istorage automatic modular cabinet manages SMD reels from 7 to 15, QFP/BGA trays, PTH components, PCBs, and other parts. Can handle up to 5,500 reels. Permits multiple pick of part racks. Is bar-code driven, and calculates component quantities for single or multiple orders. Includes “count down” management for MSDs.
i-tronik, www.itronik.com
SN100C P600 D4 is a halogen-free, no-clean, Pb-free solder paste that contains no fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine. Is said to be high reliability, for high-density assembly with stable printability; reflows easily with good wetting and minimum incidence of mid-chip balling, and low residue. Can be reflowed with profiles similar to SAC 305 and SAC 405 with 240°C peak.
Nihon Superior, www.nihonsuperior.co.jp/english/
Aquanox A4703 neutral pH aqueous cleaning chemistry reportedly is effective with concentrations as low as 3%. For use in spray batch and spray inline cleaners to remove OA, no-clean and RMA pastes and fluxes, including Pb-free residues. Is controlled by refractive index, both manually and when using an automated process control system. Completely water soluble, and operates at <~63°C. Has a flashpoint of 104°C and a boiling point of 138°C. Comes in 5, 25 and 200 l containers.
Kyzen, www.kyzen.com
Cobar, www.cobar.com
i-SAC105 has silver composition of 0.5-1.5%, and contains cobalt for bright, shiny solder joints and fine grain microstructure, and germanium. Has a melting point of 217° to 227°C and a specific gravity of 7.4 g/cm3.
Balver-Zinn, www.balverzinn.com
is for Is noncontact and reportedly does not affect conductors or components near the cutting channel. System software imports data directly from popular layout programs. Handles boards up to 229 x 305 mm (9” x 12”). Integrated vacuum table holds boards securely in position, with no need for further clamping devices; an advantage over conventional laser separation techniques for thin and flexible substrates.
LPKF, www.lpkf.com
S3088-III AOI features enlarged inspectable PCB dimensions and improved camera technology. Is for economical electronics assembly inspection, from prototype to large series. Can be deployed for paste print or placement inspection. In high-resolution mode, reportedly detects defects on 01005 components. Revised PCB transport permits boards up to 20" x 20" to be inspected. Can be equipped for extreme cycle time requirements or heavier PCBs. Offers color evaluation for angled inspections. Comes with switchable resolution with the OnDemandHR function or integrated verification.
Viscom, www.viscom.com
FlashCORE III programming architecture is said to offer significant performance gains by increasing the download and read/write speeds by a factor of ten. Supports flash memory devices including SD, MMC, MoviNAND and iNAND. Is compatible with all existing FlashCORE algorithms and adapters; field upgrade kits are available for existing automated system installations.
Data I/O, www.dataio.comNVOC moisture cure conformal coating now comes in high viscosity, gel and aerosol versions. High viscosity is for thicker coating or manual application (brush, dip and selective spray). Gel is a single part, thixotropic material designed for glob-top applications where the coating should not flow once applied. Cures at room or elevated temperatures upon exposure to atmospheric moisture and incorporates a UV trace to aid inspection. Aerosol uses standard NVOC coating for manual application. Are based on polyurethane technology and are VOC-free.
Electrolube, www.electrolube.com
Asymtek, www.asymtek.com
Fifth Axis Tilt (0 to 30 degrees) together with Four Position Rotate (0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees), are said to provide Film Coater applicators greater flexibility and increased access while conformal coating a printed circuit board. Tilt and rotate accessory is for coating vertical surfaces and underneath components. It enhances access to tight or hard-to-reach areas that may not be achievable with the standard downward approach (0 degrees). While the nozzle is tilted to 30 degrees, the mechanism can be rotated in 90-degree increments to direct the fan pattern to the left, right, front or back to coat all four sides of a component. Uses dual pneumatic motors for smooth, fast and quiet rotate action. Single action rotate speed is variable using flow controls. Is compatible with Select Coat SL-940E platform configured with Film Coater Applicators (SC-104/SC-105 or SC-204/SC-205).
Asymtek, www.asymtek.com