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December 31, 1969 |Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Following are products from companies exhibiting at SMTA International (SMTAI), October 7-11, 2007, Orlando, Fla.
Factory Management Software
Version 7, an NPI and MES software system, organizes real-time and historical analytics and intelligence. It encompasses Data Miner, a redesigned MES portal, Dashboard, xTend business integration, and xLink monitoring. Aegis Industrial Software Corp., www.aiscorp.com, Booth 525.
Batch Cleaner
For aqueous or chemical wash, the AquaTherm batch cleaner features coherent jet spray nozzles, reconfigurable racks, and the Aqua-Flex system. Steam cleaning is on-board; wash temperatures reach +200°F. Closed-loop operation is available. Austin American Technology, www.aat-corp.com, Booth 619.
VOC-free Lead-free Flux
EF-2210 wave solder flux combines organic activators to enhance wetting and topside hole-fill with additives to reduce solder-mask surface tension. VOC-, rosin-/resin-, and halide-free, the no-clean flux is thermally stable in lead-free soldering. Cookson Electronics, www.alphametals.com, Booth 225.
Mid-range Placement System
SM321-series placement systems offer 21,000 CPH at ±50-μm accuracy; 5,500 CPH at ±30-μm accuracy for QFPs/BGAs. High-resolution flying vision system, enhanced board handling, non-shuttle tray system, and SM-feeder-platform-compatible tube/stick feeder support the machine. Dynatech/Samsung, www.dynatechsmt.com, Booth 220.
Stencil Printers
The eP series features mono-block casting. It offers digital servo-controlled drive systems for each axis, enabling accuracy up to ±12 μm at 6s and print speeds of 1-200 mm/sec. The eP35 has an 8-sec. cycle time; eP30 boasts 12-sec. cycles. Integral 2D&D inspection, triple-section PCB transport and squeegee-pressure control with in-process monitoring are standard. Exerra, www.exerra-na.com, Booth 329.
Low-void Lead-free Paste
For high-reliability assemblies, Indium5.1AT lead-free, no-clean solder paste features printability and good wetting. The paste offers ~5% voiding at via-in-pad and a robust process window. Indium Corp., www.indium.com, Booth 409.
Handheld XRF Systems
Laser-Focus Camera portable XRF offers small-spot testing and displays color images and results for RoHS-compliance documentation. The high-powered X-50 Mobile XRF tests elements down to 1 ppm; alloys to 10 ppm. Innov-X Systems, www.innovxsys.com, Booth 410.
Thermal Profiler
KIC Explorer has 12 thermocouples in a miniature-TC harness. Updates include an improved sample rate, greater memory capacity, and improved data precision. Software measures slope, peak temperature, TAL, and process window index statistics. PWI monitors in-spec processing and oven. KIC, www.kicthermal.com, Booth 608.
High-mix Feeder
The Agilis Stick Magazine (ASM) uses a linear drive and servo-controlled horizontal movement, bar-coded sticks, and non-component-specific feeders, eliminating manual component-feed settings. ASM advances components into pick-up position without vibratory feeding. MYDATA Automation, www.mydata.com, Booth 403.
Lead-free Cored Solder
SN100C (030) cored wire comprises SN100C Sn/Cu/Ni/Ge combined with eCore 030 flux for smooth and defect-free fillets. It boasts low copper erosion rates, high fluidity, and fast wetting at 280°C. The flux offers low volatility, thermal stability, and clear residues, and reportedly enhances lead-free reliability. Nihon Superior USA, www.nihonsuperior.co.jp/English, Booth 328.
QFN/BGA Repair Tools
The QFN/BGA Repair Tool replaces mini-stencils that print solder paste onto PCB pads during rework. It prints paste to QFN pads and ground planes, or to BGA solder balls, pre-placement. It is said to eliminate space and precision concerns with dense rework. Photo Stencil, www.photostencil.com, Booth 7.
Portable XRF Screener
With a removable sample-preparation stand, the LeadTracer-RoHS XRF system fits benchtop or portable elemental analysis, rather than surface layers. Full-energy-spectrum readings can reduce false negatives. RMD Instruments LLC, www.rmd-leadtracer.com, Booth 311.
Lead-free Wave Solder System
The Nu/Era CV 16” lead-free wave soldering machine features PLC process control, internal reciprocating spray fluxer, and preheater with two 600-W sections. The preheating section is over 42” with a topside tunnel. Technical Devices Company, Winther Technologies, www.technicaldev.com, Booth 330.
Concurrent ICT
Targeting high-volume PCBAs, TestStation Duo offers high throughput by testing identical PCBs simultaneously. It uses two independent test modules. The system includes SafeTest protections, UltraPin II driver and sensors, and FrameScan FX vectorless test methods. Teradyne Inc., www.teradyne.com, Booth 613.
XRF Analyzer
NITON XL3 700 series XRF analyzers perform solder screening measurements within 5 sec., and use lower element detection limits. Composition analysis of plastics and polymers reportedly matches lab quality. The tool uses a 50-kV, 2-W X-ray tube and offers optional small-spot analysis hardware. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., www.thermo.com, Booth 507.
AOI Programming Software
EasyPro3D hosts simplified parameterizing; a 1,600 component library, LIB2007; and updated repair station. The shortened parameter list can speed high-quality inspection with low false calls; automatic parameter optimization (APO) allows use with all algorithms. ValidCompare mode presents a defect-free image. Viscom Inc., www.viscom.com, Booth 310.
Cleaning Agent
Fast-acting surfactant technology (FAST) products deliver shorter contact and faster removal times with a range of lead-free and eutectic flux residues. The line is solids-free, with a reduced amount of active ingredients. ZESTRON America, www.zestron.com, Booth 433.