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SPOTLIGHT Brushless Fume Extractor Small-Sized Thermal Profiler The PRO thermal profiler features a datalogger measuring 100 x 50 x 9 mm. Can be fitted for use as a wave solder analyzer. Monitors top and bottom preheat, solder pot temperatures and chip and main wave contact over multiple points through the wave. Attaches via Smartlink to a range of adapters that provide between 6 and 16 measurement channels in a variety of configurations. Is protected by an upgraded heatshield system. SolderStar, solderstar.com Product BVX-200 fume extractor is said to now feature brushless motor technology, zero dust generation and increased motor efficiency because of the elimination of brush friction; includes a remote power switch and a low airflow alarm. OK International, okinternational.com Post-Print Inspection Software Benchmark 2.0 machine operating software enhances postprint inspection, integrates barcode scanning for product traceability and process verification, singulates processing of indexed Auer boat substrates, and supports CAMX machine data-streaming per IPC-2541. Available on MPM Accela printer. Includes SpeedVision high-speed inspection architecture that improves board area inspection quantitatively (with data), reportedly at line speeds. Speedline Technologies, speedlinetech.com ‘No Setup’ Automated Tooling HD Grid-Lok automated tooling system supports the entire PCB assembly without manual intervention. Includes 12 mm pin pitch. Said to eliminate setup overheads. Is designed for high changeover manufacturing environments. Is based on a modular foundation philosophy; said to conform to any given board profile. Reportedly resets in seconds. Conforms to individual substrate topographies, with pins automatically locked into position. Ovation Products, grid-lok.com 2-Sided, High Accuracy Printers The 4500R and the 5500R vertical lift stencil printers have double-sided board-processing capability. The 4500R print area is 16” x 18”. The larger 5500R is air cylinder powered and offers a dual-squeegee shuttle with metal blades. Has a 20” x 22” print area. Both reportedly offer a registration repeatability of ±0.0003”. Include self-locking precision X, Y and theta adjustments. Manncorp, manncorp.com Multi-Site MES Visiprise Manufacturing 5.0 manufacturing execution system supports multi-mode manufacturing operations for multiple manufacturers. Reportedly permits complete component traceability, end-item-configuration management and regulatory compliance from one application for multi-mode manufacturing. Coordinates internal resources such as design, manufacturing, and supply chain functions. Includes production operation dashboard; advanced product and process certification; data collection enhancements for record management, and technical enhancements for implementation and support. Visiprise Inc., visiprise.com Inline Vapor Phase Reflow RD52 vapor phase reflow system has inline processing for volume production. Offers adjustable pin chain conveyors, four-zone preheat section, horizontal reflow position, left-toright product flow, touch-screen operation, integrated controls, SMEMA upstream/downstream interface, barcode capability and other standard features. Handles product to 18” x 15” x 1.5” max., with an operating temperature of 200 C° to 320 C°. R&D Technical Services, rdtechnicalservices.com H2O-Based Conformal Coating 1H20 AR3 water-based conformal coating is a high-solids, fast drying, water-based acrylic for high-volume, inline dip coating. Electrical properties are said to be comparable to solvent-based acrylics; adhesion properties and chemical and solvent resistance are reportedly superior. Meets MIL-I-46058C, IPCCC-830 and UL746. Also comes as spray. Humiseal, humiseal.com Low Voiding No-Clean Paste Indium5.1AT no-clean Pb-free solder paste offers low voiding at via-in-pad (reported 5% range over many different profiles with BGAs), printability, wetting and a robust reflow profile window. Formulated to minimize impact of downtime on printed deposit volumes, specifically for chip scale packages. Indium Corp., indium.com circuitsassembly.com Circuits Assembly DECEMBER 2007 45 http://okinternational.com http://solderstar.com http://speedlinetech.com http://grid-lok.com http://manncorp.com http://rdtechnicalservices.com http://visiprise.com http://indium.com http://www.humiseal.com http://circuitsassembly.com

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Circuits Assembly - December 2007 Contents Caveat Lector Industry News Market Watch Talking Heads Global Sourcing Screen Printing Better Manufacturing Metalization Options for COB Assembly A Test Comparison of SAC and Non-SAC Pb-Free Solders An A-to-Z Guide to X-Ray Inspection BEST: A ‘Funky Chicken’ with an EMS Niche Tech Tips Wave Soldering Process Doctor Pb-Free Lessons Learned Getting Lean Eastern Approaches Product Spotlight Ad Index Assembly Insider Technical Abstracts

Circuits Assembly - December 2007

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