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Re: EXT :Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine Support
Hi Chris,
The issue is the BMC tool stops about 0.020” short of the glass chip. This is the step immediately after I auto cal uses the TD tool to touch off in the BMC and find the circular fiducials.
I tried it over and over, every time the BMC stops short and throws a vacuum sensing error because it thinks it is picking up the chip but is not.
Thank you,
Dave
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Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:47:33 AM
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Subject: RE: EXT :Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi Chris –
Admittedly, I’m not at all qualified to answer your question, though I’m certainly tracking the logic.
We’re at a critical point where it is imperative we get the machine back up and running ASAP. I know we have discussed the possibility of onsite support in the past. Is that still an option and, if so, could you provide an estimated date and a quote?
Many thanks!
Mike
MICHAEL WHITE | San Diego Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation | Mission Systems
O: 858-592-3865 | C: 858-472-1768 | michael.a.white@ngc.com
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Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 8:21 AM
To: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>
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Subject: EXT :Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportMike,
No worries. I just realized I typed up a reply to Dave last night in the text message but then got distracted and never hit send. The fact that it completes the first step with the touchdown tool and then fails the BMC pick-up is strange. Initially Dave didn't have the right Touchdown tool on hand and I can't remember if he did end up finding it. Can you confirm that the autocal is being performed with the below Touchdown tool and not the custom tool you use in production as TD tool.
Chris
On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 8:52 AM White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com> wrote:
Hi Chris –
Apologies for switching back over to e-mail (Dave informed me yesterday that you two were texting at this point), but Dave is out for a few days and I wanted to run a theory by you on the latest discovery on the machine. I’m assuming Dave let you know that he’s found the issue to be something to do with Z-axis. It’s not so much that the machine won’t pick up the chrome/glass chip due to vacuum (it will hold the part just fine if held directly to the nozzle, I’m told), but that the nozzle isn’t making contact with the chip.
The chip we are using is an older Besi PN, 04101310101. I’m told Besi has discontinued that part, with the new PN being 5001-9311. Long shot, but is there any chance there is a physical difference between the old and new part (thickness, maybe?) that could be contributing to this?
Sorry for the armchair QBing.
Mike
MICHAEL WHITE | San Diego Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation | Mission Systems
O: 858-592-3865 | C: 858-472-1768 | michael.a.white@ngc.com
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Subject: EXT :Re: Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportDavid,
Sounds like you either have a vacuum issue for the component vacuum through the bond head or the BMC tool has some damage on it not sealing the vacuum properly when picking the BMC chip from the cavity. The Tool and Component vacuum are two separate lines.
Did you inspect the BMC tool surface?
Chris
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:12 PM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Hi Chris,
Yes, the chip is there. I see what you mean about it having fiducials printed on it so you would know it is there. The chip stuck to my finger so I could lift it off. It is installed properly.
Today is the same as last Thursday. Starting auto-calibration, manually adjusting to the chip fiducials works but the chip is not being picked up. Vacuum on the tip feels strong on the BMC tip but vacuum through the tip does not appear to be enough to lift the chip. I am looking for an air leak. FYI, this machine has a vacuum pump, it does not use the vacuum port on the back of the machine.
Thank you,
Dave
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Subject: EXT :Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHI Mike,
To answer your questions yes that is the BMC Chip but from the pictures David sent I think you already have this part. When you look at this image in the email for the part what I was trying to point out is that this chip has fiducials on them and when you look closely you'll see that they are plated onto the glass chip on one side. When this chip is loaded into the cavity on the machine (between the bond force sensor and the mini-BMC plate) it needs to be inserted with the chrome fiducials facing down. (if it's loaded with the chrome facing up you'll get a parallax when the substrate camera performs measurements of the chip on the mini-BMC plate and it will also set the uplooking camera focus height incorrectly).
Hope this helps. You guys did great work on your own, you are almost there.
Chris
On Mon, Feb 16, 2026 at 11:09 AM White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com> wrote:
All –
As always, thanks so much for your help and diligence on this! We have reached out to our NGC friends in Baltimore and they are sending us the component needed. See attached. Chris, can you confirm the PN Mark is sending us is what we need?
Thanks!
Mike
MICHAEL WHITE | San Diego Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation | Mission Systems
O: 858-592-3865 | C: 858-472-1768 | michael.a.white@ngc.com
From: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 10:31 PM
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Subject: RE: EXT :Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHello Chris,
Your instruction, tool ID picture below and several hours of technical support today are very much appreciated. Thank you for the fantastic support!
You helped me complete all the BH calibration routines today requiring superuser access. The BH appears to be operating as it should be.
Unfortunately, I am still stuck on the last step of auto-calibration and know why. The chip you were telling me was to be picked up from the BMC and placed 10-20 times is not there. There is no one sided chrome piece and I do not recall it ever being there. I will ask our BWI operations if they can send us one. That is the very last step of calibration before testing the tool bank.
There was a glass slide over the force sensor but that shattered last year. I was advised it is not needed and have run force calibration since then with no issues. If I am mistaken and this is the piece you were talking about, please let me know and I can request it. The below statement from the machine basics manual and leads me to think it might be the glass slide I need.
Best regards,
Dave
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Subject: EXT :Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportDavid/Mike,
Sorry took me a bit longer to get the picture. Hope this helps
Chris
On Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 10:10 AM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Hi Chris,
Thank you. The instructions are clear. I will verify we have the tilt calibration tool and if we have that I will get started on this.
Best regards,
Dave
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Subject: EXT :Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi David,
Attached is the procedure. Unfortunately, I don't have a Gen3 machine in the office to take pictures or screenshots for the procedure. Review it and let me know if you have any questions.
Chris
On Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Hi Chris,
Good afternoon. On Friday, I tried to fix the theta offset by changing the values but did not have luck. Even when I had the BH tip and PU tool aligned, pick up still failed.
This morning, I noticed the BH tip spins freely, but when I change the direction of rotation, I feel a spot of resistance that goes away after 1 turn. Change rotation direction again and same result. I am speculating the internal encoder came loose. That would also help explain why the theta would not initialize for several days then started “working” again.
We have a bond head arriving from BWI as early as tomorrow. I received confirmation on which controller to purchase. We may have found one available.
Do you have any availability to come here and install the BH and Controller for us? If yes, may we please have a quote?
Our location is:
15120 Innovation Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
Thank you,
Dave Kellogg | Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman | Mission Systems
C: 858-860-9985 | david.kellogg@ngc.com
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Subject: EXT :RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportThanks for the update, Dave.
Good to know about the venturi setup, obviously a vacuum pump would be preferred. Let me know what you find with the module and if you need anything else from my side. Hope the theta offset fix gets you back up and running.
Christopher Berger
On Fri, Feb 6, 2026 at 12:25 PM David [US] (MS) Kellogg wrote:
Hi Chris,
It was great to speak with you and thanks for the troubleshooting advice and support. For the tip vacuum issue, please note our machine is not hooked up to a vacuum line, our machine uses a venturi to generate the vacuum. I am headed to the machine to look for the module and check it, and fix the theta offset.
Best regards,
Dave
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Subject: RE: EXT :Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi Chris,
For our call I have added info to the log file timeline below.
Thank you,
Dave
Dave Kellogg | Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman | Mission Systems
C: 858-860-9985 | david.kellogg@ngc.com
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Subject: EXT :Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi David,
Thanks for the break-down. It sounds like you have multiple things going on. It's probably easiest if we jump on a call tomorrow. I have a meeting from approx. 8am-9am PST but you can give me a call before or after that, just give me a heads-up. From reviewing the logfiles and your summary I am seeing this timeline of events. Let me know if this is incorrect. If the timeline is correct we should 'only' have to fix the 4deg offset and the tool detection?
