Monday, March 10, 2014: A dispensing system can be inline or offline. Choosing an inline or offline system depends on the job to be performed. If the process is for small production batches, an offline dispenser unit will be adequate, but for high output placement lines, where the product cycle time is short, an inline system is necessary. For both inline and offline systems, there are three different dispensing methods—time/pressure, auger pump and piston pump. Today, SMT dispensing has evolved from early time/pressure pumps and auger valve systems to proven linear positive displacement pumps and jet technologies, and provides many options for balancing speed, volume control and price.
Model: S2-920, Brand: Spectrum II, Manufacturer: Nordson ASYMTEK, USA
Launched in November 2013, the new Spectrum II S2-900 series leads the pack with three-axis precision fluid dispensing in cutting-edge semiconductor and microelectronics assembly. Leveraging a small footprint of 600 mm×1321 mm, the Spectrum II provides maximum productivity with minimum manufacturing floor space, while improving the precision, accuracy, and speed of the system to rival much larger platforms.
Key features
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Precision Z-axis, tilt jetting
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Automatically adjustable dual simultaneous dispensing
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Higher brightness vision lighting
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Higher accuracy non-contact laser height sensors
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Fids-on-the-fly; Calibrated process jetting (CPJ)
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Configurable with single and dual lanes and up to six heat stations as well as flexible number of heating zones and optional controlled process heating (CPH)
Contact details: Mark Norris, GM, SEA, Nordson
Advanced Technology Group, Ph: +65-65527533; fax: +65-65527116; Mobile:+65-92236274; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.nordson.com
India branch: Nordson Advanced Technology Group
For details, refer to advertisement in this issue. See Ad Index on page 138.
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Model: Xyflex Pro+, Brand: Camalot, Manufacturer: Speedline Technologies Inc USA
Launched in November 2013, Xyflex Pro+ is a high speed, high accuracy dispensing machine for PCB assembly. This system is ideal for SMT applications like dispensing solder paste, adhesive paste and SMA, and also semiconductor applications like under-filling, as an encapsulant, for thermal grease, lid sealing and die attaching. With Camalot’s XyflexPro+ platform, a critical new specification was introduced—total system accuracy (TSA), which measures material placement accuracy relative to a target at full system speed.
Key features
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Dual-mode weight scale: Patented closed-loop weighing process allows measurement of both global and actual dispense patterns for maximum accuracy. Changes in material viscosity are controlled with automatic compensation
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Advanced pump technology: A wide range of auger, multi-piston and non-contact pumps are offered to meet an array of manufacturing requirements
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Vacuum-based cleaning station ensures cleanliness of needle/nozzle
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Repeatability of 10 microns at 3 sigma
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Dispensing speed of up to 50,000 dph
Contact details: Sam Ong, product manager, [email protected], www.speedlinetech.com
India distributor: Leaptech Corporation, www.leaptech.in
For details, refer to advertisement in this issue. See Ad Index on page 138.
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Model: PVA 6000 selective coating/dispensing system, Brand: PVA, Manufacturer: Precision Valve Automation, USA
Launched in April 2013, the PVA 6000 selective coating/dispensing system is a flexible workcell for coating, dispensing and custom applications. The system expertly performs conformal coating and dispensing applications that require a high level of accuracy and repeatability. This flexible and stable system has features and attributes that improve accessibility, and provide ease of use and aesthetics.
