Manncorp BR790-HD’s High-Definition Optics and Real-Time Temperature Profiling Conquer SMD Rework’s Most Challenging Tasks

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Manncorp's BR790-HD rework system allows operators to safely remove, align, place and solder BGAs, CSPs, ultra-fine-pitch QFPs, and other delicate, heat-sensitive SMDs with unprecedented ease and precision.

Manncorp BR790-HD's High-Definition Optics and Real-Time Temperature Profiling Conquer SMD Rework's Most Challenging Tasks

The BR790-HD's 1.3 million pixel, split-vision optics and 15" high-resolution display make fast, accurate work of component alignment via crystal-clear, superimposed images of leads and solder pads. A handy component presentation nest, mounted to the optics’ X and Y drives, automates pickup and positioning of the component in the camera’s field of view and reduces handling of delicate SMDs.

Five separate input connectors allow strategic positioning of K-type thermocouples at critical locations on the component and PCB. An easy-to-use LCD touchscreen interface displays real-time temperatures and allows on-the-fly adjustment of top and bottom hot air heater settings for ultra-precise profiling. Screen captures of process profiles can be saved to an external USB flash or hard drive for traceability.

PCB positioning is easy, thanks to the BR790-HD's unique, edge-clamping system, which easily adjusts to fit boards up to 21.6" x 19.7" (550 x 500 mm). During setup, an innovative laser guide allows trouble-free alignment of the rework site with the system's top- and bottom-side heater nozzles.

For alignment of components to solder pads, the board holder includes ultra-fine micrometer adjustments of the X and Y axes. Correction of angular alignment is performed by rotating the pickup head’s motorized theta axis through the touchscreen interface or via a manual override on the head. During automatic component removal and placement, an optoelectronic sensor controls Z-axis positioning and contact force.

The BR790-HD's programmable 6-zone "Rapid IR" underheater evenly heats the bottom of the board, eliminating thermal gradients and stress on components and solder joints adjacent to the rework site. Capable of supplying up to 3600 watts of heating power, it also reduces overall cycle times and maximum temperature exposure. Built-in cooling fans blow ambient air across the PCB at the end of the cycle.

The BR790-HD BGA rework station is well suited for use with virtually any rework application. Its short learning curve and user-friendly design puts precision rework in the hands of even inexperienced operators. Visit http://www.manncorp.com/smt/prod-483/BGA-SMD-rework-station-BR790HD.html for specifications, pricing, and a video of the machine in operation. 

Meet the Rework Challenges of BGAs, CSPs, and Ultra-Fine-Pitch QFPs

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BR790-HD BGA Rework System - High-Definition, Auto-X-Y Split-Vision Alignment for Automatic Removal, Placement, and Soldering of BGAs, CSPs, QFPs, and Other SMDs



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BR720 BGA Rework Station Split-Vision Alignment for Automatic Removal, Placement, and Soldering of BGAs, CSPs, QFPs, and Other SMDs

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The Manncorp BR720 is the industry's most affordable BGA rework station to feature split-vision optics, fully-programmable top and bottom heating, an integral thermocouple input, and a large-area multi-zone IR underheater — features essential for safe and reliable removal, placement, and soldering of BGAs, ultra-fine-pitch QFPs, and other challenging surface mount repairs. The split-vision optics and camera assembly is mounted to a precision X-Y slide mechanism that allows easy positioning between the component and the PCB.

