SMT WAFFLE TRAY DIMENSIONS

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Does anyone know the correct way to measure the pitch of the... - Jul 20, 2010 by dman97

Of course the best way is to get a dimensioned tray drawing ... - Jul 21, 2010 by Sr. Tech

Doesn't JEDEC define dimensions for trays, reels, tapes, etc... - Jul 21, 2010 by davef

They define outer tray dimension and thickness. The array is... - Jul 21, 2010 by Sr. Tech

Thanks all. ... - Jul 21, 2010 by dman97

> Thanks all. But why the hell don't they just print ... - Jul 21, 2010 by whitewing

dman97

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SMT WAFFLE TRAY DIMENSIONS | 20 July, 2010

Does anyone know the correct way to measure the pitch of the cavities between the rows and columns of waffle trays? Everytime that we measure using a caliper, it is always off. Is there a formula to use to determine the exact center of the cavities? I am trying to pick parts off the trays with a Fuji IP3 and Fuji Flexa. Thanks for any help.

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Sr. Tech

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SMT WAFFLE TRAY DIMENSIONS | 21 July, 2010

Of course the best way is to get a dimensioned tray drawing if possible. The next best way is measure point to point over as many cavities as you can open your calipers up to. Divide the measurement by the number of pockets you spanned. This reduces the amount of error that's gets compounded when you only measure cavity to cavity.

Secondly if your tray drawers are even slightly bent on your MTU..forget about it.

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davef

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SMT WAFFLE TRAY DIMENSIONS | 21 July, 2010

Doesn't JEDEC define dimensions for trays, reels, tapes, etc?

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Sr. Tech

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SMT WAFFLE TRAY DIMENSIONS | 21 July, 2010

They define outer tray dimension and thickness. The array is specific to the component type.

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