Key features
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Robotic system accuracy of 25 microns
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Patented servo-controlled optional four-axis motion featuring valve tilt and rotate
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Closed loop process control throughout gantry system
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Micron level encoder resolution for unparalleled accuracy
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Multiple dispensing applications or materials in one cell
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Onboard PC with PVA portal user interface and unlimited program storage
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Exclusive PathMaster programming environment
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Work area: 1 valve: 459×459×101 mm, available up to 1000×1000 mm
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Gantry system design: Closed loop brushless DC servo motors with optical encoders and ball screw slides on all axes
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XYZ repeatability: ± 25 microns (± 0.001 inch)
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Maximum speed (XYZ): 700 mm/sec (27.6 inch/sec)
Contact details: Pedro Flores, technical process and product manager, Ph: +1-518-371-2684, [email protected], www.pva.net
India distributor: Maxim SMT Technologies Pvt Ltd
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Model: Elite Coater, Brand: DIMA, Manufacturer: DIMA Group BV, The Netherlands
Launched in 2011, and upgraded in February 2013, Elite Coater is an ideal platform for coating, dispensing, potting and under-filling applications. It combines flexibility with high speed and accuracy, and is suitable for large production volumes. It can mount up to three valves, from which a maximum of two can be tilted and rotated to 370°. With a maximum speed of 1000 mm per second and an overall accuracy of 50 microns at 3 sigma, the machine is ideal for high-speed and high-accuracy applications. This performance is made possible by utilising linear encoders for all movements within the machine. Like in all DIMA machines, a camera is part of the standard package of Elite, as well as the unique offline programming software.
Key features
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Type: Selective conformal coating machine
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High speed and high accuracy
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Electronic air pressure control
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Wide range of valves (1K and 2K)
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Up to three heads come as standard offering
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Modular system that is free to configure
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Dimensions-offline: 1330×970×1470 mm (+500 mm for signal light); inline:1330×1430×1470 mm (+500 mm for signal light)
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Axis: 3 axis (Z-slide); 4 axis and tilt (Z-slide with rotation and tilt function)
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Work area-offline: max 500×440 mm without tilt, with one valve; inline: max 500×410 mm, belt: max 500×410 mm
Contact details: Steven Mertens, sales manager, dispensing, DIMA Group BV, Ph: +31-493-352752, [email protected], www.dimagrp.com
India distributor: Innotronics Technologies Pvt Ltd
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BENCHTOP EQUIPMENT
Model: TS9200D Jet Tech Valve, Brand: OKI, Manufacturer: OK International, USA
Launched in April 2013, the TS9200D series Jet Tech Valve has a unique diaphragm design. A single, easily replaceable diaphragm eliminates dynamic fluid seals found in other jets. No longer does a user have to disassemble, clean and replace worn seals, resulting in time and cost savings. The diaphragm design also allows faster cycle rates due to the very small mass of the diaphragm. This unique design reduces the energy needed to eject a drop of fluid and is adjustable, providing users with a wider process window. The TS9200D series is capable of jetting fluid viscosities to 400,000 Cps. Jet Tech’s fast jetting action produces 300 precise droplets per second, a 50 per cent increase in throughput compared to conventional jets.
Key features
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Non-contact jetting technology
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High speed
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No fluid seals to clean or replace
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Integral heater with minimal fluid heated
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Quick and simple set-up
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Repeatable drop size as small as 10 ml
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High speed, up to 300 drops/sec
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Jet fluid up to 400K Cps
Contact details: Can La, product manager, Ph: +1-714-856-8659, [email protected], www.techconsystems.com
India branch: OK International
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OTHER FEATURED PRODUCTS
Model: TS350, Brand: OKI, Manufacturer: OK International, USA
Launched in 2011, the TS350 series dispenses low, medium and high-viscosity fluids accurately and consistently. It is immediately usable anywhere with its accompanying tools, accessories and universal power supply. The TS350 series is equipped with a digital timer, pressure and vacuum read-out on a large LCD screen. The user-friendly firmware provides an option of programming up to 10 varied, sequenced or individual shots.
Key features
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Digital pressure and vacuum read-out
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Adjustable vacuum-driven ‘suck back’ to control
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material ‘tailing’ and waste
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Stable to conserve work space when multiple
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TS-350/355 units are used together
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Tactile-responsive user programming buttons
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Universal power supply with snap-on plug for worldwide use
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User programmable manual purge and automatic dispense cycle settings
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‘Teach Mode’ for determining the dispensing time required when dispensing output is unknown
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Digital timing from 0.008-60.000 seconds, ± 0.001 per cent timing repeat tolerances
Contact details: Can La, product manager, Ph: +1-714-856-8659, [email protected], www.techconsystems.com
India distributor: Mel Systems and Services Ltd
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