Time
Event
~Jan 11
Warning precedes the alarm (customer report)
Jan 13 09:51
First theta homing failure — tracking error + current limit
Jan 13 11:16
Shifts to Error 62 (index pulse not found), Alarm 2.2609
Jan 13 15:16-15:20
Multiple init attempts, all fail with Error 62
Jan 13–~Jan 20
Alarm state persists for ~1 week
~Jan 20
Manual spinning + repeated calibration resolves 2.2609
~Jan 20 onward
Theta homed but ~4° off center
Jan 29 12:23
Air pressure alarms appear (Error 2.501) (This was purposeful. I disconnected the vacuum line to the bond tip to check vacuum was strong. We have had zero air pressure alarms otherwise.)
Jan 29 13:43
Additional Z-axis position loss (This was odd. I was working with our technician to run the machine for solder dispense only, but a Z-axis alarm appeared. Recalibration of the Z-axis resolved the issue and it has yet to reappear. I took it as a symptom of the larger issue we are trying to get to the root of).
Jan 29 14:07-14:11
Tool vacuum check fails repeatedly (75-78, threshold 25-50) (This is the current state. It was OK earlier this week.)
Jan 29 14:34-15:06
Autocalibration fails — can't detect touchdown tool (Missing the PU tool due to the theta axis being off center.)
Jan 29 15:25
Bond force calibration fails
Jan 29 15:27-15:45
Continued tool detection failures during production attempts
Chris
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 7:49 PM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Thank you, Jim!
Hi Chris,
Thank you offering to help with our machine woes. This has been an evolving issue since January 13th.
System info:
MC4 Datacon 2200 evo Automatic Dispense and Component Placement System
SN: 9502610007253
Our machine uses System 2 only and a non-heated bond head with magazine fed waffle packs.
Log files from the beginning of the issue on 1/13 and as of last Friday 1/29 are attached. Nothing of note has changed since last Friday. The January superuser PW expired.
Symptoms:
1/13: Alarm 2.2609: Initialization failed, Axis MtPPThetaSys2 could not be initialized (IMG_4034.jpg). A warning preceded this alarm by a day or two.
This alarm state lasted several days, maybe a week. After manually spinning the bond head tip, running Theta Axis calibration, and running the initialization routine repeatedly, the 2.2609 alarm resolved itself and the machine would successfully initialize.
After the theta initialization alarm was resolved, the pickup tip was rotated off center about 4 degrees (picture attached). The PU tip is no longer aligned with the PP tool locating pins and cannot pick tools up. The machine provides a message to manually place the tip on the bond head. This worked until yesterday. Currently, the machine does not recognize a tip manually placed onto the bond head. Increased vacuum did not resolve the issue. I have verified the tip is firmly in place. Maybe it is the vacuum switch but odd it decided to fail now. There are no hose leaks I can see or hear. I need to trace this farther upstream.
Currently, I need February’s superuser PW so I can recalibrate the bond head tip back to zero degrees. A request for the PW was sent to Besi. I have the UC Calibration tool on hand for this. Once that is resolved, the issue of the PU tip not being recognized by the machine remains. I am cautiously optimistic this will resolve itself or a root cause will be found.
Lastly, it appears the air bearing in the bond head is good. I push it up and it goes down by itself, no sticking. IMG_4116 shows the TD sensor value.
Thank you again for your time on this. I really appreciate the support. I can provide more details as needed. I did not attach videos due to file size.
Best regards,
Dave Kellogg | Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman | Mission Systems
C: 858-860-9985 | david.kellogg@ngc.com
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Subject: EXT :NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi Jim,
Thanks for the intro. Looking forward to the details from Dave so we can get started. Here are a few things that may be helpful for me to understand what the issue:
- Machine Serial number and configuration (images would be helpful so I know what you in the machine)
- Description of the problem
- Screenshot of the errors
- Logfile
Thanks,
Chris
Christopher Berger
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 17:48 PM Jim [US] (MS) Werland wrote:
Hi Christopher,
Thanks for your willingness to support our Besi machine that is currently non-operational. I’m copying our process engineer, Dave Kellogg, who can provide more technical details related to the issues we’re experiencing.
Dave, please provide a quick summary of the current situation.
--Jim
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RE: EXT :Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine Support
Hi Chris –
Admittedly, I’m not at all qualified to answer your question, though I’m certainly tracking the logic.
We’re at a critical point where it is imperative we get the machine back up and running ASAP. I know we have discussed the possibility of onsite support in the past. Is that still an option and, if so, could you provide an estimated date and a quote?
Many thanks!
Mike
MICHAEL WHITE | San Diego Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation | Mission Systems
O: 858-592-3865 | C: 858-472-1768 | michael.a.white@ngc.com
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Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 8:21 AM
To: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>
Cc: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>; datacon@turnpack.com
Subject: EXT :Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportMike,
No worries. I just realized I typed up a reply to Dave last night in the text message but then got distracted and never hit send. The fact that it completes the first step with the touchdown tool and then fails the BMC pick-up is strange. Initially Dave didn't have the right Touchdown tool on hand and I can't remember if he did end up finding it. Can you confirm that the autocal is being performed with the below Touchdown tool and not the custom tool you use in production as TD tool.
Chris
On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 8:52 AM White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com> wrote:
Hi Chris –
Apologies for switching back over to e-mail (Dave informed me yesterday that you two were texting at this point), but Dave is out for a few days and I wanted to run a theory by you on the latest discovery on the machine. I’m assuming Dave let you know that he’s found the issue to be something to do with Z-axis. It’s not so much that the machine won’t pick up the chrome/glass chip due to vacuum (it will hold the part just fine if held directly to the nozzle, I’m told), but that the nozzle isn’t making contact with the chip.
The chip we are using is an older Besi PN, 04101310101. I’m told Besi has discontinued that part, with the new PN being 5001-9311. Long shot, but is there any chance there is a physical difference between the old and new part (thickness, maybe?) that could be contributing to this?
Sorry for the armchair QBing.
Mike
MICHAEL WHITE | San Diego Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation | Mission Systems
O: 858-592-3865 | C: 858-472-1768 | michael.a.white@ngc.com
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Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 1:27 PM
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Subject: EXT :Re: Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportDavid,
Sounds like you either have a vacuum issue for the component vacuum through the bond head or the BMC tool has some damage on it not sealing the vacuum properly when picking the BMC chip from the cavity. The Tool and Component vacuum are two separate lines.
Did you inspect the BMC tool surface?
Chris
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:12 PM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Hi Chris,
Yes, the chip is there. I see what you mean about it having fiducials printed on it so you would know it is there. The chip stuck to my finger so I could lift it off. It is installed properly.
Today is the same as last Thursday. Starting auto-calibration, manually adjusting to the chip fiducials works but the chip is not being picked up. Vacuum on the tip feels strong on the BMC tip but vacuum through the tip does not appear to be enough to lift the chip. I am looking for an air leak. FYI, this machine has a vacuum pump, it does not use the vacuum port on the back of the machine.
