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I am looking for a poster (or anything) that shows Polarity ... - Jul 24, 2013 by tb

I'm not sure what's out there on the web, but you could alwa... - Jul 24, 2013 by Reese

Hi, We have a software tool (called QPlan) that can give ... - Aug 08, 2013 by Alexei Shkolnik

I don't know about a poster, but we just print the Data Shee... - Aug 20, 2013 by ProcEng1

Hi, This is a first step before you enter this info into ... - Aug 21, 2013 by Alexei Shkolnik

We are just looking for something to get trainees familiar w... - Aug 21, 2013 by

Take pictures. ... - Aug 21, 2013 by Reese

IPC sells a booklet that should cover what you're looking fo... - Aug 24, 2013 by Action_101

Hi, Our software solution (called QPlan) is using IPC sta... - Aug 25, 2013 by Alexei Shkolnik

What does your software do for providing component polarity ... - Aug 25, 2013 by Action_101

Hi, After you got datasheets of component shapes (only ne... - Aug 26, 2013 by Alexei Shkolnik

I thought this thread was about someone wanting a simple gui... - Aug 26, 2013 by Action_101

Yes, that is all I am wanting is a guide to show new employe... - Aug 26, 2013 by

Then the ipc booklet I suggested a few posts up would be exa... - Aug 26, 2013 by Action_101

#70011

SMT Component Polarity Guide | 24 July, 2013

I am looking for a poster (or anything) that shows Polarity Markings for different SMT Components. I would like something for SMT Operators and SMT Setup to be able to look at when training or when they are questioning the polarity of a part. If anybody knows where I can find something that would help please let me know!!!

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Reese

#70012

SMT Component Polarity Guide | 24 July, 2013

I'm not sure what's out there on the web, but you could always make your own based on your own devices used. This might be better.

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Alexei Shkolnik

#70297

SMT Component Polarity Guide | 8 August, 2013

Hi,

We have a software tool (called QPlan) that can give you a solution for polarity and deviation problem on SMT machines. You can read about it on our site: http://www.proventustech.com. Also, you can send me an email: alexeis@proventustech.com.

Best Regards, Alexei

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ProcEng1

#70451

SMT Component Polarity Guide | 20 August, 2013

I don't know about a poster, but we just print the Data Sheet for parts with questionable polarity markings. Just remember, that not all SMT LEDs are marked by Cathode. We have ONE LED that we use that the manufacturer puts a dot on the anode side.

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Alexei Shkolnik

#70459

SMT Component Polarity Guide | 21 August, 2013

Hi,

This is a first step before you enter this info into component library. But this step is optional if you have enter this info before and you have a right tool to check your and simulate PCB manufacture.

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#70462

SMT Component Polarity Guide | 21 August, 2013

We are just looking for something to get trainees familiar with the different polarity marking so they know what to look for.

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Reese

#70463

SMT Component Polarity Guide | 21 August, 2013

Take pictures.

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Action_101

#70505

SMT Component Polarity Guide | 24 August, 2013

IPC sells a booklet that should cover what you're looking for

https://portal.ipc.org/Purchase/ProductDetail.aspx?Product_code=34435333-B3A1-DC11-B108-001422202D38

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Alexei Shkolnik

#70508

SMT Component Polarity Guide | 25 August, 2013

Hi,

Our software solution (called QPlan) is using IPC standards and many more in simulation of SMT production.

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Action_101

#70516

SMT Component Polarity Guide | 25 August, 2013

What does your software do for providing component polarity in a reference guide?

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Alexei Shkolnik

#70518

SMT Component Polarity Guide | 26 August, 2013

Hi,

After you got datasheets of component shapes (only new one) and enter it to SMT machine library (including Polarity Mark and Position), you can use our software to simulate and fix all angles. Also, our software has tools to add Polarity information for SMT machine libraries that doesn't support it. In addition, you can merge all needed information (like ECAD, BOM etc) and do the simulation. Another features are deviation fixes, pitch and shape check, margins etc.

So, my suggest is inserting of datasheet information to the SMT machine component library and use our software to simulate and fix all possible failures.

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Action_101

#70521

SMT Component Polarity Guide | 26 August, 2013

I thought this thread was about someone wanting a simple guide so they can train their operators on polarity for a wide range of components, not a software package for programming. I am confused, but that happens from time to time.

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#70533

SMT Component Polarity Guide | 26 August, 2013

Yes, that is all I am wanting is a guide to show new employees what to look for when a part has polarity, something that shows the dots, lines or beveled edges on ICs, or lines on caps and so on.

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Action_101

#70535

SMT Component Polarity Guide | 26 August, 2013

Then the ipc booklet I suggested a few posts up would be exactly what you need.

Instead of paying the $45 to ipc, you could always pay me $30 and I'll make you one..lol

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