DEK 248 semi-automatic printers have a new PC-based user interface, allowing operators to view all machine parameters at a glance. A new keyboard features integrated trackball. Has integrated support for Simplified Chinese, Korean and Japanese. A 3.5-inch floppy disk drive is included.
Supports optional vision capabilities. Vision setup features are fully integrated, real-time image data is displayed on-screen. Vision information of the product is saved automatically with the product file.
The new UI resembles the interface available for DEK's high-end fully automatic platforms, enhancing commonality between machines in the range.
ALPHA OM-325 lead-free solder is said to simplify the transition to µ-fine feature printing in lead-free processes. Reportedly offers excellent print transfer efficiency, self-alignment properties with small components down to 0402 or 01005", joint cosmetics across challenging reflow profiles, low voiding performance and product stability.
"We developed ALPHA OM-325 in our Japanese R&D center in collaboration with leading global adaptors of lead-free technology for use in their high end consumer electronics products," said Valentijn Van Velthoven, global product manager. "Our rigorous product development work for OM-325 can be compared to what Formula One technology means for the automotive industry. We have achieved tomorrow's technology, and made it available today."
Made with Type 4 and 5 powder, the paste delivers excellent µ-fine feature print yield and works well in demanding high-soak reflow profiles.
PELASPAN-PAC Anti-Static provides cushioning for a range of electronic parts and components to protect them from static discharge during shipment. The pink, s-shaped polystyrene material is free-flowing, cutting packaging time. Weighs 5 pounds per cubic foot - 15% lighter than comparable varieties of packing peanuts. Reusable, recyclable and part of a nationwide reuse program to lessen the loose-fill sent to landfills each year.
Available from 20 facilities nationwide.
FLX2010 SMD pick-and-place has 190 feeders, allowing feeder changeover during operation with nearly no downtime. Can place 5,000 components per hour.
Precision drive technology places 0201 or ultra-fine pitch 0.3 mm components, as well as condensators up to 15 mm, large connectors and 50-mm BGAs. Features both laser and vision centering systems for speed and accuracy.
Feeder management system automatically recognizes feeders and pickup height. LEDs show the feeder status. Feeder setup control system based on barcode identification excludes the risk of setup failure.
Machine programming can be prepared offline. CAD data can be imported; the board is graphically displayed before production.
Optional software system features stock management, production planning, simulation and data recording for traceability.
Can be expanded to a two- or three-module production line for more feeder capacity (up to 300 feeders) and production speed (up to 15,000 cph).
Using Laser-Microjet technology, the LS 800F cuts from 1 to 10 holes per second (or 36,000 apertures per hour), reportedly without any heat damage, burrs or oxidation.
Uses a fiber laser source uniquely suited for thin, high precision stencils and masks.
Fiber lasers have high pulse-to-pulse stability, are compact, ensure efficiency, are robust, have low consumption of electrical power and are maintenance-free. They do not necessitate any alignment, cleaning or servicing of optical parts. Does not require any lamp or diode exchanges. Diode lifetime surpasses 100,000 hours.
The fiber lasers emit pulses at a repetition rate between 20 and 50 kHz, with a pulse duration measured in nanoseconds. Said to offer a fine cut, higher cutting speed and a higher accuracy than conventional laser sources. 100um fiber core diameter enables users to apply water jets below 30 um.
Synova S.A. (Ecublens, Switzerland)
RemoteTech remote diagnostics service allows Speedline's support center to remotely diagnose and solve customer equipment and application problems.
Customers can expect improved troubleshooting and problem solving over the Internet and telephone, minimizing field service visits, cutting mean time to repair, lowering maintenance costs and reducing staff technical training.
The secure service allows Speedline to access equipment recipe files and error logs, facilitating software upgrade uploading.
The diagnostic services are available for most of Speedline's products currently in production. The customer's equipment must have an Ethernet card or modem, be connected to the Internet and use Microsoft Windows.
The services will be free of charge during the equipment's warranty period and will be included in the company's Protection Plus service contract. Can be purchased on a per-machine basis.
