Compact stopper blocks and brackets are for machine and assembly builds. Are available in low-carbon steel with black oxide or electroless nickel plating, as well as 304 stainless steel. Configurable heights in 1mm increments from 3 – 20 mm are offered with compact counterbore design for flush fitting in tight spaces. Hex or bolt styles are offered in low-carbon steel with black oxide or EN plating, as well as 304 S.S. Larger blocks, in standard, tapped and side-mounting plate styles are configurable in 5 mm increments from 10 – 50 mm heights, in black-oxide or EN plated steel and urethane materials. Fixed threaded styles are offered from 1/2" to1-1/2" heights.
Misumi USA, www.misumiusa.com
The SM411 Dynamic Chip Shooter is said to have placement speeds of 42,000 cph for chips and 30,000 cph for SOP; the SM421 Advanced Flexible Mounter is said to have placement speeds of 21,000 cph. SM411 is based on a dual-gantry platform with flying vision cameras. Designed with both single and dual lane capability, it accepts the IQ Intelligent SM Feeders for inventory and production monitoring. The SM421 has a single gantry design for placing fine-pitch components and a range of standard chips. Combines on-the-fly recognition with fine-pitch stage vision. Accepts IQ Intelligent SM Feeders and can work in tandem with the SM411.
Dynatech Technology Inc., www.dynatechsmt.com
Dynatech Technology Inc., www.dynatechsmt.com
The latest generation of Instinctiv is said to enable faster setup and first-time print, lower operator training requirements, easier error avoidance and recovery. Features enhanced parameter editing, command availability and real-time feedback. Supports Cyclone understencil cleaning system, with HawkEye, 2Di and RTC compatibility to follow soon. Reportedly delivers improvements in productivity and throughput.
DEK, www.dek.com
DEK, www.dek.com
Trident is a Pb-free compatible, automatic post-reflow defluxing system. Is reportedly the fastest batch-format defluxing system available. Throughput rate is determined by board size. Is said to be capable of defluxing and cleanliness testing up to 200 4 x 6" boards and up to 28 18 x 20" boards per hour. Process consists of up to five cycles, including pre-wash, wash, rinse, cleanliness testing and drying. Is equipped with an automatic chemical management system. Wash solution is captured and reused. Is equipped with inverse-mounted vertically oriented spray pump. Includes built-in statistical process control data capturing technology.
Aqueous Technologies, www.aqueoustech.com
ScanINSPECT VPI is a process control tool that is said to qualify each step of the assembly and fabrication process before production. Is a standalone system that couples a high-res, color flatbed scanner with a dual lighting system. Said to validate process in all phases of production, including design; board fabrication; bare board, stencil and component inspection; deposition and component mounting, and finished boards using a calibrated scanner and dual lighting system. Uses Gerber, CAD or Golden part data to validate board fabrication, stencil cleanliness, paste/adhesive deposition and populated boards. Users are said to be able to check holes, slots and artwork; ensure parts from multiple vendors conform to the required shape, position, color and size; detect stretch, wear, blocked or damaged apertures; ensure new stencils and screens match board revision or that cleaning operations are successful. Reportedly can use to build part libraries direct from components.
ScanCAD International, www.scancad.com
EnviroMark 919G Pb-free solder paste is reportedly 100% halide- and halogen-free. Said to offer ultra-low voiding characteristics, lighter flux residue color, easier residue penetration, shiny joints and excellent solderability on all components and board finishes. Prints to 0.4 mm pitch. Said to reduce potential defects such as bridging, solder balls and tombstoning.
Kester, www.kester.com
