Graham,

We have a V-tek PC-2500 Motorized SMD Taped Parts Counter which we have
given to our stockroom for those same inventory purposes.  They are
happy with it and find it easy to use.  Basically, you place the reel on
one spindle, feed the tape through the counting sprocket and into a
second reel.  It is motorized so it counts fairly quickly and you can
then quickly rewind the reel to get the tape back the way it started and
double-check your count at the same time.  Note that this equipment,
like others I am aware of, counts the holes on the tape adjacent to the
component pockets rather than the components themselves.  So, if you are
missing parts somewhere in the middle of the of the tape, it will not
tell you this.

Hope this helps

-Steve
Steven K. Lustig
Process Engineer
EMS Technologies, Inc.
Norcross, GA
(770) 263-9200 x4714
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>----------
>From:  Collins, Graham[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent:  Thursday, May 14, 1998 7:55 AM
>To:    [log in to unmask]
>Subject:       need info: automated counting chip capacitors / resistors
>
>Good day Technet.
>I'm currently battling with our parts guys over inventory control of
>components.  For the big stuff like ICs it is fairly easy to count them, but
>for chip caps / resistors it is more difficult to count them 'cause they are
>on tape and reel.  I've suggested the technique of measuring the length of
>tape and dividing by the pitch, but our inventory guys want something
>automated.
>I'm sure such a thing exists, but have no idea where to begin looking.  Can a
>Technet guru point me in the direction of an automated counting machine for
>counting parts on tape and reel?  Please reply off the Technet if it sounds
>like an advert.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Graham Collins
>Process Engineer
>Litton Systems Canada
>(902) 873-2000 extension 215
>
>

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