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Tools of the trade / Re: High speed Pick & Place for $3600
I've been emailing with Tonny and so far he (she?) has answered all my questions and been quite helpful in learning the details about the machine. But before dropping $12K+ USD on the full production setup (stencil printer and reflow oven included) I want to make sure that I do some due diligence! I want to know that I'm actually going to end up with a good product at my door, and that it's going to work. :)
So a few questions:
- Do you have a Neoden 4 machine? I skipped the older series because it didn't fit my requirements, but the 4 seems great!
- How did you pay? Should I opt to use Aliexpress (5% surcharge) for buyer protection? I want to make sure I actually get a working machine!
- They offered DHL shipping "Door to Door". Is this a good choice? Were there any problems with customs clearances in your country? Did they declare at the full value for tax purposes?
- Was the time-line what was quoted? I was told 7-10 days to get the order ready and 3-4 days for transit.
- I chose to get a reflow oven and stencil printer as part of the order so it's a "turn-key" system. I'd be interested in opinions on the following: PM3040 stencil printer + T-962C reflow oven.
Thanks!
vbe