Vishy,
        We have evaluated the Siplace bulk feeders here a few months
back, they worked very well. In addition some of the component
cartridges can be recycled back to the mfr for refilling rather than
disposal. Some of the issues to consider are:

        - Material control of bulk parts requiring counting after a
production run.
        - Resistors being mounted value down.

        The technology is there, you just need to see if it fits your
applications....

Mike McMonagle
PCA Process Engineering Supervisor
K*Tec Electronics
1111 Gillingham Lane
Sugar Land, TX  77478
(281) 243-5639 Phone
(281) 243-5539 Fax
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Narayana Vishy-CVN002 [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, June 04, 1999 3:27 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [TN] Bulk fed parts
>
> Has any technetters got any experience with bulk feeders on Siemens
> Siplace
> machines ? What are the critical factors . How is the performance
> mischuck,MTBA etc ?
>
> Also, Is the current trend going towards bulk fed parts ? Are the
> passive
> component suppliers ready ? Looks like there is lot of resistance for
> this
> technology .
>
> Let me know,
>
> Vishy.
>
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