Odd-form components are the only remaining discrete components left to hand assembly of a PCB. The automation platform that can handle the largest range of odd-form components without heavy changes to the configuration is the platform that will ultimately find its way into the backend assembly of a PCB.
The old saying ‘garbage in – garbage out’ can apply directly to this initial process in the assembly of SMT assemblies. Stencils designed without regard to materials, pad design and part geometry will create poor yields and needless rework. With a properly engineered stencil design, a high yielding printing process is easily within reach.
Universal Instruments just added a promotional code feature to the online spare parts ordering system and has already had 2 promotion activities in the past month (5% off on orders of $1500 or more/10% off on SMT 0402 nozzle order). Now you can take advantage of regularly distributed promotions by signing up.
Advanced Research in Electronics Assembly (A.R.E.A) Consortium was initiated 22 years ago by Universal Instruments’ SMT Laboratory. Read more about Universal Instruments’ cooperative research effort with 27 leading companies in the electronics assembly industry to maximize assembly yields and long-term reliability.
Using a poor SMT nozzle cleaning process or improper cleaning agent result in unsatisfactory pick and place performance, shorter nozzle lifespan and increased operating expense. Universal Instruments just launched our nozzle cleaning solution to ensure peak nozzle performance and lifespan. http://parts.uic.com/product/nozzle-cleaning-application/
Upcoming SMTA Webtorial on July 15th, 1:00pm to 2:30pm Eastern time: Failure Analysis – Lessons Learned in Manufacturing. Presented by Dr. Martin Anselm from Universal Instruments Corp. Click the link to register: http://smta.org/education/registration/event_registration.cfm?EVENT_ID=1048