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Assembly Tools & Equipment
December 31, 1969 |Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
DepanelizerThe B300 depanelizer tool breaks carrier strips away from edge strips or PCBs with overhanging components, without excess stress on the PCB. The machine clears pins or protruding connector parts with a pivot blade that moves up and down on the PCB. A break-bar rotates around the center of a parting line to catch scrap strips, bending them 30° to separate. This method applies to pre-scored and routed panels with mousebite tabs. FKN Systek, Framingham, Mass., www.fknsystek.com.
CLEANING MATERIALS
Semi-aqueous Electronics CleanerALPHA AutoClean 40 Semi-aqueous Electronics Cleaner removes pre- and post-soldering flux residues from flux spray equipment, ovens, pallets, carriers, jigs, and printed circuit assemblies. With a pH value of <12, the mildly alkaline blend of surfactants and emulsifiers is said to inhibit the re-deposition of dissolved solids. The cleaner is biodegradable, non-flammable, and contains no CFCs, chlorinated solvents, or acids. Cookson Electronics, Jersey City, N.J., www.cooksonelectronics.com.
COMPONENTS
Surface Mount InductorThe low-profile DR331-5 surface mount inductor offers electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection and reliability. The inductor stands at 1 × 6.70 × 5.60 mm for a range of portable, compact, miniature end products requiring high-density circuit board design. The inductor operates in conditions from -40° to +85°C, including rugged environments. This RoHS-compliant component is designed to withstand high-temperature soldering, with gold or tin wrap available for terminations. The flat-top design facilitates high-speed pick-and-place assembly. Datatronic Distribution Inc., Romoland, Calif., www.datatronics.com.
Surface Mount LEDThe OVTL01LGAxS series provides a package option for high-brightness, surface mount 1-W LEDs. The design allows flush mounting to a PCB and measures 6.00 × 5.10 × 1.56 mm. It includes high luminance, 140° viewing angle, water-clear lenses, and various color options. DC forward currents equal 0.35 A, with a peak pulsed forward current of 1 A. Typical forward-voltage characteristics range from 2.0-3.3 V. The device features thermal resistance of 2°C/W. OPTEK Technology, Carrollton, Texas, www.optekinc.com.
DISPENSING EQUIPMENT
Digital DispenserAn air-controlled dispenser with digital operation, the SL101 offers manual, timed, and cycle modes with 10 memory positions said to increase operator control and flexibility. It accepts liquids of high- to low-viscosities and incorporates suck-back control to reduce post-cycle drips. The dispenser is CE-certified and RoHS-compliant in 110- and 220-V versions. The product includes an accessory kit to facilitate setup and operation. I&J Fisnar, Fairlawn, N.J., www.ijfisnar.com.
PICK-AND-PLACE
IC FeedersSmall IC feeders for Samsung component placers are said to accelerate high-reliability tube feeding of small IC packages. These feeders require one feeder slot and mount similarly to the company’s tape feeders. Component Express Corporation, Garland, Texas, www.c-express.com.
Tray-handling SystemThe DS1100 Tray Handler uses an over/under conveyor and cartesian overhead robot, optionally configured with multiple-head tooling for faster cycle times. Operators can configure the parts-feeding system as tray loader or unloader. Other operations, such as re-orientation, inspection, and assembly occurs within the machine’s frame. The standard DS1100 uses an integrated motion/logic controller to accommodate any tray for automatic parts feeding. A stack of trays, loaded on the lower conveyor, is indexed to the elevator, which raises the top tray and locks it into position. A robot then empties or fills the tray, which is finally transferred to a restack station and indexed to the rear of the machine. Distech Systems, Rochester, N.Y., www.distechsystems.com.
SMT MATERIALS
Heat-activated FilmOnce cured, the Thermofilm series reportedly resists heat, solvents, and plasticizers to provide high cohesive strength. The heat-activated films feature a relatively low bonding temperature for use with temperature-sensitive substrates. Target assembly markets include smart cards, flex circuits, and memory cards. Scapa North America, Windsor, Conn., www.scapaindustrial.com.