Thank you,
Dave
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Subject: EXT :Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHI Mike,
To answer your questions yes that is the BMC Chip but from the pictures David sent I think you already have this part. When you look at this image in the email for the part what I was trying to point out is that this chip has fiducials on them and when you look closely you'll see that they are plated onto the glass chip on one side. When this chip is loaded into the cavity on the machine (between the bond force sensor and the mini-BMC plate) it needs to be inserted with the chrome fiducials facing down. (if it's loaded with the chrome facing up you'll get a parallax when the substrate camera performs measurements of the chip on the mini-BMC plate and it will also set the uplooking camera focus height incorrectly).
Hope this helps. You guys did great work on your own, you are almost there.
Chris
On Mon, Feb 16, 2026 at 11:09 AM White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com> wrote:
All –
As always, thanks so much for your help and diligence on this! We have reached out to our NGC friends in Baltimore and they are sending us the component needed. See attached. Chris, can you confirm the PN Mark is sending us is what we need?
Thanks!
Mike
MICHAEL WHITE | San Diego Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation | Mission Systems
O: 858-592-3865 | C: 858-472-1768 | michael.a.white@ngc.com
From: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 10:31 PM
To: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
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Subject: RE: EXT :Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHello Chris,
Your instruction, tool ID picture below and several hours of technical support today are very much appreciated. Thank you for the fantastic support!
You helped me complete all the BH calibration routines today requiring superuser access. The BH appears to be operating as it should be.
Unfortunately, I am still stuck on the last step of auto-calibration and know why. The chip you were telling me was to be picked up from the BMC and placed 10-20 times is not there. There is no one sided chrome piece and I do not recall it ever being there. I will ask our BWI operations if they can send us one. That is the very last step of calibration before testing the tool bank.
There was a glass slide over the force sensor but that shattered last year. I was advised it is not needed and have run force calibration since then with no issues. If I am mistaken and this is the piece you were talking about, please let me know and I can request it. The below statement from the machine basics manual and leads me to think it might be the glass slide I need.
Best regards,
Dave
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Subject: EXT :Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportDavid/Mike,
Sorry took me a bit longer to get the picture. Hope this helps
Chris
On Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 10:10 AM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Hi Chris,
Thank you. The instructions are clear. I will verify we have the tilt calibration tool and if we have that I will get started on this.
Best regards,
Dave
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Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 7:27 AM
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Subject: EXT :Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi David,
Attached is the procedure. Unfortunately, I don't have a Gen3 machine in the office to take pictures or screenshots for the procedure. Review it and let me know if you have any questions.
Chris
On Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Hi Chris,
Good afternoon. On Friday, I tried to fix the theta offset by changing the values but did not have luck. Even when I had the BH tip and PU tool aligned, pick up still failed.
This morning, I noticed the BH tip spins freely, but when I change the direction of rotation, I feel a spot of resistance that goes away after 1 turn. Change rotation direction again and same result. I am speculating the internal encoder came loose. That would also help explain why the theta would not initialize for several days then started “working” again.
We have a bond head arriving from BWI as early as tomorrow. I received confirmation on which controller to purchase. We may have found one available.
Do you have any availability to come here and install the BH and Controller for us? If yes, may we please have a quote?
Our location is:
15120 Innovation Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
Thank you,
Dave Kellogg | Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman | Mission Systems
C: 858-860-9985 | david.kellogg@ngc.com
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Friday, February 6, 2026 12:18 PM
To: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: EXT :RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportThanks for the update, Dave.
Good to know about the venturi setup, obviously a vacuum pump would be preferred. Let me know what you find with the module and if you need anything else from my side. Hope the theta offset fix gets you back up and running.
Christopher Berger
On Fri, Feb 6, 2026 at 12:25 PM David [US] (MS) Kellogg wrote:
Hi Chris,
It was great to speak with you and thanks for the troubleshooting advice and support. For the tip vacuum issue, please note our machine is not hooked up to a vacuum line, our machine uses a venturi to generate the vacuum. I am headed to the machine to look for the module and check it, and fix the theta offset.
Best regards,
Dave
From: Kellogg, David [US] (MS)
Sent: Friday, February 6, 2026 10:51 AM
To: 'Christopher Berger' <cberger@turnpack.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: RE: EXT :Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi Chris,
For our call I have added info to the log file timeline below.
Thank you,
Dave
Dave Kellogg | Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman | Mission Systems
C: 858-860-9985 | david.kellogg@ngc.com
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2026 7:42 PM
To: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: EXT :Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi David,
Thanks for the break-down. It sounds like you have multiple things going on. It's probably easiest if we jump on a call tomorrow. I have a meeting from approx. 8am-9am PST but you can give me a call before or after that, just give me a heads-up. From reviewing the logfiles and your summary I am seeing this timeline of events. Let me know if this is incorrect. If the timeline is correct we should 'only' have to fix the 4deg offset and the tool detection?
Time
Event
~Jan 11
Warning precedes the alarm (customer report)
Jan 13 09:51
First theta homing failure — tracking error + current limit
Jan 13 11:16
Shifts to Error 62 (index pulse not found), Alarm 2.2609
Jan 13 15:16-15:20
Multiple init attempts, all fail with Error 62
Jan 13–~Jan 20
Alarm state persists for ~1 week
~Jan 20
Manual spinning + repeated calibration resolves 2.2609
~Jan 20 onward
Theta homed but ~4° off center
Jan 29 12:23
Air pressure alarms appear (Error 2.501) (This was purposeful. I disconnected the vacuum line to the bond tip to check vacuum was strong. We have had zero air pressure alarms otherwise.)
Jan 29 13:43
Additional Z-axis position loss (This was odd. I was working with our technician to run the machine for solder dispense only, but a Z-axis alarm appeared. Recalibration of the Z-axis resolved the issue and it has yet to reappear. I took it as a symptom of the larger issue we are trying to get to the root of).
Jan 29 14:07-14:11
Tool vacuum check fails repeatedly (75-78, threshold 25-50) (This is the current state. It was OK earlier this week.)
Jan 29 14:34-15:06
Autocalibration fails — can't detect touchdown tool (Missing the PU tool due to the theta axis being off center.)
Jan 29 15:25
Bond force calibration fails
Jan 29 15:27-15:45
Continued tool detection failures during production attempts
Chris
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 7:49 PM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Thank you, Jim!
Hi Chris,
Thank you offering to help with our machine woes. This has been an evolving issue since January 13th.
System info:
MC4 Datacon 2200 evo Automatic Dispense and Component Placement System
SN: 9502610007253
Our machine uses System 2 only and a non-heated bond head with magazine fed waffle packs.
Log files from the beginning of the issue on 1/13 and as of last Friday 1/29 are attached. Nothing of note has changed since last Friday. The January superuser PW expired.
Symptoms:
1/13: Alarm 2.2609: Initialization failed, Axis MtPPThetaSys2 could not be initialized (IMG_4034.jpg). A warning preceded this alarm by a day or two.
This alarm state lasted several days, maybe a week. After manually spinning the bond head tip, running Theta Axis calibration, and running the initialization routine repeatedly, the 2.2609 alarm resolved itself and the machine would successfully initialize.
After the theta initialization alarm was resolved, the pickup tip was rotated off center about 4 degrees (picture attached). The PU tip is no longer aligned with the PP tool locating pins and cannot pick tools up. The machine provides a message to manually place the tip on the bond head. This worked until yesterday. Currently, the machine does not recognize a tip manually placed onto the bond head. Increased vacuum did not resolve the issue. I have verified the tip is firmly in place. Maybe it is the vacuum switch but odd it decided to fail now. There are no hose leaks I can see or hear. I need to trace this farther upstream.
