SMP200 Screen Printer includes precision stencil-to-board vision alignment for paste deposition and automatic PCB conveyor width adjustment to reduce setup and changeover time. A PCB alignment and clamping system coupled with advanced stencil separation control compliment the auto-leveling squeegee head system. Is said to have three-sigma accuracy. Has integrated under-stencil stencil wiping system with wet/dry/vacuum capability and second post-print inspection system.

 

Samsung Techwin, www.samsungtechwin.com

Dynatech Technology, www.dynatechsmt.com

 

LE40V automated pick-and-place machine is for prototyping and short run, high-mix manufacturing. Uses Cognex Vision. Provides on-the-fly component centering with top and bottom cameras, fiducial correction, bad board mark and pattern recognition. Reportedly provides accurate placement of 0201s, µBGAs, CSPs and 0.015 fine pitch QFPs at up to 3000 cph with ±0.001" placement accuracy. Includes self-contained vacuum.

 

APS Novastar, www.apsgold.com

SS4/ST4 series narrow body, super fine pitch low-profile board-level interconnects have a 4 mm wide socket strip and 5 mm wide terminal strip, with 0.4 mm pitch. Standard mated stack height is a low profile 4 mm from board-to-board with a choice of applications specific heights from 4.5 mm to 6 mm. Available with up to 40 positions per row in a double row design and rated at 7 GHz in single-ended and 4.5 GHz in differential pair configurations when mated.

 

Samtec, www.samtec.com

FMPS/FMPT is a hinged, 25A version of the PowerStrip/25 family. Is for blind mating or tight PCB real estate applications. Permits 90° or horizontal (planar) board-to-board interfaces and a 90° mating radius. Can be mated at an angle convenient for production and rotated to the permanent required orientation. Comes with up to 8 power pins on 0.200" and achieves a current rating up to 25A per contact at 75°C. Locking clips and screw down configuration for the socket are optional.

 

Samtec, www.samtec.com 

Ultra IV AOI system large format inline AOI inspects boards up to 20 x 24". Comes standard with a 5-MP camera with Tri-Color illumination. Has resolutions between 7-17 µm; is capable of inspecting 01005 components to solder joint level. Can be configured for multiple positions in the production line, including 2-D/3-D paste inspection, pre- and post-reflow, or wave solder. Is capable of metrology-based reporting. iPro software permits programming times within 10 to 90 min.

 

Machine Vision Products, www.machinevisionproducts.com

 

The Zero Point Clamping System is a quickchange fixture that combines ease of alignment, accurate positioning, and high clamping forces with hydraulic or pneumatic actuation. Is said to reduce machine setup procedures into one step. Unlocking and removing the clamping device is simpler; the system eliminates the need to search for the bore. Is compact but reportedly provides holding and pull-in forces. Balls are 784% larger than those used in competitive locking systems. Balls roll freely in the form-fitting ball channel. Stainless steel components.  

Jergens Inc., www.jergensinc.com  

WS-820 is halide-free, Pb-free and water-soluble. Reportedly can print 0.012" features at both low and high relative humidity (20% to 65%), and its reflow process window handles straight ramp, short soak or long soak profiles in air. Meets IPC-7095 Class III resistance to voiding. Cleans with warm deionized water. Comes as SAC 305 and SAC 405 alloys and in Type 3 and 4 powder.

Cookson Electronics, www.alpha.cooksonelectronics.com

Zero-Ion g3 conducts Resistivity of Solvent Extract (ROSE) ionic contamination tests to determine final cleanliness of assemblies and bare boards. Intuitive tabbed display screens organize stored and real-time process data. Has built-in SPC data recording, and integrated SPC database lookup permits searches for desired data sets, including SPC results by date range, recipe name, board serial number, etc. Optional barcode scanner. Meets MIL-STD-2000A, MIL-P-28809, IPC-TM-650 and J-STD-001B. Submerged sprays provide agitation of the test solution, while eliminating test inaccuracies caused by carbon dioxide adsorption. Uses dynamic measurement technology. Performs tests at ambient temperature.

 

Aqueous Technologies, www.aqueoustech.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This cleaning system is said to eliminate the need to manually scrape and wipe solder paste from hardware, such as squeegees and misprinted boards, and eliminates the need for saturated wipes. Permits users a “mini-car-wash” type function with push-button activation and no external spraying or chemical exposure. Is hermetically sealed to prevent vapors and discharge of unwanted materials in and around the SMT printer. Re-circulates the cleaning fluid and traps washed solder paste in a catch basin. Is lightweight, compact and portable. 

 

Transition Automation Inc., www.transitionautomation.com

ThQM helps OEMs and EMS firms characterize and verify the reflow or wave soldering process by providing specific checklists of information, including OEM requirements, machine recipe development and thermal profile verification. Helps to identify sensitive components, solder requirements, oven requirements, and other variables. Is said to be the first standardized way to for the OEM and volume EMS firm to approach each job.  

ECD, www.ecd.com

Squeegee products for the Accela stencil printer include metal squeegee blades, squeegee blade holders, solder paste deflectors and complete ready-to- use assemblies. Squeegee holders comes in standard gold anodized or green anodized finishes. Metal blades feature proprietary ball radius for uniform paste deposition, reduced stencil wear and extended blade life. The stainless steel blades are plated with proprietary Electrolyzed plating said to facilitate paste release.

JNJ Industries, www.jnj-industries.com

SonoFlux Servo automated reciprocating spray fluxer is for high-volume lines requiring frequent PCB width changes. Reportedly runs all flux types, and is capable of fluxing PCBs from 2 - 24" board widths. Features programmable selective fluxing capability. Uses a high-impact flux transfer system. Features PLC Windows-based control of all process parameters through a graphical interface. Has 500,000 recipe storage, high-precision flux delivery pump, conveyor speed sensing and barcode reader options. Incorporates non-clogging ultrasonic nozzle.  

Sono-Tek, www.sprayfluxing.com, www.sono-tek.com