We use the SVS Systems Model 8500. It is good at 3D laser inspection of solder for volume measurements. I cannot inspect all pads, because it is too slow for our line rate. Keep that in mind when looking around. We are also looking at Visicom for post component placement in paste, and post solder inspection. They seem to be much better with this than SVS. However, gage R and R confirms SVS to be the best at solder volume inspections. I still would like to find out if a particular volume is best for a particular component. If you know of a source, please let me know. Thanks. ################################################################ TechNet E-Mail Forum provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ################################################################ 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's web site (http://www.ipc.org) "On-Line Services" section for additional information. For technical support contact Hugo Scaramuzza at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.312 ################################################################