Assembly - December 2008 - (Page 51) the code. Ultraviolet and thermal curing equipment can be added for RTVs that require more than just atmospheric curing. A ASSEMBLY ONLINE For more information on silicones and dispensing gear, visit www.assemblymag.com to read these articles: Put Your Coat On. Best of Both Worlds. Assembly Handbook: Gaskets From a Can. The PrecisionCoat automated dispensing system was designed specifically to apply RTV silicones of any viscosity. As long as production volume warrants the investment, automated robotic dispensing systems are more cost-effective. If it can be done by an operator, a robot can do it better, faster and more precisely. However, not all automated systems are the same. A system for dispensing epoxy or solder paste may be unable to handle RTVs. Systems that can dispense thin silicones may not be well-suited for dispensing the very thick formulations used for harsh environment applications. The PrecisionCoat automated dispensing system was designed specifically to apply RTV silicones of any viscosity. The dispense head is universal, but the needle tips vary in size depending on the type of RTV being dispensed. The dispense head can be positioned in five degrees of freedom—X, Y, Z, and 0- to 60-degree tilt—so it can accomplish almost any movement that a human hand can. Fully programmable and SMEMAcompatible, the machine can be used as a stand-alone system, or it can be integrated into an assembly line. If equipped with an optional bar code reader, the machine can scan incoming assemblies and change dispensing programs on the fly based on data from www.assemblymag.com December 2008 / ASSE M B LY 51 http://www.assemblymag.com http://www.baltecorporation.com http://www.baltecorporation.com http://www.assemblymag.com
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