Rick,

The important question is SMT or PTH?

We are using Contact Systems PTH equipment (5 systems) are very happy
with them.

One question that becomes important is, what means is used to go from
your PCB layout program to making a working machine placement program?
We ended up creating a custom Microsoft Access® module that made several
comparisons and ran several filters to output those components that were
machine inserted and a separate list of the non-machine insertable
parts.

Phil Nutting 

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Thompson [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 10:22 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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