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SPOTLIGHT Mid-Volume Printer MPM 125 screen printer is for low-tomedium volume applications. Reportedly features ±12.5 µm accuracy at Six-Sigma, with Cpk ≥ 2.0. Includes CANOpen motion control architecture, benchmarking software and Windows XP, and setup Wizards for ease of use. Speedline Technologies, speedlinetech. com Product High-Volume Pick-and-Place MY100DX component placement platform reportedly delivers 70% more throughput. Is designed for high-volume production. Has 96 feeder positions; also comes with 160 feeder positions (MY100DX-14). Both can be configured with various synergy options for inline production and are compatible with existing machines, feeders and software. Mydata Automation, mydata.com Programmable Preheater PCT-1000 benchtop programmable preheater is said to deliver more heat to difficult boards, while maintaining high levels of thermal control and lower operating temperatures. Delivers forced convection heat that can be controlled with four time and temperature zones, and an additional cooling zone. Is for Pb-free, multilayer boards and large ground planes. Features “external” thermocouple input. Design creates a convection vortex. Operates in manual or automatic mode. Up to 50 thermal profiles can be stored. OK International, okinternational.com ‘No Test Points’ ICT Cover-Extend Technology is a limited access solution for in-circuit test. Is said to eliminate the need for physical test points. Is part of VTEP v2.0 powered test suite. Is a hybrid between boundary scan and VTEP vectorless test. Relies on stimulus provided by boundary scan cells. Benefits reportedly include improved test coverage (up to 50% node access); savings on fixturing, and strain relief on solder joints. Agilent Technologies Inc., agilent.com Vapor Phase Rework Station V-Works 24 is said to deliver uniform condensation heat transfer to the single component rework environment. Permits use of absolute limits of maximum temperatures and small delta at peak temperatures. Comes with 24” x 24” working envelope, split mirror and camera vision system for aligning components; on-board recipe storage; touch-screen operator interface; manual x, y and z adjustment; vacuum system; bottom-side global preheat; semiautomatic cycle for component removal and replacement, and cool-down function. R&D Technical Services, rdtechnicalservices.com Low Power Reflow Pyramax 75A features 75” of heated length and six zones, 350˚C maximum temperature, flexible platform configuration, low power consumption, and a comprehensive menu of options. Is said to deliver side-to-side recirculation and convection efficiency. Includes Windowsbased WINCON oven control software, parts-identification software, a range of options for flux management, advanced conveyor solutions, smart tracking SMEMA, optional barcode reader, and a comprehensive warranty. BTU International, btu.com ‘1% Dry’ Cabinet Models XSD series of 1% RH dry cabinets is designed to meet J-STD-033 for handling MSDs. Is said to deliver precision measurement, 24/7 data logging and ergonomic touch-screen operator interface. SDR series accepts full feeder trolleys from all pick-and-place manufacturers. Both deploy self-regenerating desiccant. Totech Super Dry, totech.eu.com ‘No CAD’ Line Transfer Tool vPlan version 1.2 introduces features intended to enhance the ability to transfer production between lines and factories, even when CAD and AVL data are not available. Creates manufacturing process definitions, even when incoming data are poor. Adds coverage for additional machine models. New features include re-optimization of legacy NC programs; Wave Height Monitor Wave height monitor and control module for KISS selective soldering line reportedly maintains solder wave heights to within +/-0.005”. Is said to be effective when working with wave nozzle sizes from 6 to 1.5 mm, and selectively soldering tight pitch component areas. Monitoring methodology incorporates resistive measurements of wave height relative to a known reference. ACE Production Technologies, ace-protech.com circuitsassembly.com Circuits Assembly JUNE 2008 45 http://mydata.com http://www.speedlinetech.com http://www.speedlinetech.com http://okinternational.com http://agilent.com http://rdtechnicalservices.com http://btu.com http://totech.eu.com http://ace-protech.com http://circuitsassembly.com

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Circuits Assembly - June 2008 Contents Letters Caveat Lector Industry News Market Watch Talking Heads Screen Printing Better Manufacturing China Goes ‘Upmarket’ Out of the Garage Improving Production Line Performance Manufacturing Steps Onto the Enterprise IT Stage Measuring and Controlling Wave Height and Dwell Time Wave Soldering Tech Tips Test and Inspection Process Doctor Pb-Free Lessons Learned Getting Lean Eastern Advances Semicon West Product Preview Product Spotlight Ad Index Assembly Insider Technical Abstracts

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