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  

The Surface Mount Clean Machine (SMT09) has undergone a redesign and now incorporates full static monitoring. Is combined with Nanocleen, a silicone-free contact cleaning system that dissipates static.

Teknek, www.teknek.com

iSpector ML 350 automatic optical inspection comes with full color, RGB-based technology. Capable of inspecting for component and solder defects on panels up to 22" x 26."

Marantz Electronics, www.escapethegrayworld.com

MY100DX pick-and-place machine assembles components on high-mix boards at up to a reported 34,000 cph.

MY100SX handles batches or continuous production up to 21,500 cph.

MY100LX is for high mix operations.

Each now has higher-count feeders without no change in machine footprint. Work with Agilis intelligent feeders.

Mydata Automation, www.mydata.se

FlexSolder W510 is a mini-wave that handles boards up to 510 x 510 mm. Flexible design permits machine to be assembled anywhere; permits complete option upgrades in the field. Has the ability to have multiple mini-wave nozzles soldering simultaneously or running separately using two different size nozzles. A nozzle as small as 1.8 mm can be used for tight areas on densely populated boards, and a larger nozzle for making single passes on large connectors.

Juki Corp., www.jas-smt.com 

Alpha Blade stainless steel squeegee blades are for surface mount printing. Said to eliminate design and manufacturing inconsistencies. Come in flat form in standard 6" to 22" lengths and thicknesses from 0.004" to 0.015". Custom flat squeegee designs available.

Cookson Electronics Assembly Materials, www.cooksonelectronics.com