The Christopher Group has introduced the DaiNippon Screen (Kyoto, Japan) FP 8000 final visual inspection system. Using DaiNippon Screen’s advanced color imaging system, it inspects both sides of the substrate automatically for surface defects including scratches, chips, exposed metal surfaces, discoloration, solder mask on pads, and other surface defects. Can inspect gold, copper, solder mask and legend ink, as well as the underlying patterns. Substrates with multiple surface finishes can also be inspected.
Image capture and processing speed is up to 200% faster than previous models with an inspection time of less than 30 sec. for both sides of an 18 x 20” substrate. Is fully automatic, and programming is simple. Has Windows XP user interface, can be linked to the VS Series verification stations.
The Christopher Group Inc., christopherweb.com
Tyco Electronics recently upgraded its custom and pre-print label product line. New additions include improved adhesive-backed labels for use in industrial, commercial and consumer product applications. The range of materials, adhesives and printing methods make the custom and pre-print labels suitable for use in aerospace, telecom, datacom, electronics, military hardware, shipboard systems, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and many other industries.
Can be designed by Tyco Electronics or originate from existing customer-specific logos, artwork or brand markings. Color matching, custom shapes and UL & CSA certified materials are available. Tyco Electronics also offers custom data printing for sequential numbering, 2-D data matrix, bar coding and other customization.
Offers four major printing technologies for custom and pre-print labels including: Flexography printing for general-purpose, high-volume, six-color printing; hot foil printing, a three-color process for various materials; thermal transfer for serial and barcode printing needs and laser engraving for the highest level of durability.
Printing substrates include: white polyester, clear polyester, metalized polyester, white vinyl, nylon cloth, vinyl cloth, polyimide film, polyvinvlfluoride, tamper-evident materials, stainless steel, polyolefin cable markers and heat shrinkable markers & sleeves.
Can be designed by Tyco Electronics or originate from existing customer-specific logos, artwork or brand markings. Color matching, custom shapes and UL & CSA certified materials are available. Tyco Electronics also offers custom data printing for sequential numbering, 2-D data matrix, bar coding and other customization.
Offers four major printing technologies for custom and pre-print labels including: Flexography printing for general-purpose, high-volume, six-color printing; hot foil printing, a three-color process for various materials; thermal transfer for serial and barcode printing needs and laser engraving for the highest level of durability.
Printing substrates include: white polyester, clear polyester, metalized polyester, white vinyl, nylon cloth, vinyl cloth, polyimide film, polyvinvlfluoride, tamper-evident materials, stainless steel, polyolefin cable markers and heat shrinkable markers & sleeves.
Tyco Electronics, www.tycoelectronics.com
ALPHA EF-6100 low-solids wave solder flux is the latest addition to Cookson’s EF-Series environmentally-friendly fluxes designed for Pb-free as well as SnPb processes. The no-clean, alcohol-based flux passes all international reliability standards including IPC, Bellcore and JIS.
Leaves minimal colorless, non-tacky, clear flux residue that spreads uniformly over the surface of PCBs. Provides resistance to connector bridging across a range of process conditions. It is compatible with all common pad finish types and improves yield by reducing defects, minimizing rework and increasing throughput.
Cookson Electronics Assembly Materials, cooksonelectronics.com
Leaves minimal colorless, non-tacky, clear flux residue that spreads uniformly over the surface of PCBs. Provides resistance to connector bridging across a range of process conditions. It is compatible with all common pad finish types and improves yield by reducing defects, minimizing rework and increasing throughput.
Cookson Electronics Assembly Materials, cooksonelectronics.com
Servo-Flo 404 System is a compact shot meter and integrated dispense valve for robotic and automated dispensing applications such as bonding, gasketing, filling and sealing operations. The positive rod displacement and servo-motor design can dispense abrasive and filled adhesives and sealants such as epoxies, silicones and urethanes.
Has a quick-change Tip-Seal dispense valve for accurate start-stop of material flow. Can be mounted to a robot wrist, moving automation or fixed mounted. System design selections include volume size, temperature control, valve selection, vision and system integration.
Closed-loop processor provides precise shot volumes, consistent bead diameters and variable bead diameters during the dispense cycle. Using the touch-screen interface, the operator sets flow rates and material volume and the automation selects stored flow-rate and shot-volume programs for different parts.
Has a quick-change Tip-Seal dispense valve for accurate start-stop of material flow. Can be mounted to a robot wrist, moving automation or fixed mounted. System design selections include volume size, temperature control, valve selection, vision and system integration.
Closed-loop processor provides precise shot volumes, consistent bead diameters and variable bead diameters during the dispense cycle. Using the touch-screen interface, the operator sets flow rates and material volume and the automation selects stored flow-rate and shot-volume programs for different parts.
Sealant Equipment & Engineering, sealantequipment.com
Self-Cleaning Squeegee system was showcased at the IPC Innovative Product Showcase during Apex. A panel chose 10 products out of 556 entrants.
Both Pb-free and traditional solder paste printing processes exhibit a high degree of solder paste sticking. This produces undesirable affects, such as paste bleeding defects, premature contamination of the stencil surface and requirement for more cleaning interruption. Process cycle time is affected negatively as the paste requires time to drop off the squeegee after each print stroke.
The Permalex Paste Manager achieves lower overall sticking compared to normal dual squeegees, and the system reduces the migration of solder paste within the print area.
Reportedly offer improved printing in Pb-free environments.
Transition Automation, www.transitionautomation.com
Both Pb-free and traditional solder paste printing processes exhibit a high degree of solder paste sticking. This produces undesirable affects, such as paste bleeding defects, premature contamination of the stencil surface and requirement for more cleaning interruption. Process cycle time is affected negatively as the paste requires time to drop off the squeegee after each print stroke.
The Permalex Paste Manager achieves lower overall sticking compared to normal dual squeegees, and the system reduces the migration of solder paste within the print area.
Reportedly offer improved printing in Pb-free environments.
Transition Automation, www.transitionautomation.com
SCS Precisioncoat and Precisioncoat EL spray coating systems precisely spray and dispense a variety of solvent-based, water-based and 100% solids coatings to printed circuit assemblies and other substrates.
The systems are controlled and operated by proprietary SCS software on a Windows XP operating system with a point-and-click interface. The two systems include internal Ethernet connectivity, and they both meet SMEMA conventions for manufacturing system integration.
The standard configuration applies coatings on three axes, with optional tilt and rotate capabilities. This enables coating of both simple and complex assemblies, devices and components used in the electronics, military, medical and automotive industries.
Custom configurations are also available, including optional bar code readers, vision systems, offline programming and CAD or Gerber download. The entry-level Precisioncoat EL is offered for those with smaller production runs or less demanding coating needs.
Specialty Coating Systems, scscoatings.com
The systems are controlled and operated by proprietary SCS software on a Windows XP operating system with a point-and-click interface. The two systems include internal Ethernet connectivity, and they both meet SMEMA conventions for manufacturing system integration.
The standard configuration applies coatings on three axes, with optional tilt and rotate capabilities. This enables coating of both simple and complex assemblies, devices and components used in the electronics, military, medical and automotive industries.
Custom configurations are also available, including optional bar code readers, vision systems, offline programming and CAD or Gerber download. The entry-level Precisioncoat EL is offered for those with smaller production runs or less demanding coating needs.
Specialty Coating Systems, scscoatings.com