Currently, I need February’s superuser PW so I can recalibrate the bond head tip back to zero degrees. A request for the PW was sent to Besi. I have the UC Calibration tool on hand for this. Once that is resolved, the issue of the PU tip not being recognized by the machine remains. I am cautiously optimistic this will resolve itself or a root cause will be found.
Lastly, it appears the air bearing in the bond head is good. I push it up and it goes down by itself, no sticking. IMG_4116 shows the TD sensor value.
Thank you again for your time on this. I really appreciate the support. I can provide more details as needed. I did not attach videos due to file size.
Best regards,
Dave Kellogg | Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman | Mission Systems
C: 858-860-9985 | david.kellogg@ngc.com
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2026 5:13 PM
To: Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Cc: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>; White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>
Subject: EXT :NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi Jim,
Thanks for the intro. Looking forward to the details from Dave so we can get started. Here are a few things that may be helpful for me to understand what the issue:
- Machine Serial number and configuration (images would be helpful so I know what you in the machine)
- Description of the problem
- Screenshot of the errors
- Logfile
Thanks,
Chris
Christopher Berger
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 17:48 PM Jim [US] (MS) Werland wrote:
Hi Christopher,
Thanks for your willingness to support our Besi machine that is currently non-operational. I’m copying our process engineer, Dave Kellogg, who can provide more technical details related to the issues we’re experiencing.
Dave, please provide a quick summary of the current situation.
--Jim
JIM WERLAND | Director, NIC San Diego Manufacturing Engineering
Northrop Grumman Corporation | Mission Systems
O: 858-592-3288 | C: 858-735-1286 | jim.werland@ngc.com
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RE: Turnpack, LLC Order (Ref PO26051576) Order Acknowledgement #1206719
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Subject: Re: Turnpack, LLC Order (Ref PO26051576) Order Acknowledgement #1206719HI Fred,
I know you said you'll be out of town but do you happen to have someone in the office that can send us an order confirmation for what's getting delivered on Thursday?
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Have a nice weekend 😊
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Subject: RE: [CAUTION: SUSPECT SENDER] Turnpack, LLC Order (Ref PO26051576) Order Acknowledgement #1206719Good Afternoon,
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Subject: Re: [CAUTION: SUSPECT SENDER] Turnpack, LLC Order (Ref PO26051576)Credit card is easiest for me
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Hi Lorena,
I heard back from one of your references, but I need three before I can proceed. I’m sorry things aren’t moving along more quickly.
You are able to pay in advance via ACH, check, or using a credit card (with a 3% processing fee).
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Subject: Re: [CAUTION: SUSPECT SENDER] Turnpack, LLC Order (Ref PO26051576)Any update on this? We really need to get this order going. Given the order is not a substantial amount, it's reasonable to request an exemption?
If not, are we able to pay by credit card if terms cannot be approved?
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I have reached out to these contacts and am waiting to hear back from more.
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Subject: Re: [CAUTION: SUSPECT SENDER] Turnpack, LLC Order (Ref PO26051576)Can you try these references?
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Re: EXT :Re: Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine Support
Mike,No worries. I just realized I typed up a reply to Dave last night in the text message but then got distracted and never hit send. The fact that it completes the first step with the touchdown tool and then fails the BMC pick-up is strange. Initially Dave didn't have the right Touchdown tool on hand and I can't remember if he did end up finding it. Can you confirm that the autocal is being performed with the below Touchdown tool and not the custom tool you use in production as TD tool.ChrisOn Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 8:52 AM White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com> wrote:Hi Chris –
Apologies for switching back over to e-mail (Dave informed me yesterday that you two were texting at this point), but Dave is out for a few days and I wanted to run a theory by you on the latest discovery on the machine. I’m assuming Dave let you know that he’s found the issue to be something to do with Z-axis. It’s not so much that the machine won’t pick up the chrome/glass chip due to vacuum (it will hold the part just fine if held directly to the nozzle, I’m told), but that the nozzle isn’t making contact with the chip.
The chip we are using is an older Besi PN, 04101310101. I’m told Besi has discontinued that part, with the new PN being 5001-9311. Long shot, but is there any chance there is a physical difference between the old and new part (thickness, maybe?) that could be contributing to this?
Sorry for the armchair QBing.
Mike
MICHAEL WHITE | San Diego Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation | Mission Systems
O: 858-592-3865 | C: 858-472-1768 | michael.a.white@ngc.com
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 1:27 PM
To: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>; datacon@turnpack.com
Subject: EXT :Re: Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportDavid,
Sounds like you either have a vacuum issue for the component vacuum through the bond head or the BMC tool has some damage on it not sealing the vacuum properly when picking the BMC chip from the cavity. The Tool and Component vacuum are two separate lines.
Did you inspect the BMC tool surface?
Chris
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:12 PM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Hi Chris,
Yes, the chip is there. I see what you mean about it having fiducials printed on it so you would know it is there. The chip stuck to my finger so I could lift it off. It is installed properly.
Today is the same as last Thursday. Starting auto-calibration, manually adjusting to the chip fiducials works but the chip is not being picked up. Vacuum on the tip feels strong on the BMC tip but vacuum through the tip does not appear to be enough to lift the chip. I am looking for an air leak. FYI, this machine has a vacuum pump, it does not use the vacuum port on the back of the machine.
Thank you,
Dave
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From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2026 10:18:53 AM
To: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>
Cc: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: EXT :Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHI Mike,
To answer your questions yes that is the BMC Chip but from the pictures David sent I think you already have this part. When you look at this image in the email for the part what I was trying to point out is that this chip has fiducials on them and when you look closely you'll see that they are plated onto the glass chip on one side. When this chip is loaded into the cavity on the machine (between the bond force sensor and the mini-BMC plate) it needs to be inserted with the chrome fiducials facing down. (if it's loaded with the chrome facing up you'll get a parallax when the substrate camera performs measurements of the chip on the mini-BMC plate and it will also set the uplooking camera focus height incorrectly).
Hope this helps. You guys did great work on your own, you are almost there.
Chris
On Mon, Feb 16, 2026 at 11:09 AM White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com> wrote:
All –
As always, thanks so much for your help and diligence on this! We have reached out to our NGC friends in Baltimore and they are sending us the component needed. See attached. Chris, can you confirm the PN Mark is sending us is what we need?
Thanks!
Mike
MICHAEL WHITE | San Diego Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation | Mission Systems
O: 858-592-3865 | C: 858-472-1768 | michael.a.white@ngc.com
From: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 10:31 PM
To: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: RE: EXT :Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHello Chris,
Your instruction, tool ID picture below and several hours of technical support today are very much appreciated. Thank you for the fantastic support!
You helped me complete all the BH calibration routines today requiring superuser access. The BH appears to be operating as it should be.
Unfortunately, I am still stuck on the last step of auto-calibration and know why. The chip you were telling me was to be picked up from the BMC and placed 10-20 times is not there. There is no one sided chrome piece and I do not recall it ever being there. I will ask our BWI operations if they can send us one. That is the very last step of calibration before testing the tool bank.
There was a glass slide over the force sensor but that shattered last year. I was advised it is not needed and have run force calibration since then with no issues. If I am mistaken and this is the piece you were talking about, please let me know and I can request it. The below statement from the machine basics manual and leads me to think it might be the glass slide I need.
Best regards,
Dave
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 2:54 PM
To: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: EXT :Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportDavid/Mike,
Sorry took me a bit longer to get the picture. Hope this helps
Chris
On Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 10:10 AM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Hi Chris,
Thank you. The instructions are clear. I will verify we have the tilt calibration tool and if we have that I will get started on this.
