Aimex III places components ranging from metric 0402 (01005) to 74 x 74mm with a single head. DX head exchanges dedicated tool in one action depending on part size, from small chips to large odd-form parts. Up to 130 feeder slots. Provides automatic data creation and on-machine editing using large touchscreen panel work. PCB load time is 2.9 sec. Accommodates PCBs 48 x 48mm to 774 x 710mm (single conveyor). Simultaneous production of two different products is possible using a double conveyor configuration machine.
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Plymouth, WI — Kurtz Ersa North America, a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, today announced that it will hold a two-day ERSA Versaflow 3 Selective Soldering Level II Application Training Course from Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at 1 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at 12 p.m. at its new facility in Guadalajara. This course will provide the knowledge and hands-on experience required for process application and programming on the Versaflow 3 selective soldering machine.
The course will provide instructions to properly optimize the Versaflow systems with minimal or zero defects at the highest throughput possible. Training course topics will include:
• Advanced Process Understanding
• Flux / Preheat / Solder Process Overview
• Lead-Free Solder Alloys
• Process Requirements and Limitations
• ERSAcad3 Offline Programming
• Program Troubleshooting
For more information or to register for the course, e-mail Chad Suckow at chad.suckow@kurtzersa.com.