New Products
Expert-SAFP pick-and-place system directly imports layout data and bills of material. Head is air-suspended, moves gently and is ergonomic. Works in automatic or semiautomatic modes. Windows control software is said to increase productivity, sometimes doubling it; ensures correct component is aligned at the desired location without errors. Is reportedly suited for prototyping because it permits picking from rest tape strips and loose components. A turning station for upside down components is standard. Is available as a complete prototyping station, including dispenser and reflow tool. Users have access to remote maintenance system.
Essemtec USA, www.essemtec.com
Essemtec USA, www.essemtec.com
The free, online Highly Accelerated Thermal Shock test coupon generator has been upgraded, permitting English and Metric input; makes selecting the interconnect sequence of the test patterns a single step. Other additions include help rollovers and the ability to have a Web download link to the HATS Gerber file e-mailed. Is a methodology of accelerating thermal shock reliability testing of PCBs so that 1000 thermal shock cycles takes a few days. Tests 36 four-net coupons with continuous resistance monitoring. Provides 144 nets of resistance data per test run.
IRTS, www.HATS-Tester.com
Desktop Companion II is a prototype solder paste printing tool created as a solution to printing inconsistently routed boards. With a desktop stencil mounted to adjustable plate, two tension screws can be loosened, permitting stencil movement in the x and y axis.
Integrated Ideas & Technologies, Inc., www.integratedideas.com
Eco-Reflow SNR series of reflow ovens operate in nitrogen or ambient conditions. Come with six to eight heating zones, individual heater temperature settings, and top and bottom cooling. Include IR panel heaters and novel air blowers to improve thermal efficiency. Dimensions range from 9' to 19' long, and about 5' wide. Handle boards from 2" x 4" to 20" x 20". Optional PCB warp prevention, automatic conveyor width adjustment, chiller and thermal profiler.
Senju Metal Industry Co., www.senju-m.co.jp/
SSF-400 has a novel two-part mixing nozzle said to reduce clogging and ease maintenance. Includes automatic cleaning system for the conveyor chain, upper and lower exhaust fans, and color LCD touch panel. Handles boards up from 2" x 4" to 16" x 16". Coating width range is 2" x 16".
Senju Metal Industry Co., www.senju-m.co.jp/
ProcessWatch production control suite traces boards and records events throughout the assembly process and tracks associated consumables, stencils and tooling. Benefits include stencil/board/tooling compatibilities, materials aging, and events alerts. Follows individual board batches and records all events during production; tracks stencils and provides alerts about use, cleaning requirements and design revisions and obsolescence; follows consumables (solder pastes, adhesives); checks board/consumable/stencil compatibility; prints reports covering a specific production batch; traces individual boards and reviews conditions under which each has been produced.
Novatec EAP, www.novatec-eap.com
Novatec EAP, www.novatec-eap.com