Best regards,
Dave
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 7:27 AM
To: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: EXT :Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi David,
Attached is the procedure. Unfortunately, I don't have a Gen3 machine in the office to take pictures or screenshots for the procedure. Review it and let me know if you have any questions.
Chris
On Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Hi Chris,
Good afternoon. On Friday, I tried to fix the theta offset by changing the values but did not have luck. Even when I had the BH tip and PU tool aligned, pick up still failed.
This morning, I noticed the BH tip spins freely, but when I change the direction of rotation, I feel a spot of resistance that goes away after 1 turn. Change rotation direction again and same result. I am speculating the internal encoder came loose. That would also help explain why the theta would not initialize for several days then started “working” again.
We have a bond head arriving from BWI as early as tomorrow. I received confirmation on which controller to purchase. We may have found one available.
Do you have any availability to come here and install the BH and Controller for us? If yes, may we please have a quote?
Our location is:
15120 Innovation Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
Thank you,
Dave Kellogg | Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman | Mission Systems
C: 858-860-9985 | david.kellogg@ngc.com
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Friday, February 6, 2026 12:18 PM
To: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: EXT :RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportThanks for the update, Dave.
Good to know about the venturi setup, obviously a vacuum pump would be preferred. Let me know what you find with the module and if you need anything else from my side. Hope the theta offset fix gets you back up and running.
Christopher Berger
On Fri, Feb 6, 2026 at 12:25 PM David [US] (MS) Kellogg wrote:
Hi Chris,
It was great to speak with you and thanks for the troubleshooting advice and support. For the tip vacuum issue, please note our machine is not hooked up to a vacuum line, our machine uses a venturi to generate the vacuum. I am headed to the machine to look for the module and check it, and fix the theta offset.
Best regards,
Dave
From: Kellogg, David [US] (MS)
Sent: Friday, February 6, 2026 10:51 AM
To: 'Christopher Berger' <cberger@turnpack.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: RE: EXT :Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi Chris,
For our call I have added info to the log file timeline below.
Thank you,
Dave
Dave Kellogg | Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman | Mission Systems
C: 858-860-9985 | david.kellogg@ngc.com
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2026 7:42 PM
To: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: EXT :Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi David,
Thanks for the break-down. It sounds like you have multiple things going on. It's probably easiest if we jump on a call tomorrow. I have a meeting from approx. 8am-9am PST but you can give me a call before or after that, just give me a heads-up. From reviewing the logfiles and your summary I am seeing this timeline of events. Let me know if this is incorrect. If the timeline is correct we should 'only' have to fix the 4deg offset and the tool detection?
Time
Event
~Jan 11
Warning precedes the alarm (customer report)
Jan 13 09:51
First theta homing failure — tracking error + current limit
Jan 13 11:16
Shifts to Error 62 (index pulse not found), Alarm 2.2609
Jan 13 15:16-15:20
Multiple init attempts, all fail with Error 62
Jan 13–~Jan 20
Alarm state persists for ~1 week
~Jan 20
Manual spinning + repeated calibration resolves 2.2609
~Jan 20 onward
Theta homed but ~4° off center
Jan 29 12:23
Air pressure alarms appear (Error 2.501) (This was purposeful. I disconnected the vacuum line to the bond tip to check vacuum was strong. We have had zero air pressure alarms otherwise.)
Jan 29 13:43
Additional Z-axis position loss (This was odd. I was working with our technician to run the machine for solder dispense only, but a Z-axis alarm appeared. Recalibration of the Z-axis resolved the issue and it has yet to reappear. I took it as a symptom of the larger issue we are trying to get to the root of).
Jan 29 14:07-14:11
Tool vacuum check fails repeatedly (75-78, threshold 25-50) (This is the current state. It was OK earlier this week.)
Jan 29 14:34-15:06
Autocalibration fails — can't detect touchdown tool (Missing the PU tool due to the theta axis being off center.)
Jan 29 15:25
Bond force calibration fails
Jan 29 15:27-15:45
Continued tool detection failures during production attempts
Chris
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 7:49 PM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Thank you, Jim!
Hi Chris,
Thank you offering to help with our machine woes. This has been an evolving issue since January 13th.
System info:
MC4 Datacon 2200 evo Automatic Dispense and Component Placement System
SN: 9502610007253
Our machine uses System 2 only and a non-heated bond head with magazine fed waffle packs.
Log files from the beginning of the issue on 1/13 and as of last Friday 1/29 are attached. Nothing of note has changed since last Friday. The January superuser PW expired.
Symptoms:
1/13: Alarm 2.2609: Initialization failed, Axis MtPPThetaSys2 could not be initialized (IMG_4034.jpg). A warning preceded this alarm by a day or two.
This alarm state lasted several days, maybe a week. After manually spinning the bond head tip, running Theta Axis calibration, and running the initialization routine repeatedly, the 2.2609 alarm resolved itself and the machine would successfully initialize.
After the theta initialization alarm was resolved, the pickup tip was rotated off center about 4 degrees (picture attached). The PU tip is no longer aligned with the PP tool locating pins and cannot pick tools up. The machine provides a message to manually place the tip on the bond head. This worked until yesterday. Currently, the machine does not recognize a tip manually placed onto the bond head. Increased vacuum did not resolve the issue. I have verified the tip is firmly in place. Maybe it is the vacuum switch but odd it decided to fail now. There are no hose leaks I can see or hear. I need to trace this farther upstream.
Currently, I need February’s superuser PW so I can recalibrate the bond head tip back to zero degrees. A request for the PW was sent to Besi. I have the UC Calibration tool on hand for this. Once that is resolved, the issue of the PU tip not being recognized by the machine remains. I am cautiously optimistic this will resolve itself or a root cause will be found.
Lastly, it appears the air bearing in the bond head is good. I push it up and it goes down by itself, no sticking. IMG_4116 shows the TD sensor value.
Thank you again for your time on this. I really appreciate the support. I can provide more details as needed. I did not attach videos due to file size.
Best regards,
Dave Kellogg | Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman | Mission Systems
C: 858-860-9985 | david.kellogg@ngc.com
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2026 5:13 PM
To: Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Cc: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>; White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>
Subject: EXT :NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi Jim,
Thanks for the intro. Looking forward to the details from Dave so we can get started. Here are a few things that may be helpful for me to understand what the issue:
- Machine Serial number and configuration (images would be helpful so I know what you in the machine)
- Description of the problem
- Screenshot of the errors
- Logfile
Thanks,
Chris
Christopher Berger
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 17:48 PM Jim [US] (MS) Werland wrote:
Hi Christopher,
Thanks for your willingness to support our Besi machine that is currently non-operational. I’m copying our process engineer, Dave Kellogg, who can provide more technical details related to the issues we’re experiencing.
Dave, please provide a quick summary of the current situation.
--Jim
JIM WERLAND | Director, NIC San Diego Manufacturing Engineering
Northrop Grumman Corporation | Mission Systems
O: 858-592-3288 | C: 858-735-1286 | jim.werland@ngc.com
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by Chris Berger - 11:21 - 18 Feb 2026 -
RE: EXT :Re: Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine Support
Hi Chris –
Apologies for switching back over to e-mail (Dave informed me yesterday that you two were texting at this point), but Dave is out for a few days and I wanted to run a theory by you on the latest discovery on the machine. I’m assuming Dave let you know that he’s found the issue to be something to do with Z-axis. It’s not so much that the machine won’t pick up the chrome/glass chip due to vacuum (it will hold the part just fine if held directly to the nozzle, I’m told), but that the nozzle isn’t making contact with the chip.
