SMT dispensing products have the potential to process a vast variety of chemistries that comprise viscous or abrasive materials, irrespective of slight changes in these materials due to atmospheric conditions. These dispensing, coating and curing systems are ideal for selective coating, potting, beading, and meter-mix dispensing applications. Apart from that, they are also suitable for batch or inline operations, and are designed for high accuracy and demanding applications.
PCBs require a range of equipment for diverse procedures such as dispensing, coating and curing. All these processes go on simultaneously, especially in batch operations for bulk manufacturing. Technology applications these days require top-notch coating and dispensing products that ensure high accuracy and repeatability.
Some of the latest SMT dispensing and coating machines launched by leading companies are listed below.
Model: Camalot Prodigy; Manufacturer: ITW EAE |
Speed, stability, and precision are hallmarks of the Camalot Prodigy automated dispensing systems from ITW EAE, USA. Innovative gantry designs in smaller, more compact footprints enable rapid acceleration for faster throughput, while at the same time providing stability that enables precision for applications ranging from solder paste and under-fill to adhesive dispensing and advanced ‘jetting’ techniques. Camalot systems offer two types of auger pumps, both controlled with a precise servo drive system. The 635SD series is typically used for finer feature dots and lines of highly viscose materials. The 680SD pumps deliver high flow rates and also incorporate a patented positive shutoff that eliminates dripping of lower viscosity materials. For highly abrasive materials, both pump systems offer more wear-resistant carbide auger screws. - Advertisement -
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Contact: Leaptech Corporation, www.leaptech.in |
Model: MyC50; Manufacturer: Mycronic |
The MYC50 in-line conformal coating system in the MYSmart series from Mycronic combines high accuracy edge control with advanced feedback systems. A wide range of process parameters can be monitored enabling high quality output. Options such as fan width control, non-heated circulation systems, heated circulation systems and barcode readers are a few examples of the process control enhancements that are possible. The MYC50 helps to prevent material waste while ensuring highly controlled coating film thickness, coating area and process speed. Key features:
Contact: TransTechnology, www.trans-tec.com |
Model: Panorama; Manufacturer: Nordson ASY MTEK |
The Panorama solutions provide a balance of equipment and process control for optimal efficiency in automated conformal coating. They are modular so that configurations are flexible and equipment can be easily added when needed. Process control and automation work together to create efficiency.
They are available in three types—Panorama S-Line, Panorama C-Line and Panorama R-Line. Key features:
Contact: www.nordson.com |
Model: MYD10/ MYD50; Manufacturer: Mycronic |
The MYSmart series from Mycronic offers a wide range of in-line dispensing solutions together with a comprehensive portfolio of valve technologies. The compact MYD10 in this series enables highly advanced non-contact jetting for enhanced dispensing uniformity, throughput and material utilisation. For higher-precision applications such as complex chip packaging, the powerful MYD50 system further boosts productivity with linear motor motion control. The MYSmart in-line dispensing solutions make it possible to handle a vast array of current and emerging products, assembly fluids and package types.
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Contact: TransTechnology, www.trans-tec.com |
Model: PrecisionCoat V with AQC; Manufacturer: Specialty Coating Systems |
The PrecisionCoat V selective conformal coating and dispensing system is fully programmable. It is a multipurpose system that offers good programming for efficiency in automated material applications. It allows users to precisely apply a wide range of materials, including 100 per cent solids, as well as solvent based and water based coatings.
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Contact: www.scscoatings.com |
Model: Vortik; Manufacturer: Nordson ASY MTEK |
The Vortik series of pumps incorporates progressive cavity pump technology in a fully integrated dispensing system solution, complete with process controls for mass flow control and a patent-pending Automated Ratio Control (ARC) system for mixing two-component fluids. Three pump families in the Vortik series—VPs, VPm, and VPg— are based upon general volume ranges, and each includes models for dispensing one-component (1K) and twocomponent (2K) fluids. In addition, changes in speed or volumetric output are logged, providing good traceability.Key features:
Contact: www.nordson.com |