Try the IPC-9850 document.
The scope statement is attached below.
1.1 Scope
This standard establishes the procedures to characterize machine placement
capability of surface mount assembly
equipment in specification documents, as well as in documentation used to
verify a specific machine's placement
capability conformance to the specification, while maintaining a placement
accuracy to placement speed
relationship.

Mel Parrish
Soldering Technology International
Madison, AL
256 705 5530
256 705 5538 Fax
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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Rick Thompson
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 7:22 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [TN] Pick-and-Place Evaluation Checklist?


I'm in the process of looking for new equipment and was wondering if
there are any online resources such as checklists or evaluation guides
for features, etc. to use when comparing machines. I realize that a lot
of it depends on individual needs but was hoping there may be some
generic guidelines available as a good starting point. Can anyone point
me in the right direction or perhaps be willing to share something
you've used?

Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to provide.


Rick Thompson
Ventura Electronics Assembly
2655 Park Center Dr.
Simi Valley, CA 93065

+1 (805) 584-9858   x-304  voice
+1 (805) 584-1529 fax
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