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EFD Inc. (East Providence, RI)'s new Ultra 2400 Dispensing Workstation is a precision dispensing system that applies accurate, consistent amounts of solder paste, flux, adhesives, epoxies and other fluids used in electronics assembly processes—from uniform dots as small as 0.10160 mm (0.004 in.) in diameter to neat, controlled beads.
According to the company, benefits of the system's consistent fluid application include higher yields, reduced fluid costs, better process control and shorter training time for new operators.
The workstation features a vertical design that conserves benchtop space and a footprint 60% smaller than standard electro-pneumatic dispenser configurations.
Standard features include: simultaneous digital display of dispense time, air pressure, vacuum, shot count and dispense mode, for greater process control than standard analog gauges; dispense time adjustable in 0.0001 second increments for precise control of deposit size; an internal pressure reservoir that reduces cycle time and improves deposit control; multilingual display in English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese; automatic voltage regulation from 85 to 265 volts, with universal power plugs; automatic U.S./metric conversion of all dispensing parameters; and security lockout with tamper-proof password control
Several accessories are available to customize the workstation, including a flexible task light, a 1.7X magnifier for precision closeup work, a flexible syringe barrel holder, and an ergonomic barrel grip with a touch-sensor finger switch and LED spotlight to illuminate the dispensing area.
The system includes all components needed to begin immediate production, including dispense tips, syringe barrels and pistons matched to the user's specific application.
EFD Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordson Corp., a producer of precision dispensing equipment.
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Aqueous Technologies Corp. (Rancho Cucamonga, CA) has announced the appointment of Howard Budovsky of Matthew Associates Inc. (Waban, MA) as a manufacturer's representative serving the New England Area.
With more than 15 years of experience serving all aspects of the electronics environment, Matthew Assoc. has developed long-term relationships with a large and diverse base of customers. As a manufacturer's representative, they bring to high-technology companies an array of electronics assembly products.
Aqueous has chosen Matthew Assoc. for their expertise in both the manufacturing and cleaning equipment arenas, as well as their industry knowledge, attention to detail and follow-up that Aqueous customers have come to expect.
Additionally, Matthew Assoc. offers consulting services that specialize in developing process optimization and qualification, testability, factory flow implementation, manufacturing and test equipment selection, and process qualification. These services can be offered in conjunction with equipment selection or as an independent element.
For more information on Matthew Assoc., contact Howard Budovsky, Matthew Associates, 92 Crofton Rd., Waban, MA, 02468-2115; (617) 965-6126; email: hbudovsky@matthewassociates.com.
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Indium Corp. (Binghamton, NY) now offers flux-coated solder preforms to support the optimization of electronic assembly processes.
According to the company, flux-coated solder preforms offer several advantages over plain solder preforms, including: improved process time—using the pre-applied, fused flux, the preforms eliminate the need to add flux as an additional process step—and improved accuracy since the process fuses precise amounts of flux onto each solder preform. The system also reduces variability by eliminating process steps and by improving the consistency and accuracy of the flux quantity.
Flux coatings are available in no-clean formulations and the solder preforms are produced in a large range of sizes and shapes, to precisely suit each requirement.
Indium Corp. is a supplier of electronics assembly materials, including solder pastes, solder preforms, fluxes, lead-free solder alloys, underfill materials and die-attach materials. The company is also a supplier of commercial grade and high-purity indium.
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