The chip we are using is an older Besi PN, 04101310101. I’m told Besi has discontinued that part, with the new PN being 5001-9311. Long shot, but is there any chance there is a physical difference between the old and new part (thickness, maybe?) that could be contributing to this?
Sorry for the armchair QBing.
Mike
MICHAEL WHITE | San Diego Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation | Mission Systems
O: 858-592-3865 | C: 858-472-1768 | michael.a.white@ngc.com
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 1:27 PM
To: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>; datacon@turnpack.com
Subject: EXT :Re: Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportDavid,
Sounds like you either have a vacuum issue for the component vacuum through the bond head or the BMC tool has some damage on it not sealing the vacuum properly when picking the BMC chip from the cavity. The Tool and Component vacuum are two separate lines.
Did you inspect the BMC tool surface?
Chris
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:12 PM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Hi Chris,
Yes, the chip is there. I see what you mean about it having fiducials printed on it so you would know it is there. The chip stuck to my finger so I could lift it off. It is installed properly.
Today is the same as last Thursday. Starting auto-calibration, manually adjusting to the chip fiducials works but the chip is not being picked up. Vacuum on the tip feels strong on the BMC tip but vacuum through the tip does not appear to be enough to lift the chip. I am looking for an air leak. FYI, this machine has a vacuum pump, it does not use the vacuum port on the back of the machine.
Thank you,
Dave
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Sent: Monday, February 16, 2026 10:18:53 AM
To: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>
Cc: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: EXT :Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHI Mike,
To answer your questions yes that is the BMC Chip but from the pictures David sent I think you already have this part. When you look at this image in the email for the part what I was trying to point out is that this chip has fiducials on them and when you look closely you'll see that they are plated onto the glass chip on one side. When this chip is loaded into the cavity on the machine (between the bond force sensor and the mini-BMC plate) it needs to be inserted with the chrome fiducials facing down. (if it's loaded with the chrome facing up you'll get a parallax when the substrate camera performs measurements of the chip on the mini-BMC plate and it will also set the uplooking camera focus height incorrectly).
Hope this helps. You guys did great work on your own, you are almost there.
Chris
On Mon, Feb 16, 2026 at 11:09 AM White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com> wrote:
All –
As always, thanks so much for your help and diligence on this! We have reached out to our NGC friends in Baltimore and they are sending us the component needed. See attached. Chris, can you confirm the PN Mark is sending us is what we need?
Thanks!
Mike
MICHAEL WHITE | San Diego Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation | Mission Systems
O: 858-592-3865 | C: 858-472-1768 | michael.a.white@ngc.com
From: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 10:31 PM
To: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: RE: EXT :Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHello Chris,
Your instruction, tool ID picture below and several hours of technical support today are very much appreciated. Thank you for the fantastic support!
You helped me complete all the BH calibration routines today requiring superuser access. The BH appears to be operating as it should be.
Unfortunately, I am still stuck on the last step of auto-calibration and know why. The chip you were telling me was to be picked up from the BMC and placed 10-20 times is not there. There is no one sided chrome piece and I do not recall it ever being there. I will ask our BWI operations if they can send us one. That is the very last step of calibration before testing the tool bank.
There was a glass slide over the force sensor but that shattered last year. I was advised it is not needed and have run force calibration since then with no issues. If I am mistaken and this is the piece you were talking about, please let me know and I can request it. The below statement from the machine basics manual and leads me to think it might be the glass slide I need.
Best regards,
Dave
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 2:54 PM
To: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: EXT :Re: Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportDavid/Mike,
Sorry took me a bit longer to get the picture. Hope this helps
Chris
On Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 10:10 AM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Hi Chris,
Thank you. The instructions are clear. I will verify we have the tilt calibration tool and if we have that I will get started on this.
Best regards,
Dave
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 7:27 AM
To: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: EXT :Re: RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi David,
Attached is the procedure. Unfortunately, I don't have a Gen3 machine in the office to take pictures or screenshots for the procedure. Review it and let me know if you have any questions.
Chris
On Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Hi Chris,
Good afternoon. On Friday, I tried to fix the theta offset by changing the values but did not have luck. Even when I had the BH tip and PU tool aligned, pick up still failed.
This morning, I noticed the BH tip spins freely, but when I change the direction of rotation, I feel a spot of resistance that goes away after 1 turn. Change rotation direction again and same result. I am speculating the internal encoder came loose. That would also help explain why the theta would not initialize for several days then started “working” again.
We have a bond head arriving from BWI as early as tomorrow. I received confirmation on which controller to purchase. We may have found one available.
Do you have any availability to come here and install the BH and Controller for us? If yes, may we please have a quote?
Our location is:
15120 Innovation Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
Thank you,
Dave Kellogg | Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman | Mission Systems
C: 858-860-9985 | david.kellogg@ngc.com
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Friday, February 6, 2026 12:18 PM
To: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: EXT :RE: Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportThanks for the update, Dave.
Good to know about the venturi setup, obviously a vacuum pump would be preferred. Let me know what you find with the module and if you need anything else from my side. Hope the theta offset fix gets you back up and running.
Christopher Berger
On Fri, Feb 6, 2026 at 12:25 PM David [US] (MS) Kellogg wrote:
Hi Chris,
It was great to speak with you and thanks for the troubleshooting advice and support. For the tip vacuum issue, please note our machine is not hooked up to a vacuum line, our machine uses a venturi to generate the vacuum. I am headed to the machine to look for the module and check it, and fix the theta offset.
Best regards,
Dave
From: Kellogg, David [US] (MS)
Sent: Friday, February 6, 2026 10:51 AM
To: 'Christopher Berger' <cberger@turnpack.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: RE: EXT :Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi Chris,
For our call I have added info to the log file timeline below.
Thank you,
Dave
Dave Kellogg | Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman | Mission Systems
C: 858-860-9985 | david.kellogg@ngc.com
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2026 7:42 PM
To: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>
Cc: White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>; Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Subject: EXT :Re: C Calibration RE: NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi David,
Thanks for the break-down. It sounds like you have multiple things going on. It's probably easiest if we jump on a call tomorrow. I have a meeting from approx. 8am-9am PST but you can give me a call before or after that, just give me a heads-up. From reviewing the logfiles and your summary I am seeing this timeline of events. Let me know if this is incorrect. If the timeline is correct we should 'only' have to fix the 4deg offset and the tool detection?
Time
Event
~Jan 11
Warning precedes the alarm (customer report)
Jan 13 09:51
First theta homing failure — tracking error + current limit
Jan 13 11:16
Shifts to Error 62 (index pulse not found), Alarm 2.2609
Jan 13 15:16-15:20
Multiple init attempts, all fail with Error 62
Jan 13–~Jan 20
Alarm state persists for ~1 week
~Jan 20
Manual spinning + repeated calibration resolves 2.2609
~Jan 20 onward
Theta homed but ~4° off center
Jan 29 12:23
Air pressure alarms appear (Error 2.501) (This was purposeful. I disconnected the vacuum line to the bond tip to check vacuum was strong. We have had zero air pressure alarms otherwise.)
Jan 29 13:43
Additional Z-axis position loss (This was odd. I was working with our technician to run the machine for solder dispense only, but a Z-axis alarm appeared. Recalibration of the Z-axis resolved the issue and it has yet to reappear. I took it as a symptom of the larger issue we are trying to get to the root of).
