I have a FocalSpot lower end unit (actually it's the highest of their low end machines), which I am delighted with for manual XRAY inspection. I think it is an excellent value, but it ended up costing around $67K by the time it was installed. This replaced an ancient Nicholet which needed some parts. The parts would have cost about $30K. Used machines might be an option for you, but know that the prices for repairs may give you false economy. Maybe you could rent space on someone else's machine? Wayne Thayer -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Stadem, Richard D. Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 8:11 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Low-Cost X-ray System Good Morning, Kong! The only things you can get for under $15k, Try: http://www.advanced-intelligence.com/goggles.html Or, perhaps: http://www.cirris.com/humor/x-ray_glasses.html Another choice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BFbla9t18A But seriously (I do respect your inquiry): http://www.techni-tool.com/static-products/pace/PaceXR3000XRayInspection System.html. Pace may have a demo unit they would be willing to sell. or, even better: http://www.phoenix-xray.com/en/products/benchmate/benchmate.html For 15k, you will have to look on the used market. There are many units out there, but buyer beware. However, you can often find a good deal, I would try to get at least a 1 year tube warranty from a reputable used equipment dealer. -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kong Hui Poh Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 6:44 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Low-Cost X-ray System Hi Technetters, I am looking around for X-ray inspection system. However, most of the machine costs more than $50K. Because my usage is rather low, hence, it will not be worth to invest too much capital in getting 'expensive' one. Is there anybody who bought a system that cost less than $15K and can do a reasonable good job. Any good recommendation.? Thanks.. KH Poh --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 15.0 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/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 ----------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 15.0 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/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 ----------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 15.0 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/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 -----------------------------------------------------