FixtureFlash PCB Fixturing Solutions brought to you by SP Precision _____ May 23, 2002 Don't know which way to turn? Wow, it has been a little too long since the last issue. Sorry for the delay. It is definitely time to pass on a little more information, so let's get to it. We know that running the PCB at an angle through wave solder can reduce a lot of potential problems such as bridging, shadowing, etc. But how do you determine the optimal angle of presentation? Here is a solution that you can use over and over again. The type of fixture shown in this photo is designed to rotate the PCB in 5 degree increments, allowing you to find the correct angle before ordering dedicated tooling. It is a two-piece system, consisting of the fixture base, and a mating center piece. Keep a base around, and just order a center piece when needed. When you receive the center piece, drop it into the base and run it at various angles until you find the one that works best. This takes all the guesswork out of ordering these kinds of fixtures, and can serve to keep your prototype costs down because you can use the same base for many different PCB's. Notice how the fixture in the photo is complete with overarm bars to provide topside component support also! Hope you like this idea, it's a good trick to have in your bag. Until next time, happy assembly! _____ Thank you SP Precision would like to thank everybody for reading FixtureFlash. We hope you find this information useful. Your comments about FixtureFlash are more than welcome and greatly appreciated. <mailto:rpm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=FixtureFlash_Feedback> Click here to email your feedback. And, If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding PCB fixturing, please email or call. We are here to help you. Thanks again for helping to make SP Precision the best and most responsive PCB assembly fixture manufacturer in North America. _____ Contact Information Website: <http://www.spprecision.com/> www.spprecision.com Information / Sales: <mailto:sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Find all company contact information here: <http://www.spprecision.com/company/contact/contact.htm> www.spprecision.com/company/contact/contact.htm SP Precision International 2660 SE 39th Loop Hillsboro, OR 97123 Phone: (503) 357-9228 Fax: (503) 357-1202 Toll Free (Outside Oregon): 1-800-PALLETT (725-5388) _____ Removal from newsletter You are receiving the FixtureFlash Newsletter because you have previously expressed interest in SP Precision's product line. If you wish to be removed from future mailings, please follow this simple two-step process. 1) Click <mailto:fixtureflash-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe> here and hit the send button. The system will email you for confirmation. 2) Simply reply to the confirmation email and you will be automatically unsubscribed. _____ Copyright © 2002 SP Precision International, Ltd. All rights reserved. _____
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