Dan: Other problem noticed is the down time to reload a feeder that ran out of parts. Does this intelligent feeder send information to the machine to let it know that a feeder is about to run out of parts so that the operator is ready when it does? Regards, Ramon > We use an Inteliplacer 10 from Tyco (formerly Multitronics). The > intelligent > feeders have internal electronics with static RAM to store data about the > type, qty and lot number of the reel loaded. Additionally the hand held > programmer used to enter data has a bar code reader that can read this > data > from a bar code label on the reel. When the feeder is attached to the pick > and place it sends the data to the system automatically. As you can see > intelligent feeders can reduce set up time dramatically. I would never buy > another system that didn't have this feature unless it was for a single > product dedicated production line *and* there was a significant cost > savings. > Dan > --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e 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 or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/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 -----------------------------------------------------