NC277 VOC-free liquid flux is said to be as electrically safe as alcohol-based flux and has a medium residue suitable for long thermal demands. Withstands thermal preheats required for palletized selective soldering. Has a broad activation range, and is for use in lead-free wave soldering with tin-silver-copper, tin-silver, tin-copper, and other alloys. Reportedly has low post-process residues and can reduce preventative maintenance requirements in spray fluxing applications. Is no-clean, non-visible residue flux, but can be cleaned. Meets IPC SIR 2.6.3.7 test in an air-dried state. Sealed shelf life of nine months at room temperature.
AIM Solder, www.aimsolder.com
NXT III component mounter features a faster XY robot, faster tape feeders, and a new "flying vision" parts camera. New H24 head is said to be capable of 35,000 cph per module. Reportedly capable of placement accuracy of +/-25 microns. Can reportedly places parts down to 03015 package styles.
Fuji Machine Mfg., fujiamerica.com
No. 977 is an electrically-heated, 500ºF universal style oven for preheating racks of small circuit boards. Workspace dimensions measure 30" x 40" x 31". 9KW are installed in Nichrome wire heating elements to heat the unit, while a 600 CFM, 0.5-hp recirculating blower motor provides front-to-rear universal airflow to the workload. Features 4" thick insulated walls, Type 304, 2B finish stainless steel interior and aluminized steel exterior. Is equipped with four drawers, each 24" x 30" x 2" and rated for 50 lb. loading. Drawers open to extend 20" from front of oven. Integral leg stand provided. Controls include digital indicating temperature controller, manual reset excess temperature controller with separate contactors and recirculating blower airflow safety switch.
The Grieve Corp., www.grievecorp.com