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> From:         Busko, Wolfgang[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To:     TechNet E-Mail Forum.;Busko, Wolfgang
> Sent:         Wednesday, July 25, 2001 5:27 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      AW: [TN] Inspection Jig/Support
> 
> Mike,
>  
> we are using what´s called here in germany a "Kugeltisch".
> Think of it as let´s say a saladbowl resting in a ring that allows for
> tilting up to 45°. On top of it sits a bearing mounted plate that allows
> for
> easy turn in whatever direction you want and any angle you need. Adjusting
> the midpoint of your plate to the center of your vision field allows you
> to
> "look around components" without runing out of sight.
> Of course it´s made out of dissipative material ( means ESD safe) and in
> addition has a vaccuum feature that allows for locking a desired position
> for rework purposes.
> I also tested one of their protoypes with an X-Y-sliding table mounted to
> the plate but that turned out to be to time consuming mounting and turning
> the boards.
>  
> I personally like this thing very much ( and I have to admit that the
> basic
> idea to use some arrangement like described above developed in intense
> discussions with the supplier of our optical equipment many years ago) but
> I
> don´t know if something similar is available on the other side of the
> pond.
> Here it is distributed by a small company with the focus on custom made
> optical equipment and accessoires and they have problems finding reliable
> distributors for other areas.
> But, maybe something like that can be found in your area. 
>  
> It´s a low-priced solution that´s fun to use and loved by our and other
> operators.
>  
> Wolfgang
> 
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Mike Sewell [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Gesendet am: Dienstag, 24. Juli 2001 23:30
> An: [log in to unmask]
> Betreff: [TN] Inspection Jig/Support
> 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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