Re: Small batch SMT tools?

Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> wrote:

I've a colleague who has offered to "build" the first batch of
boards for my alpha site -- about 1000 pieces (though small;
about 3 sq in each; 25 different designs).
 
I feel like I'd be pushing my luck to ask him to also build the
prototypes -- about 50 total pieces.
 
I have an opportunity to rescue some kit, this weekend (PnP,
stenciler, hotplate, another Leister, etc.) if I opt to do the
prototypes myself.
 
But, I suspect this will be more work than it is worth.  (I've never
assembled boards this small and densely packed).  And, is more "stuff"
to store, here.
 
[OTOH, if I have to do any rework...]
 
Perhaps I should "ask nicely" and promise him some baked goods or
ice cream as an incentive?  Pizzas for the folks on the 'line?
 
 

Board stuffing has got so cheap that we don’t even stuff protos.

JLCPCB is the bomb, apart from the occasional rotated QFN.

Cheers

Phil Hobbs

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Dr Philip C D Hobbs  Principal Consultant  ElectroOptical Innovations LLC /
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