20 questions on the SMT machine, applications, features and benefits. Please note most questions will have more than one answer, but not all of them!
After the board loader
After laser marking
Before the screenprinter
After screenprinting
It is not necessary because PCB's are supplied wrapped in plastic
PCB's release epoxy dust from routed edges
Risk of contamination from operators
Suppliers will clean boards
Provides yield data
Helps reduce random and variable defects
Increases cycle time
Helps reduce re-work
It cuts through the boundary layer
It doesn't blow contamination around
It doesn't scratch the board surface
It removes particles down to sub micron in size
300
400
600
All sizes
300
400
600
All sizes
Top
Bottom
Both
None
Front
Middle
Rear
Not necessary
Top entry
Bottom entry
Top exit
Bottom exit
There is no static bar
Improves yield
Ensures a clean surface for printing
SMEMA
Reduces random and variable defects
Muti-lingual, touch screen control panel
Alarm beacon counter
Static monitoring sensor
Side access to adhesive and rubber roller
SMEMA
None
Allen keys
Sharp knife
Screw driver
Power drill
To manually clean boards before screenprint if there is no automatic board loader, or the printer is semi-automatic (manually loaded)
To clean stencils
To clean work surfaces or repair stations
None of the above
DCR's can't be used for SMT applications
Provides instant feedback to the operator that machine is working
Allows analysis of root cause of contamination
Makes PCB supplier look good
Lets operator know when paper is due for changing
Before SMT machine
After SMT machine before screenprinter
After screenprint
Start of the line
Double sided, by-pass and single sided (all sizes)
Double sided and by-pass
Single sided and by-pass
Double sided and single sided without extra cartridge
Because the designer liked the colour
Because it shows at a distance whether the machine is operating in double or single sided mode.
To make it easy for the machine operator to know there are different cartridges in the machine
To match the rest of the machine
Yes, but only in the 300 or 400 version with an optional brush support cartridge
Yes, in all machines
Only in the 600 version with an optional brush support cartridge
There is nothing wrong with this
The joint integrity of the pad is compromised as there is a reduction in solder paste
This could cause a short circuit
This will cause tomb stoning
The long term reliability of this joint may be compromised
Maximum speed is 20 m/min
Maximum speed is 30 m/min
Maximum speed is 40 m/min
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