Precision-V solvent cleaners for vapor degreasing are said to leave no residue, evaporate quickly, and are nonflammable with no flashpoint. Eliminate further need for rinsing. Are non-ozone depleting; ideal replacements for cleaners containing Freon, HFC-141b and AK225. Have azeotropic properties permitting them to maintain stable properties while cycled in a vapor-degreaser. Not reactive nor corrosive to metals commonly found in the construction of vapor degreasers. Remove oils, greases, silicones and other common industrial contaminants. Clean R, RA, RMA and SA type flux residues after high-temperature reflow, wave and hand soldering. Reportedly have a lower boiling point than most other vapor-degreaser solvents.

 

Techspray, www.techspray.com

 

 

 

Turbo-Max CCR tabletop workstation is for removing conformal coatings without chemicals from components and printed circuit boards. Uses micro-abrasive blasting for coating, combining very fine particles and compressed air with a nozzle to focus on the area to be cleaned. Isa said to safely and selectively removes most types of conformal coatings including: acrylics, epoxy, silicones, polyurethanes and Parylene without causing mechanical or ESD. Has a built in filter/vacuum and is reportedly easy to set up and use. Requires a single electrical and single air line.

Crystal Mark Inc., www.crystalmark.com

The Techni-Stat three-layer rubber static control mat is 0.120” thick and has a unique chemical-resistant rubber top that reportedly won’t burn from hot irons. A lightly embossed pattern on the top layer reduces slippage. Has a 2.2x10^7 – 5x10^8 ohm resistance-to-ground value that exceeds EOS/ESD and Department of Defense requirements. Comes in a range of configurations, including rolls, and in blue, brown and gray. Each mat includes a 10' grounding cord with common-point hardware.

Techni-Tool, www.techni-tool.com

Siplace Feeder Manager software alerts users to the condition of feeders, locates them in the factory, and controls the entire on-site feeder inventory. Data can be used by Siplace Feeder Care Packages for X-feeders and S-feeders. Include test stations for functional tests and error analysis, and special tooling. Reportedly displays easy and clear instructions for maintenance intervals, test and repair instructions, and each feeder’s history.

Siemens Electronics Assembly Systems, www.siplace.com.

 

Polyimide stencils for PCB rework are designed stay in place and can accommodate space/traces down to less than 1 mm. Standard stencil thicknesses are 0.004" and 0.008" with an aspect ratio of 1:1. Are designed to peeled away from their adhesive backing and be permanently placed onto the PCB site area to be reworked. Are cut with high-precision lasers. Said to eliminate problems of keeping the stencil in contact with the PCB, releasing the stencil from the board, and cleaning. Have 1:1 aspect ratios and are said to print solder paste consistently. Come in packages of 10.

 

BEST Inc., www.solder.net

CV-5000 Vision System is a (11x) high-speed 5 MP camera that transfers high-definition images (2432 x 2050 pixels) in 61.2 ms (16.3 times/sec.). Up to four 5-MP cameras are capable of transferring images simultaneously; can be used perform high-definition inspections of up to 20 million pixels. Permits simultaneous use of several other camera types. Has 14 different models and high-speed standard (640 x 480) and high-speed 2-MP (1600 x 1200), which can transfer images in 4.7 ms and 29.2 ms, respectively. Includes expandable controller architecture. Up to four lighting control units can be attached, each with two lighting terminals. Is a 3 + 1 parallel processing system. The fine color processing function processes full-color information to extract defects from backgrounds with pattern or illumination variations. Controllers come with a full range of built-in statistical functions that permit viewing results in real-time. On-board image archive can store up to 1024 past inspection images.
 
Keyence Corp. of America, www.keyence.com 

MAP v. 2.17a thermal profiling software permits programming the number of degrees within the peak temperature on any channel, and measuring the time during which the channel was above that temperature. Defines the amount of time (within 5°C) of peak a particular component can withstand without damage. Permits optional alignment of profile channel data using board placement physical dimensions and conveyor speed, reducing the lag time in retrieving information from the back of the board. Is said to predict (within 1 to 2 °C) the board temperatures by adjusting the bottom zone temperature in addition to the traditional top zone adjustment.

 ECD, www.ecd.com

 

MS151 two-part silicone optical adhesive has a reported refractive index of 1.43 and is for optical potting, casting and encapsulation. Cures at room temperature; is said to provide electrical insulation and resistance to vibration, impact, shock and thermal cycling. Shrinkage on cure is less than 0.1%. Dielectric strength is 460 V/mil and volume resistivity is 1x10E15 ohm-cm. Exhibits elongation-at-break of 160%. Operating temperature range is -65° to +400°F (-64° to 205°C).
 
Master Bond, www.masterbond.com

Sarcon GR-H and XR-H thermal interface gap pads are said to simplify board-level maintenance by reducing material tearing during disassembly for rework and repair. Are manufactured with a hardened top surface. One-sided surface treatment is less tacky than the opposing contact side, permitting the thermal pad to consistently adhere to the electrical component or opposing heat sink. Release from component without tearing or damage. Are available in eight different formulations; offer thermal conductivity from 1.2 to 17.0W/m°K. Sarcon Hardened Surface conforms to uneven components. Gap fillers are available in sheets with thicknesses from 0.5 to 5.0 mm to 200 x 300 mm.
 
Fujipoly America Corporation, www.fujipoly.com

 

Catch System 4-D AOI process control can network multiple machines into a closed loop process monitoring and quality control system. Uses an open source SQL database. Has three additional modules that each manage a particular component and connect to the physical and administrative layout of the factory. CS Repair provides a paperless system of defect classification and repair, working from three process operational variations and including full barcode control with multi-panel barcoding. Enables user to observe from a remote location or a factory display. CS Analyzer delivers SPC track and trace and end of batch performance analysis. 

Marantz Business Electronics, www.marantz.com/bus/eu

 

The Panel Master dispenses epoxies, sealants, RTV and more. Is available with through feed roller conveyors (with sensors, stops and locaters); is said to be ideal for automated production. Rollers are available in different materials, including engineered thermoplastics of different durometers. Standard sizes up to 50" x 100". Is self-contained; features embedded control technology, requiring no PC for operation. Supports barcode, RF tag and digital technology. Full pattern recognition vision system is available.

Dispense Works, www.dispenseworks.com

The 24" Chargebuster Overhead Ionizer uses steady-state DC to provide a consistent offset voltage (balance) of ±10V. Discharge time is < 3 sec. per ANSI/ESD STM 3.1. Has auto-feedback system with audible and visual alarms. Automatically shuts down and alarms when supply voltage drops. Input voltage is 120/220 VAC selectable. Three-position fans provide consistent ionization performance at all speeds. Emitter pins are field-replaceable.  
 
Desco, www.Desco.com