Alpha mult-level Precision Milled Stencils are designed to enable control of paste deposits when assembling printed circuit boards containing a variety of thicknesses. Reportedly provide flexibility in the transition from one thickness to another. Reduced pressure can be used when printing stepped stencils; have increased flexibility in design of the “keep-out” area. Enable use of closed-head printing systems.

Alpha, www.alpha.alent.com

MY600JD solder paste jet printer now has high-speed and high-precision capabilities. Suitable for semiconductor and SMT applications such as semiconductor chip encapsulation, cavity fill and conductive adhesive dispensing. Is said to achieve micrometer precision while delivering throughputs 2 to 10 times higher than those of traditional dispensers, depending on the application. 

Mycronic, www.mycronic.com

STS-202 determines solderability of component leads and terminations prior to being joined in a soldering operation. Uses dip and look test method in conformance with IPC, ANSI and MIL standards, including J-STD-002, MIL-STD-883 Method 2003 and MIL-STD-202 Method 208. Uses comparative analysis technique.  Can be used in receiving inspection or on a production floor, as well as in a testing laboratory. Is designed to automate physical testing process; uses high-precision motion control, touch screen programming, and PID temperature controls. Can also be used for manual component lead tinning for low-volume applications.

Ace Production Technologies, www.ace-protech.com

Tergo high performance flux remover is designed for cleaning printed circuit boards in automated vapor degreasing systems. Is a nonflammable, low-temperature cleaning fluid that features a nonvolatile additive engineered to clean challenging solder pastes and flux residues. Removes white residues. Effective on water-soluble fluxes. Has secondary applications as a degreaser and can remove slight oxidation and tarnish from finished surfaces. Is compatible with vapor degreasing procedures. No hardware modifications normally are required. Is compliant with current and proposed European environmental, health and safety regulations.

MicroCare, www.microcare.com