HWGC P&P machines - Documentation, Discussion and Info

[48X24X48X]

Right click, the group you wanted and can either move up or down the list, move to end or start of list.

[SuperSVGA]

Has anyone purchased these machines from eBay? I've been looking at a few listings (ex https://www.ebay.com/itm/313260134355) and they say things like "Stock in USA" and free shipping, but I'm sure it can't be that easy...

[Jackster]

Has anyone purchased these machines from eBay? I've been looking at a few listings (ex https://www.ebay.com/itm/313260134355) and they say things like "Stock in USA" and free shipping, but I'm sure it can't be that easy...

YX list stuff in Europe as well on AliExpress but it is always weeks until they can ship so I doubt.

[SuperSVGA]

YX list stuff in Europe as well on AliExpress but it is always weeks until they can ship so I doubt.

I'm not super worried about shipping time, more just that I'll make the order and get surprised with like $3,000 in additional costs that were not listed anywhere.
It's also quite odd because the delivery estimate is quite optimistic, and if I remember right you only have 30 days after the expected delivery date to open a case with eBay.

[Jackster]

YX list stuff in Europe as well on AliExpress but it is always weeks until they can ship so I doubt.

I'm not super worried about shipping time, more just that I'll make the order and get surprised with like $3,000 in additional costs that were not listed anywhere.
It's also quite odd because the delivery estimate is quite optimistic, and if I remember right you only have 30 days after the expected delivery date to open a case with eBay.

Knowing eBay's buyer protection policy and how flawed it is, probably a easy way to get a free pick and place machine 

[48X24X48X]

With sudden lock down in China at any time, it's almost certain delivery will be late.

[48X24X48X]

2 of my electrical feeder wouldn't work and has the air leakeage sound only when actuated. After making sure it's not the electronics part (pressing the forward and backward button still moves the tape) or the slot/valve on the machine as the issue (swap out with a pneumatic and other working electrical feeder), I opened up the electrical feeder. The tube for the pneumatic signal came off from the pressure sensor inlet. Putting it back solved the issue. Just in case anyone having the same problem.

[stefangem]

Hello

I have a SMT550. There are some problems with the software. Now I have the problem, I assembled a printed circuit board and one component was missing. They unhook the component and he assembled it without a component. Which is also correct.

Now I have received the component and put the hook back in, BUT it no longer assembled this component.
What can be the problem?

[48X24X48X]

I know you are not a native English speaker, but I'm trying to wrap my head around your sentences but I couldn't comprehend your question.

[PartialDischarge]

Hello

I have a SMT550. There are some problems with the software. Now I have the problem, I assembled a printed circuit board and one component was missing. They unhook the component and he assembled it without a component. Which is also correct.

Now I have received the component and put the hook back in, BUT it no longer assembled this component.
What can be the problem?

How did you specifically unhook the component? Doing so from the pcb list by unchecking the mount tick box is the easiest

[JanL]

Hello

I have a SMT550. There are some problems with the software. Now I have the problem, I assembled a printed circuit board and one component was missing. They unhook the component and he assembled it without a component. Which is also correct.

Now I have received the component and put the hook back in, BUT it no longer assembled this component.
What can be the problem?

Hello Stefan,
this sometimes happens when the software shifts the part to group 0. You have to get it out of group 0 by adding it to another group.
Sort the parts by group after inboard check chips and then select the part in group 0. Now you can move it to another group using right mouse button.
Jan

[stefangem]

Hello

I have a SMT550. There are some problems with the software. Now I have the problem, I assembled a printed circuit board and one component was missing. They unhook the component and he assembled it without a component. Which is also correct.

Now I have received the component and put the hook back in, BUT it no longer assembled this component.
What can be the problem?

Hello Stefan,
this sometimes happens when the software shifts the part to group 0. You have to get it out of group 0 by adding it to another group.
Sort the parts by group after inboard check chips and then select the part in group 0. Now you can move it to another group using right mouse button.
Jan

ok. Thanks. i will this test. Sorry for my english.

[SebastienG]

Hi Guys,

Thanks a lot for all those who share their knowledge in this topic. High value for all the information I found while reading all messages.

I'm currently installing an SMT 880 I had as a second hand system. Nearly unused from the previous owner...a long story.

I have watched Rocket Scream's 3 video on Youtube and .... whaouh ! Thanks @48X24X48X for your work.
Can't figure out how much time it will save me to take over the software !

At some moment in these videos you talk about calibration (nozzle...)

I think this is one part that is not yet covered ... well at least I can't find any content on the net about initial calibration of the machine, if it happens that it was badly prepared (or something changed by the previous owner, for instance).

Another way to say it : what would be an "unboxing" checklist to make sure the system is in good condition / prepared for a first project.

I mean : not the hardware basic checks (power, stability / vibration issues, air drying....and so on) but system specific checks such as proper nozzle settings, etc.

Sorry if my question is a bit weird : NOOB HERE ! And I try to figure out a safe path to start (don't want to break anything....)