IPC-7351A LP Wizard is for the CR-5000 PCB and advanced packaging suite. This land pattern generator is said to reduce the time it takes to build a standard SMT footprint/symbol for a library part; ensures compatibility with the latest IPC standard for surface mount design. The task reportedly takes less than a minute. Consists of land pattern viewers, calculators and generators for the creation of CAD land patterns, including pads, padstacks and footprints/symbols in SMT parts libraries. Dovetails with free IPC library documentation and viewer provided with IPC-7351 standard. Data can be shared with engineers throughout organization on a project-by-project basis.
Zuken, www.zuken.com
PCB Libraries, www.pcblibraries.com
Blindmateable vertical headers have been added to the 4.2 mm PE series connector system. The system is a wire-to-wire, wire-to-board and wire-to-panel connector based on 4.2 mm x 4.2 mm centerlines. Headers are available in even position sizes, ranging from two up to 24. Reportedly can create system where exact positioning of mating connectors is aided by the funnel lead-in of the housing to permit easier alignment and mating in wire-to-board applications. Is available in UL 94V-2 or UL 94V-0 housing materials; contacts are tin-plated or gold-plated brass. Are rated for 9A max. (two-position version) and 600 VAC. Rated for 50 mating and unmating cycles and said to be suitable for intermating and interchanging with competitive products as well as AMP-DUAC connectors.
Tyco Electronics Corp., www.tycoelectronics.com
The Momentum (MPM) printer features CANopen motion control and I/O architecture. Its vision system includes a USB digital camera with look-up/look-down capability, telecentric lens, and advanced lighting techniques. Includes contrast-based 2-D, BridgeVision and StencilVision, all with SpeedVision; new transport and squeegee systems, vacuum stencil wiper and roller solvent bar delivery system. Machine operation with Benchmark software has wizards for error recovery, machine functions and utilities. Reportedly, a new product file can be created in less than 10 min.; any existing process program can be used as template. RemoteTech diagnostics package enables remote support and troubleshooting. Includes a single, front-fixed rail conveyor with top clamp and centernest vacuum hold down and a 17" flat panel display. Board size capability from 609 x 508 mm to 50.8 x 50.8 mm. Accuracy and repeatability is said to be +/-12.5 µm at 6 sigma (Cpk greater than or equal to 2), with a cycle time as fast as 10 sec. (excluding print).
Speedline Technologies, www.speedlinetech.com
The SP600 automated batch printer comes with a table that can be designed with a standard fixation or a customer-specific substrate holder. Because of shuttle system, any kind of substrate holders reportedly can be used. Enables printing of solder paste onto PCB, conductive glue printing on flex circuits, and special paste application on ceramic on one system. Print table is motorized in four axes (x, y, c and theta); said to allow automatic alignment of the substrate to the stencil. Two vision cameras measure reference structures and calculate offset. Operator can see in real-time which squeegee, stencil or tension frame must be installed. Is said to be ready in less than five minutes for new job. Comes prepared for 29" stencil frames. Substrate holder is designed for single or double-sided PCBs up to 450 x 500 mm. Rubber or metal squeegees with a length of up to 500 mm can be used. Features automatic stencil cleaning (dry, wet, vacuum).
Essemtec, www.essemtec.com
vPlan software will be provided to Spectral Response Inc., enabling faster transition from NPI to full production with a reported seamless coverage for all production lines, including Siemens, Fuji, Universal and Panasonic machines. Will help increase overall equipment effectiveness through process automation. Includes new capabilities, such as auto-generation of machine shapes from VPL. Delivers manufacturing process definitions to the production floor, and automatically generates machine-specific libraries on demand.
Valor Computerized Systems Ltd., www.valor.com
The FLX2010 SMD pick-and-place comes with 190 feeders and permits feeder changeover during operation. Said to place 5,000 cph. Enables placement of 0201 or 0.3 mm components, tall condensators (height up to 15 mm), large connectors and BGAs with 50 mm side length. Features a combination of laser and vision centering systems. Feeder management system automatically recognizes feeders and pickup height. LEDs show feeder status and notify the operator if a minimum quantity is reached. Feeder setup control system is based on barcode identification. Machine programming can be prepared offline during production.
Essemtec, www.essemtec.com
Essemtec, www.essemtec.com
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