From booth at snf.stanford.edu  Wed May  3 14:59:55 2000
From: booth at snf.stanford.edu (Len Booth)
Date: Wed, 03 May 2000 14:59:55 -0700
Subject: Wafersaw status Wednesday 5/3/00
Message-ID: <3910A15B.FCC86B81@snf.stanford.edu>

Wafersaw users -
	I've been able to replace some failed components,
and get the saw controller to at least boot-up again.
However, a spindle overload fault is still unsolved and
preventing the spindle motor from running.  I'm in
contact with folks at K&S who are trying to come up
with solutions.  They may have some suggestions by
tomorrow (5/4).  Because of the age of our machine,
it is difficult to find technicians who still remember
the details of repairing it.  I will send out another
e-mail message when there is further news to report.
			Len


From booth at snf.stanford.edu  Wed May 10 16:24:38 2000
From: booth at snf.stanford.edu (Len Booth)
Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 16:24:38 -0700
Subject: Wafersaw status Wed 5/10/00
Message-ID: <3919EFB6.C0587F81@snf.stanford.edu>

Users -
	After further troubleshooting on our saw, with
the assistance of the phone help folks at K&S,
their recommendation is to send some components to their
facility in Pennsylvania for repair.  We will request fast turnaround
service and as soon as Stanford Procurement 
processes the purchase order, the parts will be sent out.
			Len


From booth at snf.stanford.edu  Mon May 22 16:52:08 2000
From: booth at snf.stanford.edu (Len Booth)
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 16:52:08 -0700
Subject: Wafersaw status 5/22/00
Message-ID: <3929C828.1CF6231@snf.stanford.edu>

Saw users -
	The repaired spindle controller works, so we
can make the blade spin again - unfortunately additional
problems have become visible.  Some of the drive cables
that make the Theta turntable rotate are broken.  I'm
getting info on what we need to do to get a K&S service
tech out here to install the needed parts.
			Len