On Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:45:36 -0800, you wrote:

>Anyone here using a vacuum pickup pen for 0603?  If so, what type/size  
>of "nozzle"/tip are you using?  The one I have is a tad on the large  
>size for 0603 and if I don't place the tip straight down on the  
>component, it inhales the component.  I can't use the rubber  
>hat-shaped tips cause those block the component from view, so I can't  
>see where I'm placing it.  I have this one...  
>http://store.sra-solder.com/product.php/6264/0
>
>And while I'm here, anyone doing 0402 with a vacuum pickup tool?
>
>Thanks,
>-Neil.

I just use a standard stainless dispensing needle, hand-bent to about 30 degrees. Gauge is a little
under 1mm (yellow). You don't need rubber as long as you have continuous suck (i.e. not those
useless hand-pump pens)


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