I just finished setting up a pick and place machine and reflow oven I purchased at an online auction. I don't really need it, I came across the listing right after I had a frustrating ordeal with an assembly house.
Now that I have it I plan to load it with jellybean components and shorten the assembly process for prototypes (overkill, I know). Perhaps in the future I'll use it for small runs.
What I got:
- APS NOVASTAR (now DDM Novastar) L40 Pick and Place machine
This came with:
- Computer and monitor
- Five Feeders (2x8mm, 2x12mm 1x16mm)
- Two bank feeders
- One vibrating tube feeder
- A few cut tape holders
- Nozzle holder and 6 nozzles - GF-12HC-HT Reflow oven
- OKi (Metcal) BVX-200 fume extractor
Unfortunately, I'll be travailing and I don't have any current projects that require assembly so it might be a few months before I can properly play with my new toys.