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- | ===== What not to do ===== | ||
- | Don't just put the tube into the vibrator and back it off one part-length. | ||
- | It will result in a mess :) | ||
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- | {{:mdcpickandplace:feederjam.jpg|}} | ||
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- | ===== Modifying the tube ===== | ||
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- | Instead, you need to notch the end of the tube to hold the part in place. We plan to just reuse the same tube over by 'reloading it' from one end. | ||
- | To demonstrate, we'll use a 8 SOIC tube. | ||
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- | {{:mdcpickandplace:soictube.jpg|}} | ||
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- | Take one chip out and lay it on top of the tube, then notch the top with a razor blade just before the tail of the chip | ||
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- | {{:mdcpickandplace:cuttubenotching.jpg|}} | ||
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- | Now put the chip away | ||
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- | {{:mdcpickandplace:cuttubenotched.jpg|}} | ||
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- | Using sharp diagonal cutters, cut at the TOP of the tube from the end to where the notch is. Repeat on the other side | ||
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- | {{:mdcpickandplace:cuttube.jpg|}} | ||
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- | Bend the top flap up and cut it off so that any burr is on the top, not impeding the chip. | ||
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- | {{:mdcpickandplace:cuttubebend.jpg|}} | ||
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- | When you're done there will be a channel that keeps the chip in place and doesnt let it vibrate off to the side but has space for the nozzle to pick up the chip | ||
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- | {{:mdcpickandplace:cuttubedone.jpg|}} | ||
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- | {{:mdcpickandplace:cuttubedetail.jpg|}} |