Place-n-Bond underfilm is now offered with glue dots preapplied to the strip as an alternative for tacky pads. Testing now integrates into a standard SMT feeder. A thinner version of underfilm helps improve LGAs during shock, drop, and thermal cycling testing. Is a preformed thermoplastic packaged in tape and reel that is picked and placed with an existing SMT feeder. Bonds during reflow process and can be used in BGA reliability, flex-circuit-to-rigid-board bonding, encapsulating, and sealing. No dispensing, additional cure time or cold storage is required.
Alltemated, www.alltemated.com
Master Bond EP21TPFL-1AO is an electrically insulative two-part epoxy polysulfide system with a thermal conductivity of 9-10 BTU•in/ft2•hr•°F. Reportedly has good chemical resistance, particularly to fuels, oils, hydraulic fluids and related compounds. Is for bonding, sealing, coating and encapsulation applications in the electronic, aerospace, OEM and related industries. Has an elongation of 150-200%; can withstand thermal cycling and mechanical shock. Has low viscosity and a hardness of 70-90 Shore A. Color coding facilitates mixing. Part A is black and Part B is off-white. Working life is 90-120 min. at 75°F. Fully cures at ambient temperatures and should not be heated. Has good adhesion to metals, ceramics, composites, glass, and many rubbers and plastics. Is serviceable over range of -60°F to +250°F and has a six-month shelf life in original, unopened containers.
Master Bond, www.masterbond.com
Mantis Elite-Cam HD now features high definition video for enhanced optics and greater resolution. Bundled with novel software and HD USB camera for image capture and annotations. Image capture (.bmp, .jpeg, .png) and video recording (.avi) make it useful for training. Patented optical technology for fatigue-free viewing and image quality with up to 20x magnification Superb hand-eye coordination for inspection and manipulation tasks
Vision Engineering, www.visioneng.us