VIEW PRODUCT RANGE For any durable label application, both print quality and resistance of the printed image when exposed to chemicals and abrasion is essential. In most cases the base label material is identified first as it needs to fulfil its key objective, e.g. a Polyimide material for PCB serial number labels, required to withstand the SMT reflow or direct wave processes. The ribbon choice [...]
VIEW PRODUCT RANGE Why use a Digital Microscope? Is there a need for this technology? Why not just use the traditional, stereo microscopes and 'eyepiece-less' stereo viewers that are available? The need for PCB inspection equipment in the production area has risen sharply as SMT components have become smaller and more complex. Stereo Microscopes were used for post production inspection in quality departments to check for [...]
VIEW PRODUCT RANGE The Inspectis F30s Extended Working Distance camera inspection provides an easy to use PCB inspection system.The operator is seated in a comfortable position with a clear view of the monitor.The image is displayed with no frame delay whilst inspecting the PCB and there is no view finder or eye pieces to be adjusted for each operator using the PCB inspection system.As the image is [...]
The KIC SPS (Smart Profiling System) Smart Profiler and Smart Dock are packed with the latest in data processing and wireless technologies. Manufactured with an LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) enclosure for better protection and faster cool down between profiles. KIC's profiling software is simple to use requiring little training, guiding the user through the reflow profiling process. Standard options with the SPS reflow oven profiler. [...]
VIEW PRODUCT RANGE Polyimide labels are rated to withstand high process temperatures. Although Polyimide labels are high temperature labels they are rated for 270°c for 5 minutes. It would be more accurate to describe the polyimide labels as high temperature process labels as they are not designed to withstand high temperatures long term. The main application for polyimide labels is for PCB barcode indentification, to [...]
VIEW RELATED PRODUCTS PCB underheaters and PCB hot plates have had a place in rework and soldering for a long time, this is not new technology, but with the challenges of lead free soldering, a PCB underheater makes this process much easier and improves quality. Before PCB underheaters were introduced the PCB would not be properly preheated before rework or soldering. Even today with this [...]
KIC announce the release of the game changing SMART Profiler (SPS), a new reflow profiler that transforms thermal process data collection from a costly chore to a value-added function. The core function of a reflow oven is to produce an acceptable profile on each PCB. The new KIC SPS smart profiler collects the profile data and compares it to the process specifications. Within seconds, our [...]
Introducing the NEW KIC SPS Reflow Profiler launched at the Southern Manufacturing Exhibition 2017. The SPS uses the KIC's award winning profiling software 2G Navigator Power and Auto-Focus Power optimization software and is integrated as a programming tool for KIC’s industry leading automatic profiling systems. All your critical profile and process data are measured including slope, peak temperature, time above liquidous, and more. In addition [...]
VIEW RELATED PRODUCTSThe Martin Smart Dispense 06 allows for accurate and repeatable dispensing of fluids for rework such as solder paste or adhesives.The dispensing parameters are created and stored, the dispensing pressure and optionally, the nozzle temperature, are automatically set, specified by the recipe.Monitoring the cartridge temperature is important as this allows the fluid dispenser control unit to compensates viscosity, which is dependent on the material [...]
Whilst creating your reflow profile do you consider the max. rising and falling slopes? How do you calculate the max rising and falling slope? Do you check your component specifications to ensure the reflow profile is 'safe' for critical components? In the article 'How to Properly Calculate Reflow Temperature Gradients' Vitor Barros, KIC Europe's General Manager, discusses how the max. rising and falling slopes should be [...]
