Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] automated "labjack"

Archie,

The one that I have seen moves the boards along on a carrier through the solder bath.

Robert Colin Campbell
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----- Original Message -----
From: Archie
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 1:40 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] automated "labjack"


It is my understanding that when boards were soldered commercially the
boards were stationary and a wave was created that deposited the solder
on the boards. But what do I know.
archie =) =) =)

Graham Stabler wrote:

>
> I've been thinking about an idea related to solder/adhesive dispensing
> on PCBs. The idea requires a short stroke z-axis but it would be much
> better if it the PCB itself could be lifted rather than moving the
> head up and down for various reasons.
>
> Lets say you want to move a pcb up and down by about 3mm or so and
> quickly making sure that it all moves by the same amount. Is
> something like a lab jack the best bet or is there something cleverer?
>
> Graham
>
>

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