MS2 molten solder surfactant eliminates dross in wave soldering. Available for both leaded and lead-free processes, does not mix with the metal but forms a thin floating layer that covers the entire solder surface except the wave, which it does not disturb. Prevents dross from forming on the surface and immediately converts any dross generated by the wave back into usable metal. Said to reduce solder usage by as much as 40 to 75% and result in other dross-related cost savings. P. Kay Metal, pkaymetal.com Apex booth 2635
The easy-wire CH2 high-voltage wiring harness/backplane tester offers test voltages to 1500VDC and 1000VAC in a modular system. Can be ordered with as few as 160 test points and expanded to 20,000. Future capability to 100,000 points is expected.
Runs on Windows-based easy-wire software.
Can self-learn the wiring pattern from a sample assembly. Can be programmed through its onboard wirelist editor, or test programs can be imported from CAD/CAE generated data files. Measures resistance from .1 to 1MW in standard two-wire mode, and as low as .001W in four-wire mode. Detect sshorts in <1 sec. and checks for opens, shorts, mis-wires and high-resistance errors, as well as testing components in the assembly. High voltage tests verify insulation up to 1GW.
Can also be used as a zero-defect wiring assembly aid, guiding the operator through the assembly process with on-screen connector graphics and red/green LED indicators.
Concept FX II high-resolution x-ray inspection system features configuration flexibility. Has six axes of motion control, ergonomic design and a no-clamp sample tray for fast load and unloading. The x-ray source and detector tilt off-axis in relation to the sample for oblique object viewing of PCBs up to 20x24”.
VIPx is offers advanced image processing and failure analysis for manual and semi-automated x-ray inspection. Said to provide robust analytical measurement tools and image enhancement filters suitable for upgrading almost any x-ray inspection system, manual or semi-automated, with PC-based functionality.