New Products
5W and 6W high-conductivity thermal greases are designed to maximize heat transfer from high-end chips to the heat spreader. Are solvent-free. When heated, viscosity reduces. Reportedly used mathematical modeling to speed up development process and determine ideal packing of the filler particles for size and ratio. Is said to be ideal for automotive and consumer electronics.
Lord Corp., www.lord.com
The DX dispensing system includes a mobile handheld dispenser with a refill station for two-component materials. Is said to dispense a variety of ratios. Multiple handheld dispensers can be refilled with one refill station; uses two transfer pumps that feed from 5 gal. bulk containers, each equipped with follower plates.
Mixpac Equipment Inc., www.mixpacequipment.com
Mixpac Equipment Inc., www.mixpacequipment.com
BluePrint for PCBs Version 2.0 documentation-authoring tool automates the creation of documentation that drives PCB fabrication, assembly and inspection processes. Now integrates with CAM350. Reportedly can be used to create and distribute all the deliverables required for a PCB fabrication and assembly release package in one electronic file. Supports a module for panel document creation. Includes flip panel; universal release package navigator; CAM350 embedding, and usability updates.
DownStream Technologies, www.downstreamtech.com
DownStream Technologies, www.downstreamtech.com
Series 500 ultrasonic stencil cleaners are designed for fine-pitch, low-volume stencils. Are said to be entry-level for users not able to purchase a fully automatic system; reportedly offer similar cleaning results. Are equipped standard with a heated wash and other basic requirements for cleaning Pb-free solder paste, pallets and adhesives. Can be customized. Model 520 cleans up to 20" stencils; Model 529 cleans larger stencils.
Smart Sonic, www.SmartSonic.com
Smart Sonic, www.SmartSonic.com
The K4000 PCB depanelizer is for singulating skip-routed PCB panels up to 24" long. Includes right, left blade guards. Front and back support and take-up table are height adjustable. Is available with optional light beam safety curtain across the front of the blades. Includes conveyor belt. Tooling to align panels is optional. Blades are made of tool steel and can be re-sharpened.
FKN Systek, www.fknsystek.com
This Hi Output Line includes a 4-head pick-and-place and an inline automatic stencil printer, an 8-zone reflow oven and pass-through conveyor. Reportedly has 10,500 cph placement speed. Pick-and-place features Cognex flying vision-controlled MC683 conveyorized dual gantry system; two heads pick as the other two simultaneously place with reported accuracy of ±0.01 mm. Included is an offline loadable plug-and play modular smart feeder trolley. Is said to have registration accuracy of ±0.025 mm. Automatic stencil cleaner built in. CR8000 reflow oven has eight independent upper and lower heat zones and PID temperature control to 300ºC. Boards travel on an edge-pin conveyor adjustable to 450 mm width.
