http://www.kec1.com/default.asp Industries Number 1 source for quality new, preowned and remanufactured PCB assembly equipment sales and services. en-us http://www.kec1.com/servservices.asp In recent years, many assembly operations have avoided purchasing Through Hole Automation. It has been viewed as a declining technology and unlike SMT it is possible to assemble PTH boards manually. The reality is Through Hole is not going away and by not having through hole automation you may be unable to be competitive on some of the most lucrative work available to the small and mid size CEM. Similarly many OEMs, particularly in the industrial controls segment, are throwing away profits by continuing to insert components manually. Kintner Equipment can assist you in finding the optimum insertion solution. Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:31:41 MST http://www.kec1.com/equippurchasing.asp Helpful Hints For Purchasing Used Equipment. Used or remanufactured printed circuit board assembly equipment can be an excellent alternative to purchasing new. But it can also be an expensive proposition if your not careful. Selecting the right supplier and following a few simple guidelines, will help insure the value of your next equipment purchase. Use the following guidelines for buying your next used/remanufactured machine or system: Guide Line Yes No Is the equipment well suited for the task (present and future)? Is there a clear and accurate description of the machine(s) configuration, date of manufacture, model and serial numbers that you are considering? Are the appropriate manuals, set up fixtures, calibration tools, spare parts included? Do you know how many hours or cycles have been logged to date? Can the equipment be demonstrated? Is the machine supported by the OEM and are spare parts readily available? Has the machines functionality or safety features been altered in any way? Can a customer acceptance be performed with your product prior to delivery? Does the selling price include installation, training and follow up support by qualified technicians? If the machine is being sold as remanufactured, were OEM or after market parts used in the rebuilding process? Is there a warranty and does it cover: parts labor, travel related expenses, etc - if yes, for what period of time? Do you have recourse if the equipment does not perform as represented or requires costly repairs? A 30 day return privilege is an excellent way of protecting your interest. Have you requested references? A NO in any one of these categories can represent costly exposure for the buyer. Choose KEC for your next equipment purchase! Serving the industry since 1985. Walt Kintner. Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:31:41 MST http://www.kec1.com/shopper.asp New, used and refurbished circuit board assembly equipment available. Conveyors, Custom Machine design nd Build, Lead Processing, Liquid Dispensers, Material Handling, Ovens and Furnaces, Feeders, Inserters, Programmers, Sequencers, Wave Soldering, Wire Processing and Work Board Holders available at Kintner Equipment Corporation. Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:31:41 MST