Jan 29 14:07-14:11
Tool vacuum check fails repeatedly (75-78, threshold 25-50) (This is the current state. It was OK earlier this week.)
Jan 29 14:34-15:06
Autocalibration fails — can't detect touchdown tool (Missing the PU tool due to the theta axis being off center.)
Jan 29 15:25
Bond force calibration fails
Jan 29 15:27-15:45
Continued tool detection failures during production attempts
Chris
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 7:49 PM Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com> wrote:
Thank you, Jim!
Hi Chris,
Thank you offering to help with our machine woes. This has been an evolving issue since January 13th.
System info:
MC4 Datacon 2200 evo Automatic Dispense and Component Placement System
SN: 9502610007253
Our machine uses System 2 only and a non-heated bond head with magazine fed waffle packs.
Log files from the beginning of the issue on 1/13 and as of last Friday 1/29 are attached. Nothing of note has changed since last Friday. The January superuser PW expired.
Symptoms:
1/13: Alarm 2.2609: Initialization failed, Axis MtPPThetaSys2 could not be initialized (IMG_4034.jpg). A warning preceded this alarm by a day or two.
This alarm state lasted several days, maybe a week. After manually spinning the bond head tip, running Theta Axis calibration, and running the initialization routine repeatedly, the 2.2609 alarm resolved itself and the machine would successfully initialize.
After the theta initialization alarm was resolved, the pickup tip was rotated off center about 4 degrees (picture attached). The PU tip is no longer aligned with the PP tool locating pins and cannot pick tools up. The machine provides a message to manually place the tip on the bond head. This worked until yesterday. Currently, the machine does not recognize a tip manually placed onto the bond head. Increased vacuum did not resolve the issue. I have verified the tip is firmly in place. Maybe it is the vacuum switch but odd it decided to fail now. There are no hose leaks I can see or hear. I need to trace this farther upstream.
Currently, I need February’s superuser PW so I can recalibrate the bond head tip back to zero degrees. A request for the PW was sent to Besi. I have the UC Calibration tool on hand for this. Once that is resolved, the issue of the PU tip not being recognized by the machine remains. I am cautiously optimistic this will resolve itself or a root cause will be found.
Lastly, it appears the air bearing in the bond head is good. I push it up and it goes down by itself, no sticking. IMG_4116 shows the TD sensor value.
Thank you again for your time on this. I really appreciate the support. I can provide more details as needed. I did not attach videos due to file size.
Best regards,
Dave Kellogg | Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman | Mission Systems
C: 858-860-9985 | david.kellogg@ngc.com
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2026 5:13 PM
To: Werland, Jim [US] (MS) <jim.werland@ngc.com>
Cc: Kellogg, David [US] (MS) <David.Kellogg@ngc.com>; White, Mike [US] (MS) <Michael.A.White@ngc.com>
Subject: EXT :NGC San Diego Besi Machine SupportHi Jim,
Thanks for the intro. Looking forward to the details from Dave so we can get started. Here are a few things that may be helpful for me to understand what the issue:
- Machine Serial number and configuration (images would be helpful so I know what you in the machine)
- Description of the problem
- Screenshot of the errors
- Logfile
Thanks,
Chris
Christopher Berger
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 17:48 PM Jim [US] (MS) Werland wrote:
Hi Christopher,
Thanks for your willingness to support our Besi machine that is currently non-operational. I’m copying our process engineer, Dave Kellogg, who can provide more technical details related to the issues we’re experiencing.
Dave, please provide a quick summary of the current situation.
--Jim
JIM WERLAND | Director, NIC San Diego Manufacturing Engineering
Northrop Grumman Corporation | Mission Systems
O: 858-592-3288 | C: 858-735-1286 | jim.werland@ngc.com
--
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RE: PO_TURNPACK_8119038140
Dear Lorena,
Please share your ETD .
Best regards,
Panadda
From: Lorena <info@turnpack.com>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2026 22:11
To: Samart Pummalai <samart.p@dksh.com>; Panadda Rangsakorn <panadda.r@dksh.com>
Cc: Pinij Wannaphuti <pinij.w@dksh.com>; 'Christopher Berger' <cberger@turnpack.com>; Technology SCE Logistics SG <tec.sce.logistics.sg@dksh.com>
Subject: RE: PO_TURNPACK_8119038140If you do not recognize the sender or if you find the email suspicious, report it as a phishing email using the Outlook function and a NOVA ticket will be generated.
Lead time is about 8 weeks
Thank you for your time,
Lorena Carrillo
From: Samart Pummalai <samart.p@dksh.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2026 9:55 PM
To: Lorena <info@turnpack.com>; Panadda Rangsakorn <panadda.r@dksh.com>
Cc: Pinij Wannaphuti <pinij.w@dksh.com>; 'Christopher Berger' <cberger@turnpack.com>; Technology SCE Logistics SG <tec.sce.logistics.sg@dksh.com>
Subject: RE: PO_TURNPACK_8119038140Dear Lorena,
Please help estimate the parcel delivery so we would like to inform that to Customer.
Thanks U so much.
Best Regards
Samart Pummalai
………………………………………………………………….
DKSH
Samart PummalaiManager, Technical Service SCE D.
SCE, Semiconductor & Electronics.
DKSH Technology Limited.
2533 Sukhumvit Road, Bangchak, Phrakhanong,
Bangkok 10260 Thailand.
Call Center +662 639 7000,
Mobile +669-4485-5856 or +668-1257-1307
Fax +662 333 1026
E-mail Samart.p@dksh.com www.dksh.com
Delivering Growth – in Asia and Beyond.
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From: Lorena <info@turnpack.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 5:23 AM
To: Panadda Rangsakorn <panadda.r@dksh.com>
Cc: Samart Pummalai <samart.p@dksh.com>; Pinij Wannaphuti <pinij.w@dksh.com>; 'Christopher Berger' <cberger@turnpack.com>; Technology SCE Logistics SG <tec.sce.logistics.sg@dksh.com>
Subject: RE: PO_TURNPACK_8119038140If you do not recognize the sender or if you find the email suspicious, report it as a phishing email using the Outlook function and a NOVA ticket will be generated.
Yes, confirmation was sent Jan 15 at 2:22pm MST. If you do not see it please check your spam thank you.
Thank you for your time,
Lorena Carrillo
From: Panadda Rangsakorn <panadda.r@dksh.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2026 8:06 PM
To: Lorena <info@turnpack.com>
Cc: Samart Pummalai <samart.p@dksh.com>; Pinij Wannaphuti <pinij.w@dksh.com>; 'Christopher Berger' <cberger@turnpack.com>; Technology SCE Logistics SG <tec.sce.logistics.sg@dksh.com>
Subject: FW: PO_TURNPACK_8119038140Dear Lorena,
Please confirm order .
Best regards,
Panadda Rangsakorn
Assistant Administration
Technology
DKSH Technology Limited
2533 Sukhumvit Road., Bangchak,Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10260Phone +662 639 7000 Mobile 093 813 8180
panadda.r@dksh.com, www.dksh.co.th
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____________________________________________________________From: Panadda Rangsakorn
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 13:18
To: Lorena <info@turnpack.com>
Cc: Samart Pummalai <samart.p@dksh.com>; Pinij Wannaphuti <pinij.w@dksh.com>; 'Christopher Berger' <cberger@turnpack.com>; Technology SCE Logistics SG <tec.sce.logistics.sg@dksh.com>
Subject: PO_TURNPACK_8119038140Dear Lorena,
Please see the attached our PO and kindly send us order confirmation asap.
