PCB Holding Platforms - Page 1
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author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 27, 2010, 04:07:04 pm
content: Hi allAfter receiving my rework station today, I was wondering if if anybody has any recommendations on PCB holding platforms (I am unsure of their proper name/term) ?CheersQF.EDIT:Typo in title - "PCD" meaning PCB...

author: DavidDLC
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2010, 04:36:14 pm
content: The name is standoffs

author: David
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2010, 04:51:20 pm
content: I think he is referring to some form of 'jig' to hold the PCB while working? Something like this:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AOYUE-618-Versatile-Working-Platform-/320525883101?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item4aa0d4d6dd?I have looked into these but can never find such a platform with a large enough area for my PCB's.Dave

author: charliex
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2010, 05:09:06 pm
content: http://zeph.com/they're not cheap though, since they seem to be mainly government contracts or other such padded invoiceryi do have one of the frames, it works, its expensive, as is all their stuff.

author: Matt
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2010, 06:55:46 pm
content: Probably looking for something like this:http://www.panavise.com/index.html?pageID=1&page=full&--eqskudatarq=3-Matt

author: redek
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2010, 07:41:49 pm
content: Panavise makes some great vises, that work quite well. I use a 396 at work, but if it was my own money I'd buy a 315.

author: tsa
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 27, 2010, 08:34:02 pm
content: I love this one here:http://www.gie-tec.de/downloads/db_142043.pdfThe PDF is in German, the PCB is easily fixed with clamps. After placingallyour components into the PCB holes, simply close the frame, turn it around and bingo: You can cut all the wires and then solder the whole PCB. FOr SMD parts the clambs are sufficient, so you can place all parts securely.

author: charliex
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2010, 08:34:47 pm
content: that ones pretty nice

author: DJPhil
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2010, 02:25:53 am
content: Quote from: charliex on May 27, 2010, 05:09:06 pmThat's an interesting setup. I wonder if I could put all the metal rods I've salvaged out of printers together and get something close.Thanks for posting the picture, it's got my mind going.

author: charliex
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2010, 05:08:24 am
content: i'd be amazed if you couldn't , theres nothing to it.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 28, 2010, 10:24:13 am
content: I know people who have used those plastic PCB guides from 19" rack mount units mounted on a custom sliding frame. Better to have them and the adjustment horizontal instead of vertical, that way the board can be tilted and not slide off.Like thesehttp://au.farnell.com/rittal/3684654/guide-rails-pcb-160mm/dp/1198880Dave.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 29, 2010, 09:59:39 pm
content: Quote from: shafri on May 28, 2010, 11:10:17 amUnfortunately not, but it's one of those Aoyue 968's. I think they are essentially rip off Hakko's. But they are bloody good and I'm really happy with it so far.There's also plenty of rework tut's on the net just Google them. At the moment I wouldn't like to advise you on anything since I am a complete novice to hot-air rework.Thanks for the suggestions guys.