8 August 2012Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Martin has expanded its EXPERT 04.6 rework station series with a new configuration to rework LEDs and power components on heavy (metal or ceramic) boards.
The new EXPERT 04.6IXM was introduced at SMT Nuremburg 2012 and created a lot of interest. Single-sided printed circuit boards (PCBs) are placed on a glass plate, which is heated with IR radiators rated at up to 3000 W. This results in very rapid heating, even when processing large aluminium or ceramic substrates (suitable for sizes between 30 x 30 mm and 300 x 300 mm).
The system is designed for applications where substrates need to be heated quickly to temperatures up to 200°C and without overshoot. LED rework, for example, benefits from high substrate temperatures to facilitate the removal and replacement of individual components from an array.
Two manipulator arms, each with a movement lock, individually carry the placement tool and hot air solder pen to cover the entire working area. Small components can effortlessly be picked up from a dispenser and precisely placed on the PCB with manual alignment. Optimised soldering tools precisely deliver hot air to the solder joints for gentle heating.
At the end of the reflow process, integrated vacuum cups automatically lift the components out of the molten solder. Boards populated on both sides can also be processed. They are supported just above the heating plate using magnetic PCB holders, allowing additional flexibility and freedom to customise processes.
As with all EXPERT systems in the 04.6 family, this version also includes residual solder removal and dispensing. Especially when reworking LEDs, cleaning and re-depositing solder are critical steps, which can be ergonomically handled using this system. The Easy-Solder software and the Autoprofiler support users in establishing, archiving and executing profiles.
Next-level conformal coating Techmet
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
The ASYMTEK Select Coat SL-1040 Series is Nordson Electronics Solutions’ most advanced conformal coating solution for high-volume production.
Read more...The impact of ML in robotics Yaskawa Southern Africa
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
The integration of machine learning into robotics has the potential to revolutionise many industries, and particularly the manufacturing sector.
Read more...ITW EAE wins product introduction award Allan McKinnon & Associates
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
ITW EAE has earned a 2024 New Product Introduction (NPI) Award for Electrovert’s Deep Wave option for wave soldering machines.
Read more...Revolutionising clean air in electronics manufacturing Allan McKinnon & Associates
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Designed to prioritise clean air in the electronics manufacturing industry, the ZeroSmog Shield Pro sets a new standard for workplace health and safety.
Read more...High-speed multi-function dispensing Techmet
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
The D-VIS and DL-VIS from GKG SMT printer specialists are high-speed dispensing systems that can handle multiple scenarios.
Read more...Optical inspection for SMT Techmet
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
The Xpection 1860 from Scienscope is a versatile X-ray inspection machine that offers comprehensive circuit board defect detection and quality assurance for the SMT industry.
Read more...Yamaha introduces upgrades to its 3D AOI systems Truth Electronic Manufacturing
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Yamaha Robotics SMT section has revealed performance-boosting upgrades for the YRi-V 3D AOI system, including faster board handling, multi-component alignment checking, and enhanced LED coplanarity measurement.
Read more...Flexible printed electronics substrates
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
New LEXAN CXT film from SABIC offers high thermal process stability and transparency for demanding printed electronics substrates.
Read more...Lead-free solder paste Techmet
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Indium8.9HF is an air reflow, no-clean solder paste specifically formulated to accommodate the higher processing temperatures required by SnAgCu, SnAg, and other alloys.
Read more...Analog Devices and Mouser collaborate on eBook
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Mouser has released a new eBook in collaboration with Analog Devices, that offers a detailed analysis of the technologies being used to support sustainable manufacturing practices.
printer friendly version