2nd to Fischer. Excellent machine. Handheld need a lot of samples, the accuracy is not there. (you cannot tell where the lead is come from, for example, if it is from resistor construction, it is exempted for example for RoHS).

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From: George Wenger
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 15:36
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Subject: Re: [TN] XrF systems

Richard,

I've used several Fischer XRF units over the past 30 years and was extremely
happy with their performance and with the service provided by Fischer.

George Wenger

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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Stadem, Richard D.
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 2:49 PM
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Subject: [TN] XrF systems

I am considering requesting capital for an additional or replacement XrF
system, but would like to go in armed with a short list of particular models
and costs and be confident of their performance records and capabilities.
The least important factor is cost, so don't hold back from sending me a
confidential email on your choice.
The machine should be able to accurately determine the percentage of gold,
silver, tin, nickel, lead, copper, etc., down to the .001% level in order to
confirm that the plating on incoming component leads meets the component
print or requirements.
It should also be able to accurately determine the metallurgic make-up of
any given metal sample. Is that asking a lot? I don't know.
I prefer a hand-held, but if what I am looking for is only available in a
base machine package, then that will have to work.
No information you folks provide will be shared. Feel free to send me an
email at either [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
I sincerely appreciate any information you can share with me.

Thanks
R. Dean Stadem