Best regards,
Panadda Rangsakorn
Assistant Administration
Technology
DKSH Technology Limited
2533 Sukhumvit Road., Bangchak,Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10260Phone +662 639 7000
panadda.r@dksh.com, www.dksh.co.th
Delivering Growth – in Asia and Beyond.
____________________________________From: Lorena <info@turnpack.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 06:57
To: Pinij Wannaphuti <pinij.w@dksh.com>; 'Christopher Berger' <cberger@turnpack.com>
Cc: Samart Pummalai <samart.p@dksh.com>; Kantapon Kaewson <kantapon.kaewson@dksh.com>
Subject: RE: Midas DelidderYou don't often get email from info@turnpack.com. Learn why this is important
If you do not recognize the sender or if you find the email suspicious, report it as a phishing email using the Outlook function and a NOVA ticket will be generated.
Your quotation has been sent via our system and is attached here as well for reference.
Thank you for your time,
Lorena Carrillo
Office Manager
Office: +1 (480) 331-1878
22425 S Scotland Ct, Suite104, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
lcarrillo@turnpack.com | www.turnpack.com
From: Pinij Wannaphuti <pinij.w@dksh.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2025 10:38 PM
To: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Cc: Info at Turnpack <info@turnpack.com>; Samart Pummalai <samart.p@dksh.com>; Kantapon Kaewson <kantapon.kaewson@dksh.com>
Subject: Re: Midas DelidderThank you very much
From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Friday, September 19, 2025 11:55:22 AM
To: Pinij Wannaphuti <pinij.w@dksh.com>
Cc: Info at Turnpack <info@turnpack.com>; Samart Pummalai <samart.p@dksh.com>; Kantapon Kaewson <kantapon.kaewson@dksh.com>
Subject: Re: Midas DelidderIf you do not recognize the sender or if you find the email suspicious, report it as a phishing email using the Outlook function and a NOVA ticket will be generated.
Thanks Pinij. We are working on the quote and I will send it to you tomorrow.
Chris
On Thu, Sep 18, 2025 at 1:52 AM Pinij Wannaphuti <pinij.w@dksh.com> wrote:
Hi Chris
The parts need to order are:
- the Datum stops
- Brass holds down screws
- Cutters
- Push Buttons (if the LEDs are not working)
- Coupling
- Machine cover
Pinij Wannaphuti
Senior Executive Manager, Technical Sales
Semiconductor & Electronics
DKSH Technology Limited (Head Office).2533 Sukhumvit Road, Bangchak,
Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10260, Thailand
Phone +662 639 7000, Mobile +6681 699 5024 / +6681 847 2679
pinij.w@dksh.com, www.dksh.com
Delivering Growth – in Asia and Beyond.
____________________________________________________________From: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2025 3:57 AM
To: Pinij Wannaphuti <pinij.w@dksh.com>
Cc: Info at Turnpack <info@turnpack.com>; Samart Pummalai <samart.p@dksh.com>; Kantapon Kaewson <kantapon.kaewson@dksh.com>
Subject: Re: Midas DelidderIf you do not recognize the sender or if you find the email suspicious, report it as a phishing email using the Outlook function and a NOVA ticket will be generated.
Hi Pinji,
I understand what they would like to do but we need some more information and have our questions answered below to know what to quote. There is no such thing as a single list of parts that one buys to recondition a machine, it always depends on which parts are damaged and the same applies to setup/calibration. If you can have them reach out to us directly we can work with them to get all of the details.
Chris
On Wed, Sep 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM Pinij Wannaphuti <pinij.w@dksh.com> wrote:
Chris
Customer want to order the parts to replace the bad condition items and make the machine good condition like a new machine. Please advise
From: Info at Turnpack <info@turnpack.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 10:14:06 PM
To: Pinij Wannaphuti <pinij.w@dksh.com>
Cc: Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>; Samart Pummalai <samart.p@dksh.com>; Kantapon Kaewson <kantapon.kaewson@dksh.com>
Subject: Re: Midas DelidderIf you do not recognize the sender or if you find the email suspicious, report it as a phishing email using the Outlook function and a NOVA ticket will be generated.
Hi Pinij,
Sorry for the late reply. It's difficult to say what calibration and or alignment procedures should be done. Did the customer mention any specific issues they are having with the system?
For the quote I just wanted to confirm on the locking screws you are referring to the brass hold down screws in the picture below?
Other parts they may want to order are:
- the Datum stop
- Cutters
- Push Buttons (if the LEDs are not working)
- You provided this picture below. Is there a known issue with this part and from which serial number is this picture?
Thanks
Chris
On Mon, Sep 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM Pinij Wannaphuti <pinij.w@dksh.com> wrote:
Dear Lorena
Do you have any update ?
Pinij Wannaphuti
Senior Executive Manager, Technical Sales
Semiconductor & Electronics
DKSH Technology Limited (Head Office).2533 Sukhumvit Road, Bangchak,
Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10260, Thailand
Phone +662 639 7000, Mobile +6681 699 5024 / +6681 847 2679
pinij.w@dksh.com, www.dksh.com
Delivering Growth – in Asia and Beyond.
____________________________________________________________From: Info at Turnpack <info@turnpack.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 9:20 AM
To: Pinij Wannaphuti <pinij.w@dksh.com>; Christopher Berger <cberger@turnpack.com>
Cc: Samart Pummalai <samart.p@dksh.com>; Kantapon Kaewson <kantapon.kaewson@dksh.com>
Subject: Re: Midas DelidderYou don't often get email from info@turnpack.com. Learn why this is important
If you do not recognize the sender or if you find the email suspicious, report it as a phishing email using the Outlook function and a NOVA ticket will be generated.
Hello Pinij,
Our sales staff will reach out to you shortly to provide a quote.
Please note, Ken has since retired and Turnpack LLC has acquired Midas.
-Lorena Carrillo
On Tue, Jul 8, 2025, 6:33 PM Pinij Wannaphuti <pinij.w@dksh.com> wrote:
Dear Ken
Fabrinet wants to overhaul the machine.
- Please send me the quote for the machine cover and looking screw
- Please recommend what others need to replace
- Do you have a calibration procedure to make the machine back to the factory condition
Pinij Wannaphuti
Senior Executive Manager, Technical Sales
Semiconductor & Electronics
DKSH Technology Limited (Head Office).2533 Sukhumvit Road, Bangchak,
Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10260, Thailand
Phone +662 639 7000, Mobile +6681 699 5024 / +6681 847 2679
pinij.w@dksh.com, www.dksh.com
Delivering Growth – in Asia and Beyond.
____________________________________________________________
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Christopher Berger
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Christopher Berger
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by "Ariba Administrator" <no-reply@ansmtp.ariba.com> - 08:52 - 17 Feb 2026 -
Certificates and Tracking for Your Order PO26071599
We shipped the plastic and 4 other items on order PO26071599. You will receive them tomorrow. Track your shipment using FedEx 489558166354.
The certificates for the hex head screws and washers are attached.
by "McMaster - Carr" <la.sales@mcmaster.com> - 07:16 - 17 Feb 2026 -
Certificate and Tracking for Your Order PO26071599
We shipped the aluminum on order PO26071599. You will receive them tomorrow. Track your shipment using FedEx 489558166343.
The certificate for the aluminum is attached.
by "McMaster - Carr" <la.sales@mcmaster.com> - 06:56 - 17 Feb 2026

