AP430 fully automatic inline stencil printer can print 01005 chips, µBGAs, and 12-mil ultra-fine-pitch components. SMEMA-compatible conveyor and PCB holder accommodate boards with print areas up to a maximum of 17.75" x 13.75". Quick-change stencil clamp with programmable stopper accepts large frames up to 29" x 29". High-precision ballscrew drives work in unison with the CCD alignment camera to provide X, Y, and Ɵ axis correction for PCB-to-stencil registration within ±0.0003". In the Z-axis, independent ballscrew control of the PCB height and four-corner ballscrew positioning of the stencil frame ensure coplanarity of the stencil and board surface. After printing, these same four ballscrews maintain perpendicular and uniform separation of stencil from PCB at a programmable speed for print definition for the particular application. Stroke, speed and pressure of dual squeegees also fully programmable. Print accuracy said to be ±0.001". Automatic stencil wiper runs in wet or dry mode, with or without vacuum; interval, paper feed and solvent injection are fully programmable.
Manncorp, http://www.manncorp.com/ap430
Quadra DVC Evo conveyor handles boards up to 1200mm long, making it effective for LED assemblies. Comes in four configurations with working plates of 850 x 200mm, 850 x 350mm, 850 x 420mm and 1200 x 200mm, suitable for a wide range of boards/panels. Positions in place of side feeder banks (from two to four for each side, depending on size of chosen plate).
TWS Automation, www.tws-automation.com
Unitek LMWS laser marking workstation is equipped with an ML-73 D Series fiber laser marker. Is designed for benchtop operation. Has a Class 1 enclosure. Is for marking metals, ceramics, and many plastics, and also has cutting, drilling, and welding capabilities.
Miyachi, www.miyachiamerica.com
AdvancedLine inline AOI inspects assembled and soldered printed circuit boards up to 1,600mm in length. An adjustment for even longer PCBs is also possible. Is available in a variety of speeds. Can be configured with rotating angled-view module and laser height measurement system. Integration of novel measuring module takes 3-D measurements of solder joints and components. Optional Pilot 6 software.
Goepel electronics, www.goepel.com
Pilot4D FXin-circuit and functional panel test platform is designed for panels. Shares test resources, moving a small, low-cost fixture from one board to another, eliminating the need to duplicate them in the system. Mechanical architecture permits the test head, which carries the fixture, to rotate to accommodate any configuration of panel layout. Is said to be fully implementable in an automated production line. State-of-the-art color camera has fiducial centering and can acquire the serial number of each single board within the panel. Integrated marker marks tested boards according to user-defined rules. Communicates with external databases, enabling full integration of the system into the user’s own production management environment. Has a 19" rack for integration of external instrumentation. Performs boundary scan, and communication management via standard protocols.
Seica, www.seica.com
SCU-439 Scanner Unit and FMM-440 Fail Separation Unit read 2D, 3D and RFID codes. Separate failed products from the line immediately after testing or marks them for manual failed product handling. Adjustable machine functionality by modules selected based on current need, e.g. axis (topside, bottom-side, dual, none) or lift (integrated, external or none). Modules can be added or changed later, allowing updates for future needs. New products can be configured offline and imported to a production line machine. SCU-439 sends code data through RS232 or Ethernet to the next process unit that needs the identification. FMM-440 receives product-related PASS/FAIL data from process equipment via an Ethernet connection and saves the information in a local data table. Further, FMM-440 marks failed products with temporary stickers or separate the PASS and FAIL products by routing them to a different conveyor level. SCU-439 and FMM-440 meet CE and IPC-SMEMA-9851 standards.
JOT Automation, www.jotautomation.com
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