HawkEye inspection and RTC (Rapid Transit Conveyor) technologies now provide 100% board verification at a cycle time of 4 sec.
HawkEye isolates faults through rapid good/bad verification instead of performing data-rich inspection during high-speed manufacturing. Can verify 100% of printed boards within the line beat rate by analyzing streamed images instead of successive still images. To quickly isolate bad boards, the system records pass/fail per board against preset thresholds instead of capturing quantitative data.
The speed at which boards can be delivered and removed from the printing phase is increased through RTC’s board handling technology. Instead of the traditional, slow, belt-type transport that relies on friction to move the board, RTC grips the board, adapts to its dimensions and transports it into printing position.
PRO 1S and PRO 1Sm are single nozzle selective soldering stations that incorporate a variety of technologies to solder individual or groups of components. The nozzle is surrounded by a nitrogen blanket to enhance soldering.
The 30 lb. solder pot is Pb-free compliant and comes with a solder replenishment system and automatic spray fluxer system. PCBs or pallets enter the work cell on a precision in-line conveyor system. Programs may be set up through a data management system or overhead laser pointer. Once the X/Y parameters are established, the z motion maneuvers around bottom-side components.
BEST Inc. has launched online BGA rework and repair services. Through its on online shopping marketplace, the company now offers BGA services including initial placement, removal and replacement of BGAs, and x-ray imaging. Customers can have a variety of BGA rework services performed on small fast turn quantities. Up to five BGAs per order can be placed or removed and replaced. Users can choose either a SnPb or Pb-free BGA rework process. Each removal and replacement comes with visual, endoscopic and x-ray inspection services. Customers are sent images of their x-rays as part of the normal process flow. These services will be performed in less than five business days.
Business Electronics Soldering Technologies (BEST), solder.net
KISS line of simple selective soldering systems are suitable for Pb-free solders. The newest system, KISS 102, will be on display in Booth 2585 at Apex next month.
Features Pb-free compatible solder pots, good for low-volume assembly, prototyping and rework, post-reflow offline assembly and other applications such as odd-form devices. Standard and custom nozzles are available. Bench-top model has optional carriage for stand-alone use.
The programmable KISS 102 is fully automated and uses traveling mini–solder wave.
Couples higher throughput with precise process controls. Programmable features provide the tools to set all process parameters, including immersion depths, pre-heat dwells, travel distances and speeds, solder temperature and wave height. Once set, the system repeats precisely. Can be programmed via a laptop computer.
Macromelt low-pressure molding is a fast, flexible, low-pressure alternative to conventional injection molding and potting techniques. It can encapsulate diverse components with highly miniaturized features. The polyamide hotmelt material allows encapsulation of the circuitry and the formation of the outer shell of the component in one step. The process only requires a melt unit, low pressure dispensing system and a mold.
Series 560 Vertical Flow Modular Hardwall Cleanrooms are prefabricated, easy-to-assemble cleanrooms that allow for future expansion.
The pre-engineered, free-standing rooms require only a solid, level floor for support. Sections may be removed or reconfigured for a process change, or for relocation to another facility. Floors may be solid or raised. A variety of sizes are available.
Are made with heavy gage steel panels screwed and welded together to create modular sections. The sections are further equipped with braces to ensure strength and eliminate harmonic vibration. Use a full HEPA filter ceiling bank to ensure even airflow and reduce air turbulences and eddy air currents, for uniform laminar airflow throughout. Incorporates the HEPA-N-Seal double-gasket seal to achieve a no-leak ceiling system. Keeps the primary HEPA filter high pressure seal under a negative pressure to prevent gasket seal leaks. The negative pressure seal prevents leaks from entering the cleanroom that can occur over time in both clamped and liquid gel systems.