We have several Mantis systems in place, all equipped with 6X and 10X
lenses.  We rarely need more magnification for normal inspection purposes.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jean-Francois Bissonnette [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, December 23, 1999 6:34 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [TN] Magnification recomandation needed
>
> Hi technet wizzes!
>
> We're re-establishing our QC dept and I would
> need to know what to look for in the solder
> inspection departement.  What kind of microscope
> should I look for?  According to the table in
> IPC-A-610, I would need 10X mag. equipement, Is that
> enough?  Most of our board are surface mount, be we
> do have some through hole board done.
>
> We have a 6X from Vision Engineering (Mantis) and
> it is not sufficient (from my point of view) to inspect
> certain soldered smd chip.
>
> Any suggestions???
>
> JF
>
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