Jerry, I was going to respond to your initial posting and actually recommend the Mydata, but didn't want to cloud your investigation on the Quad. I am and always will be a high defendant of Mydata PnP's. I have extensive experience on TP-9's, TP-11's and TP-18's. I have no experience directly with the new MY series. The Mydata's are very user and programmer-friendly and their configuration can be easily manipulated to fit your needs. My personal opinion and suggestion is, by all means, go for the Mydata, but only for mid-to-high mix, low-to-medium volume. The split-gantry setup cannot keep up with high volumes. They are very accurate and placement is excellent. Also, I wouldn't suggest trying to inline it. It's better as a stand-alone. I have experience on Zevatech's, Panasonic's, FUJI's, Multitroniks (Europlacer, before the split), Contact's. I believe the Mydata's to be superior in low volume arenas. Just my two cents. Jason Gregory Software Specialist - NPI Group SCI Systems/Plant 2 13000 S. Memorial Pkwy. Huntsville, AL. 35803 (256) 882-4107 x3728 [log in to unmask] >>> [log in to unmask] 10/17/01 10:49AM >>> Many thanks to all who commented. We now are realizing that we have to investigate each machine more carefully and not relay solely on sellers recommendations. Said that, I would like to tap your fountain of knowledge again. Given the need for short run, prototype geared assembly profile, what would be your recommendation for a Pick and Place machine? Also what is your opinion of MYDATA equipment, highly popular in my Metro, NY area. Just don't break the bank, please. Thanks in advance Jerry --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send the following message: SET Technet NOMAIL Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or 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 unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send the following message: SET Technet NOMAIL Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------