Are Your SMT Machines ESD-Safe?

Are Your SMT Machines ESD-Safe?

October 25, 2014 – “There is no such thing as an ESD-safe machine without an ESD-safe nozzle.” Universal Instruments was a pioneer in ESD-safe (Electrostatic Discharge) machinery and tooling, so when an opportunity to validate this investment presented itself…...
Odd-Form Assembly Automation – Lead-to-Hole Ratio

Odd-Form Assembly Automation – Lead-to-Hole Ratio

October 6, 2014 – Lead-to-hole ratio is the amount of variance between the largest diameter/diagonal of the lead to the smallest diameter of the hole. This factor has to be considered in the determination of viability for automation. There are so many factors...

Odd-Form Component Automation – Packaging Oh Packaging

September 30, 2014 – Component packaging is the single most important issue to take into account when considering automation for odd-form factor components. The electronics industry is pretty unique in that the majority of components are regulated by a...