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DEK Adds New Technology to Tooling Options Portfolio
August 31, 2005 |Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
FLEMINGTON, N.J. — DEK has expanded its advanced tooling options range, signalled by the introduction of smaller, cost-effective Grid-Lok technology, and extending the choices available to customers sourcing tooling for DEK printer platforms. The new Grid-Lok tooling system features reduced dimensions, moving to 4 × 12" tooling modules. A modular array of 12 pneumatically controlled tooling pins conforms to the underside of the board, including contact with components. Each tooling pin is tipped with anti-static material and locked independently. Pressure exerted by each pin during lift is approximately 5 g. The arrays reportedly are capable of working with boards from 50 to 500 mm². The operator initiates the conforming sequence, which is ready for use within 2 seconds. In fully automatic mode, the system is controlled through its Instinctiv interface, which can set its profile for every product passing through the machine. Grid-Lok is compatible with DEK's range of Instinctiv-enabled printers, incorporating the Horizon, Infinity API and Micron-class Galaxy and Europa platforms, reportedly eliminating programming time from tooling setup, minimizing machine down time and raising throughput and productivity.