Correct. Both companies make excellent equipment. I have used both. Be sure to review the options available for spray valves. PVA has different styles available for different applications and has the ability to mount more than one to the robot gantry. They also can provide unique and special needs work cell designs. At my previous employer we had a PVA with two different valve styles for the different applications we needed. PVA has true four axe movement including rotation which I have found to be great. Nordson has their swirl coat applicator. I have not used it but I understand that it does provide a good bead spray all the way up to your fan pattern. Andrew Kettlewell Process Engineer Sypris Electronics Tampa, FL 33612 813-972-6269 -----Original Message----- From: Dehoyos, Ramon <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:39:45 -0400 Subject: Re: [TN] Selective conformal coating machine Both PVA and Nordson spray equipment are good. PVA is easier to program and less costly. Ramon -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Schaefer, Chris Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 1:12 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Selective conformal coating machine Hello Gil, We currently employ the use of 2 inline spray systems and one Nordson C708, and one Asymtek Select Coat. I have been through the training for the programming, equipment operations, maintenance, and I found the systems to be quite user friendly. I have used both of these machine for 3 years and have not really had a problem with the mechanics or the software. I actually find the programming to be really fun because it is sort of a game to determine what the best solution is to coat the boards. I have also had great experience with the technical support of the machines. I have always received an answer to a problem in a timely fashion and the solutions they provided were effective. I find the customer tech support aspect "very" important when evaluating manufacturers equipment - they in my experience are near the top. Next year we are planning to replace a minimum of one of our machines with a new one to keep up with technologies and control features, but I will not sway towards another company. I know that PVA has excellent equipment as well. One of our sister companies has one and they are very happy with it. Hope this helps. CAS -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Zilber Gil Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 11:38 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] Selective conformal coating machine Hello, Currently we are hand masking and spray coating. We intend to buy a selective conformal coating machine from Asymtek OR PVA. Do you have experience with these machines and can recommend which one to buy? Any recommendation on other companies or other technique? Thanks, Dr. Gil Zilber Technologist, Elta system Ltd. 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