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December 31, 1969 |Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Stencil Cleaner
SMT USC400 is a portable, ultrasonic-contact-type stencil cleaning system. The transducer in the hand tool vibrates contamination through small stencil apertures, and residues are collected on a disposable-wipe material under the stencil. The system can remove difficult high-tack residues, such as those from lead-free solder materials. Suitable for off-line and on-printer cleaning operations, stencil cleaning can occur on the printer without removing the stencil frame. An optional ultrasonic mini-bath is also available, allowing cleaning of placement nozzles, glue-dispensing needles, and test probes. Surclean, Cowes, Isle of Wright, England, www.smt.uk.com.
Surface Mount Chip Resistors
The Super RCX series thick-film, wrap-around, surface mount chip resistors eliminate the need for re-design to accommodate higher power, while maintaining resistor size and footprint. Available sizes include 0402, 0603, 0805, 1206, and 2512. Resistance values range from 10 Ω-1 MΩ. Termination metals are platinum silver and platinum silver with a 62/36/2 solder coating. The resistors are suitable for amplifiers and power supplies. Other features include 96% Al2O3 substrate material, tolerances up to ±1, and a standard passive-resistor element. International Manufacturing Services, Inc. (IMS), Portsmouth, R.I., www.ims-resistors.com
Dual-mode Spray Head
The CAT 35 Integrated Liquid Delivery System (ILDS) dual-mode spray head provides an alternative to conventional air atomizing, film coating, and dispensing technologies. The spray head consists of an ultrasonic transducer with a titanium spray-forming head and integrated liquid and air applicators. The ultrasonic spray head has two modes: narrow mode has a 5-mm pattern width, and the wide mode features a 3-25-mm-pattern width. The head applies a thin, defect-free 0.5-5-mil-thick coating, and works with urethanes; acrylics; water- and solvent-based coatings; and 100% solid, UV-curable conformal coatings. Ultrasonic Systems, Inc., Haverhill, Mass., www.ultraspray.com.
In-line Printer
The SP880avi is a 29" large-area in-line printer that incorporates two identical roving cameras mounted on independent X/Y gantries - ensuring accurate, repeatable precision alignment. A paste-on-stencil inspection feature lets users determine if there is adequate paste on the stencil prior to printing. The printer also features a user-interface that operates under a menu-driven, Windows XP application, and incorporates comprehensive, self-diagnostic capabilities, including production logging and automatic fault-report generation. Stored data can be accessed remotely using a PC for on-the-fly troubleshooting. An automatic stencil-loading facility also eases switching between 23-29" stencil frames. Available options include 2-D inspection, statistical process control (SPC), and a vacuum-assisted wet/dry under-screen cleaner. Speedprint Technology Ltd., Dorset, England, www.speedprint-tech.com.
Wave Solder Flux
The WF-9942 no-clean, no-residue wave solder flux works in mixed-technology and thru-hole applications. The flux features a wide process window and is said to reduce solder balling on all surface finishes. Its high thermal stability meets the high temperature requirements of lead-free wave soldering. The WF-9942 can be used with lead-free and tin/lead solder alloys. Indium Corporation of America, Clinton, N.Y., www.indium.com.
Surface Roughness Tester
Surftest SV-3000 is engineered around a column-moving system that reduces load-capacity limitations. Because of its 800- × 500- × 200-mm measuring envelope and long-stroke probe arm, the tester can accommodate sizable, heavy work pieces, and measure multiple cross sections and waviness over a wide range. A standard I/O connection allows for the use of common transfer and safety devices, as well as standard fixtures. The tester can withstand vibration and reduce measurement changes of machine deflection. Proprietary software provides analysis with 800-mm traverse capability, supporting automatic measurement and evaluation parameters. Mitutoyo America Corp., Aurora, Ill., www.mitutoyo.com.