Steve
Exactly what I needed, thanks!

 - Graham

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lustig, Steven K.. [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 1998 9:09 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: [TN] need info: automated counting chip capacitors /
> resistors
>
> 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
> [log in to unmask]
>
> >----------
> >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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