Flex Arm adds a new dimension of flexibility – in virtually every direction - with its 19” vertical post. Designed for mounting microscopes, vision systems, etc., is flexible, sturdy and stable. Allows vertical movement along the post (z-axis) as well as Theta (rotational), in addition to other lockable/positionable axes of movement.
Two versions available, equipped with a standard table clamp or a weighted base. Both are bench friendly, and do not require users to keep the horizontal arm at table height. Lower arm can be placed as high as 19” off the table, allowing users to work around existing bench top products or structures. The second (upper) adjustable arm can pivot and be adjusted at any number of angles for flexibility and clearance of benchtop objects.
The O.C. White Company, www.ocwhite.com
Legex 322 is a high accuracy CNC coordinate measuring machine that loads enhanced performance into a compact design.
With a unified, one-piece configuration and minimal footprint, designed for quick and easy setup and operation – offering new opportunities to integrate automated measurement and inspection.
Designed for measurement and inspection of components sized to300 x 200 x 200 mm, combines accuracy (MPEE = [0.8+2L/1000]µm) with speed (200 mm/sec.). Applications include measurement of precision metal molds and electrical discharge machining parts as well as off-line setup of machine tools.
Minimizes deformations caused by normal machine operations. Integrated y-axis machine guide rail is ceramic-plasma coated. Thermally-stable components plus real- time temperature compensation maintain accuracy even under extreme conditions.
Supports probes including contacting, scanning and touch-trigger probes, as well as laser and vision probes.
Mitutoyo America Corp., www.mitutoyo.com
Model 2200-806 High Volume Heated Tip-Seal Material Dispense Valve delivers low to high viscosity heated materials at a high flow rate. The 3/4” diameter orifice dispenses large volumes at a slow velocity for proper fill rates. Zero-cavity nozzle design eliminates dripping after shut-off.
The material chamber has 120v heaters and sensor to control temperatures up to 350°F. Separate heater and sensor prevent cold material starts due to loss of temperature. Standard model includes two operator handles and an electric trigger switch to control the start-stop flow of heated material. An ambient valve model is also available.
Carbide and wear resistant components and high-temperature seals are designed to handle heated materials with abrasive fillers for long production life. Allows multiple Tip-Seal valves to be ganged together. Applications include filling lighting ballasts, packaging fluid materials, roller coating filling and large potting or coating operations.
Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc., SealantEquipment.com
Promation Inc. has developed an end-to-end transfer conveyor that reportedly offers end users up to 30% cost savings.
ASC-700 is available in 500 and 800 mm lengths to meet most interconnecting requirements. Equipped with a retractable hand crank for width adjustment, capable of handling PCBs ranging in width from 50 to 450 mm. An embedded controller provides reliable end-to-end transfer through standard SMEMA (1.2) communication ports.
Includes “Easy Roll” wheels with leveling feet and a complete wrap around enclosure.
Promation Inc., pro-mation-inc.com
X-Tek Systems will be exhibiting its Revolution inspection system at SEMICON West on July 11-15.
Offers a viewing angle of up to 75o, allowing for magnification up to 6000X at angles over all of the 16 x 16” (406 x 406 mm) manipulator scan area, for analysis of wafer bump inspection, BGA ball wetting, attachment, cracks and delaminations.
Features 160XI cable-free open x-ray tube, which offers sub-micron resolution in a stable and low-maintenance format, with easy-to-change extended life filaments. Positional accuracy is achieved through fast motors on all axes, to give precise feedback for high-speed, accurate inspection.
User-friendly InspectX software and is ergonomically designed for operating comfort, with both mouse and joystick control and an outsize viewing window.
X-Tek Systems, xtekxray.com
Zuken and CAD Systeme Kluwetasch (CSK) have introduced a MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) Link said to reduce design time, save money, ensure product quality and facilitate management of the product development and manufacturing processes.
By integrating CADSTAR tools with MRP SQL databases and establishing a bi-directional connection, users have access to additional component information for harmonization of part data in designs and for the creation of customizable BOMs. Includes synchronization, parts management, history management and BOM management.
The synchronization tool provides accurate information exchange, eliminating duplicate information, reducing the risk of data entry error and enabling historical tracking.
The parts manager allows users to search from selected components that meet pre-defined criteria within the parts database. The flagging of preferred supplier parts within the library assists in supply chain management. Cost calculations enable pricing of products to achieve required profit margins, and selection of components from the preferred suppliers list assists in negotiating bulk purchasing discounts.
History management functionality manages and assesses change notes throughout the product development process, allowing the identification of batches that use different components from different suppliers .
BOM management automatically identifies requirements for component changes when parts become obsolete, facilitating forward planning for carrying out redesigns.
Zuken, zuken.com