Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Features

VT-RNSII inline post-reflow inspection system uses faster shutter speeds and improved image processing to perform inspections 20% faster than the original VT-RNS series. Permits faster throughput and more detailed inspections of densely populated boards within the same cycle time. Can provide 3-D information from a 2-D image. 3-CCD camera enhances solder shape recognition accuracy; is said to obtain 3x the information of a 1-CCD camera. Resolution is up to 10 μm; can inspect components as small as 01005 and 0.012” pitch. Also comes in benchtop model (VT-RNSII-ptH).

Omron Inspection Systems, www.omron247.com

Edge provides a sharp, shallow angle blade tip for via probing on printed circuit boards. Incorporates ZIP flat technology. Is fully replaceable in current fixtures with 100 mil receptacles.

Everett Charles Technologies, www.ectinfo.com

SonoFlux Servo GP is a fully automated ultrasonic reciprocating spray fluxing system. Has a precision gear pump liquid delivery system; offers precise control of flux quantity. Offers programmable selective area spray capability with little overspray. Additional features include 2" to 18" or 2" to 24" board width capability, full PLC control with Windows-based software, up to 500,000 recipe storage, single or dual mode, conveyor speed sensing option and optional barcode reader. Non-pressurized flux reservoir has low-level sensor alert and high flow rate accuracy, with deposition repeatability of +/- 5%.

Sono-Tek Corp., www.sono-tek.com

Ecobrid SC-AH100 automatic low-VOC stencil cleaner reportedly provides a 66% reduction in CO₂ emissions and energy consumption over previous automatic cleaning system. Cleans and dries in 5 min. Features touch panel operation. Includes slide-in mechanism.

Sawa Corp., www.sawa-corp.co.jp
Seika Machinery, www.seikausa.com

Forced verification for screen printers includes a sensor to detect when the cover of the machine is open. Triggers a request to validate the machine setup, including solder paste, stencil, squeegees, etc. Includes a cycle stop controller to physically stop the machine until all the required elements have been validated.

SMT Machine CAMX adapters are used to gather real-time material and process data from production equipment. Data can be shared via an IPC standard CAMX broker with Cogiscan TTC applications or ERP, MES and internal traceability systems. Support placement machines from Fuji, Juki, Mydata, Universal Instruments and Siplace, as well as screen printers from DEK, reflow ovens from VI Technology, AOI from Cyberoptics, Koh Young and Viscom, x-ray from Teradyne , ICT from Teradyne, and the SMD storage unit from Essemtec and Mydata.

RFID smart feeder upgrade kit for Samsung placement machines enables closed-loop setup validation and traceability for existing machines and feeders. Reduces machine downtime during changeovers and replenishment and reduces risk of human errors.

Cogiscan Inc., www.cogiscan.com

ESS selective soldering machines, EWS-500 wave soldering machines and ERO-500 reflow ovens are designed for low-volume, high-mix assemblers.

ESS selective soldering machines are batch soldering systems with on-board, touch screen, micro-controllers and on-board flux, preheat and omni-directional soldering. Perform single point, drag, mini-wave and dip soldering. Off-line programming and photoscan software are available.

EWS wave soldering machines employ an "L" finger handling mechanism, permitting pallet-less board transport. Continuous width adjustments permit quick changeover for all board widths up to 12" or 310mm.

ERO-500 is a 5-zone, conveyor reflow oven for SnPb and Pb-free soldering of SMT boards, hybrid boards and curing of glue and thick-film pastes. Heating zones are independently programmable and controlled through the on-board LCD system controller. Can define parameters for conveyor speed, heating temperature, convection heat flow and cooling fans.

APSNovastar, www.apsgold.com