Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Features

The Horizon 01i screen printer now has a reported accuracy of 2.0 Cpk @ +/-25 µm, and can output DPMO statistics. The Horizon 03i now comes with Cyclone understencil cleaning, said to reduce changeover times and paper volume. And the Horizon platform range now comes with HawkEye post-print verification, said to verify 100% of boards in line beat rates (acquisition speeds: 750 to 1700 sq. mm per sec.).

DEK, www.dek.com

Lites Wipes are a generic version of Kimberly Clark’s Kimwipes. Reportedly are exactly the same but at a lower cost. Are made with absorbent low linting cellulose. Two sizes are available: 4.5" x 8.3" in 300/box quantities; 15" x 16.6" in 140/box quantities. Push-up dispensers are also available.

High-Tech Conversions Inc., www.high-techconversions.com

V400 software reportedly reduces programming time 40%. Creates customer libraries automatically, permitting users to deploy the same library in different process stages from first-off inspection until post-reflow or post-wave soldering. Includes a calculation algorithm that operates with synthetic imaging algorithms; facilitates the deployment of rule-based algorithms. Is said to be ideal for high-volume production. Features an improved color-modeling algorithm.

Marantz Business Electronics, www.marantz.com/bus/eu/

The Nitrogen Peel-Off Jet is said to improve fine-pitch selective soldering results. Provides a 360º, directional jet of preheated nitrogen to assist in minimizing solder accumulation on specific solder joints. Reportedly wets surface with minimal amount of solder required.

ACE Production Technologies Inc., www.ace-protech.com

Model LX30 single-axis actuator comes with or without a motor bracket, with one or two short blocks, or one or two long blocks. All configurations are available in a covered version. Model LX45 (to be introduced July 1) will come with or without a cover, with or without a motor bracket, and in the same block configurations as the LX30. LX Series models will be available in 1,000 possible configurations. Provide precision linear motion for automated assembly operations.

Misumi USA, www.misumiusa.com

Spectrum S-822 has dual-shuttle stages for chip scale package underfill and other electronics applications. Is standalone and offers controlled precision dispensing capabilities. Permits parallel processing on two shuttle stages for continuous dispensing; stages automatically slide in and out through an opening in the front of the machine. Options include choice of impingement or contact heated stations. Jet-on-the-Fly dispenses lines of dots continuously. Calibrated process jetting uses weight control. Dynamic dispense control offers flexible control parameters through closed-loop servo technology. Mass flow control uses weight-controlled dispensing and automatic calibration. Comes with Fluidmove software and ESD glass and has passed all EMC testing for CE certification.

Asymtek, www.asymtek.com