Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - New Products

New Products

High-performance sockets designed for Pb-free BGA devices are available for any 0.8 pitch BGA device under 169 pins. Are designed for device programming and said to have a load cycle rating of 50,000 insertions. Can be used on universal and new Flashstream programming hardware. Reportedly have lower tooling cost per inserted device compared to standard burn-in test sockets and last up to 10 times longer.

BPM Microsystems, www.bpmmicro.com

Robot automation dispensing systems are for manual load and unload production. Apply one- and two-component adhesives, sealants and lubricants onto products for bonding, gasketing, potting and sealing. Include material supply, metering and dispensing equipment.

Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc., www.sealantequipment.com

The MY500 jet printer offers offline programming said to permit set-ups and changeovers in seconds. Permits adjustments on the spot, in three dimensions. Features an easy-to-use, 2-D inspection and repair. A paste syringe and ejection technology has “snap-to-machine” loading, said to permit quick paste refill as needed or switches from lead to Pb-free solder paste in seconds.

Mydata Automation AB, www.mydata.se

LED lighting technology is said to provide high-energy efficiency results in significantly reduced heat dissipation. Provides luminance values up to 400 Lumens and a reported 10 times longer lifespan than standard halogen. 2 x 2 or 4 x 4 is recommended; 2 x 2 is said to ensure a consistent and near shadow-less full area illumination of substrate and component. Color temperature remains stable. Is suitable for use with CCD cameras.

FineTech, www.finetechusa.com

The CR 5000F lead-free reflow oven is said to occupy 20% to 30% less floor space. Has five upper and lower zones, each maintained to within ±1ºC. Includes three thermocouple inputs. Is 10-ft.-long. Features a combination 570 mm stainless steel mesh belt and pin-type conveyor, motor adjustable width from 40 to 450 mm. Is also available in larger 6, 8 and 10-zone models. Runs on Microsoft software.

Manncorp, https://www.manncorp.com/cr-6000_lead_free_reflow_oven/overview_CR_series.php

This squeegee selection and ordering guide includes a listing of thirty different SMT printing machine models manufactured around the world. Details corresponding universal holder and squeegee blade retrofit part numbers. Includes details of the available options for squeegee blade choices and various squeegee classes, including Full Universal Holder Assemblies, Closed Print Head blades, and Direct OEM Replacement blades. Two pages offer tips for fine pitch printing challenges. Methods are described for creating custom designed squeegees. Is available at www.TransitionAutomation.com/turboprinterupgrade3.html.

Transition Automation Inc., www.transitionautomation.com