Try using an ionizer on the pick/place machine. Sometimes 0201s and smaller can be affected by very minor charge buildup, such as what occurs from the cover tape peeling from the carrier tape. If no improvement, then you know it is cover tape glue and not the minor ESD charges.



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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bob Cochran

Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2018 11:11 PM

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Subject: [TN] looking for advice on how to deal with 0201's sticking to my nozzle and tweezers...



Hello,



We're starting to use 0201's more often, and they like to stick to my 

tweezers and nozzle.



I'm not sure if it's an electro-magnetic force, friction, or something 

else, but they don't like to let go.



Perhaps there is a wipe or spray out there for the nozzle / tweezers 

that will reduce the sticking force?



Thank you,



Bob