Steve, Thanks for the information. Not being too familiar with these things, is there any problem with pressure sensitive adhesive sticking to parts or am I looking at a non-issue? I ask because on occasion we seem to get parts that randomly stick to the cover tape. Rick Thompson -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Stephen R. Gregory Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 11:16 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Component Taping Equipment? In a message dated 09/22/2000 12:20:07 PM Central Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > As a small contract manufacturer, we receive alot of components that aren't > machine placeable from our customers. I'm looking into the possibility of > putting the components on tape and reel in-house. Any feedback on vendors > for this equipment and the feasability/cost effectiveness of doing this > would be appreciated. Should I even consider it or just send parts out? > > Thanks in advance, > > > Rick Thompson > Ventura Electronics Assembly > 2665A Park Center Dr. > Simi Valley, CA 93065 > > +1 (805) 584-9858 voice > +1 (805) 584-1529 fax > [log in to unmask] Hi Rick! We've got a V-Tek machine here...it's a model that I don't think they make any more...it's called a Compak. It's manual but we don't do any high-volume tape and reeling. I like it because the set-up is so easy. Uses PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) cover tape, so you don't have to worry about heat shoe settings or things of that sort... Go to: http://www.vtekusa.com/products.htm There will be their latest models there...they're not that expensive either. Like I said we don't do any high volume taping, so it fits our needs pretty good. -Steve Gregory- ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d ############################################################## To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET ############################################################## Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information. If you need assistance - contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ############################################################## ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d ############################################################## To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET ############################################################## Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information. If you need assistance - contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ##############################################################