I know APS makes a Taped axial, radial & SMT Component counter around
     $2400 US ( I couldn't find the company number, but distributers sell
     it like Comkyl (800)538-1578). There are others too, just as good, but
     is it worth the time and money to control parts that most are only
     $.01 each?

     Some other tricks for counting is to have your pick and place give you
     the count usage to subtract when returning to stock.

     Divide the reel into quarters and go to the next quarter mark and
     divide from orginal reel size count ( example 2000 component reel
     size, if 1/2 used up, record 1000 on your inventory system)


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Subject: [TN] need info: automated counting chip capacitors / resisto
Author:  "Hyun J. Kang" <[log in to unmask]> at _Internet
Date:    5/15/98 11:01


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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