Easily Adjustable PCB Holder Accepts Boards Up To 550 mm x 500 mm (21.6" x 19.7") The BR720's unique board holding system accommodates virtually any surface mount or mixed technology PCB assembly up to 550 mm x 500 mm (21.6" x 19.7"). A wide range of X- and Y-axis adjustability, combined with an innovative quick-release clamping mechanism, universal PCB support rails, and a moveable multi-zone IR underheater ensure that any application set-up can be optimized to take full advantage of all the BR720’s advanced features.
X, Y, and Theta Axes Micrometer Adjustments for Precise Alignment of Component Leads to PCB Pads Ultra-fine micrometers on the PCB holder for X- and Y- axes, and an additional one on the pick-up head for the theta axis, allow fast, easy, and precise alignment of the component leads to the PCB pads with the aid of high-resolution superimposed images of the board and the component projected through the Split-Vision Optics onto the LCD display.
Innovative Laser Guide for Easy Alignment of Component Over Bottom Side Heater Proper setup of the BR720 calls for alignment of the bottom heater, the component, and the top heater in the Z axis. Positioning the board in the PCB holder so that the component on the top side is positioned directly over the bottom heater nozzle is facilitated with a handy laser pointer that is attached to the upper heater and is targeted at the virtual center of the bottom heater. Positioning the component on the PCB below the laser spot ensures that the bottom heater, component, and upper heater are virtually aligned and reduces setup time.
Split-Vision Optics Provide Superimposed Images of Leads and Pads for Precise Alignment Split-Vision Optics, with electronic zoom and focus, and high-brightness adjustable LED lighting provide high-contrast superimposed images of the component leads (as it is being held on the placement head) and the pads on the PCB. The operator views this image on the BR720ís full color LCD display and if the component leads (which appear blue on the display) are misaligned with the pads on the PCB as shown in the upper image at left, the X-, Y-, and Theta axes micrometer adjustments can then be used to align the component and board as shown in the bottom image. Once the component leads and pads are aligned, precise placement is ensured.
Intuitive Touch-Screen Interface with One-Touch Operation and Parameter Adjustment On-the-Fly The BR720 features an easy to use touch-screen interface with password protected user privileges that separate operator and administrative/programming functions. Operator controls allow one-touch functionality for desoldering operations with automatic placement and soldering also taking place at the touch of a button. When creating profiles, the ability to edit parameters from the same screen where the real-time temperature profile is displayed provides almost instantaneous feedback and reduces setup time.
Programmable Heating Rate, Target Temperature and Dwell Time for Upper and Lower Heaters Sets of profile parameters for both leaded and lead-free solders can be divided into as many as eight individual segments for both the top and bottom heaters, each with its own heating rate, target temperature, and dwell time at the targeted temperature. Temperature and power settings for the IR underheater and the duration of the cooling fan operation are also saved as part of the parameter set.
Real-Time Data Recording via Thermocouple Input with Profile Analysis and Print Function A thermocouple input on the front of the unit allows real-time monitoring of temperatures at the desired location on the component or PCB. Collected data can be analyzed to ensure consistency with solder and/or component manufacturerís recommendations and can also be captured in bitmap format and written to a memory device connected to the BR720's standard USB port.
Full Set of Vacuum Nozzles Included for Automatic Pick-Up and Placement of SMDs The BR720 comes with a complete set of vacuum nozzles to handle components from 3 mm x 3 mm up to 60 mm x 60 mm and a maximum weight of 70 grams. Adapter sleeves attach to the standard vacuum nozzles to increase contact area and pick-up force. Components less than 3 mm x 3 mm should be placed manually and soldered in the BR720's Manual mode.
Bottom Heater Nozzles Included To Handle Most All BGA and CSP Applications The BR720 is also shipped with 36 mm x 36 mm and 58 mm x 58 mm bottom heater nozzles to accommodate 95% of all rework applications involving removal and resoldering of BGAs, CSPs, and other devices that require bottom heating. Bottom heater nozzles can also be supplied in custom sizes for applications that require confinement of heat to a smaller area.
Wide Variety of Upper Heater Nozzles To Solder or Desolder Virtually Any SMD Nozzles for the upper heater are ordered based on the user's needs and are available in virtually any size from 7 mm x 7 mm to 55 mm x 55 mm to direct heat to the top surface and perimeter leads of a surface mounted device. A full listing of standard nozzles and pricing is available on the BR720 Insta-Quote page, and custom sizes are also available upon special request. Upper Heater Nozzles feature toolless, snap-in installation and can be swapped out in seconds.

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View Manncorp BR790HD BGA Rework Station Video on Our YouTube Channel

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BR790-HD High-Definition Auto-Split-Vision BGA Rework Station

• 1.3 million pixel split-vision optics
• Automated X- and Y-axis component and optics positioning
• Automated Z-axis for removal, placement, soldering
• Micrometer-adjust X-, Y-, and ∅-axis lead-to-pad alignment
• Five thermocouple inputs
• 6-zone "Rapid IR" underheater

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Manncorp BR790-HD BGA Rework Station

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Manncorp BR790-HD BGA rework station with high-definition split-vision alignment for automatic removal, placement, and soldering of BGAs, CSPs, QFPs, and other SMDs

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Manncorp BR Series SMT Rework Systems with Split-Vision Alignment

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Check out Manncorp BR Serie BGA rework stations (SMT rework systems) with split-vision alignment: for automatic removal, placement, and soldering of BGAs, CSPs, QFPs, and other advanced SMDs

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Introducing the new BGA Rework Station: Manncorp BR750 Hot Air BGA Rework Station

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Manncorp BR620 Hot Air Rework Station

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Manual Hot Air Rework Station Solders/Desolders Full Range of Devices, Including BGAs.

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Manual BGA Rework Station/Hot Air Rework Station Designed for Repair of X-Box 360 and Other Video Games.

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Innovative Marketing of Manufacturing Equipment

From U.S. Tech Magazine January 2012

Inline wave soldering system. In the 1960s when transistors began to replace cumbersome vacuum tubes, a new industrial revolution was born. Soon, a young entrepreneur seized an opportunity. From his station wagon, Henry Mann began selling specially designed tools used to insert through-hole components in their holes in circuit boards. Back then, this was all done by hand — but this was soon to change. As the electronics industry advanced, and automated component placement machines appeared, Manncorp moved to the forefront, and today continues to offer state-of-the-art machines that cover the entire surface mount production process, from prototyping to mid-volume assembly. The end products produced by today's electronics industry are not only exceptional in themselves; they are also marketed with great skill. Just consider the savvy and successful techniques of Apple, IBM, HP, Intel and numerous others through the years. There's another level of sales involved here — the machines that build these products — and that's where there's a big lapse in marketing strategy. Manncorp stands out as a major exception; as a surface mount manufacturing equipment source, it is likely to be acknowledged even by its fiercest competitors to be well ahead of the pack when it comes to marketing. CEO Henry Mann's formidable list of electronics marketing firsts started in the late 60s with the publication of an equipment catalog containing detailed product descriptions and prices. In the boom era of the 80s and 90s, it was 400 pages thick and mailed to nearly 60,000 engineers. Other firsts included a fleet of 12 roving "Mann Vans" which demonstrated assembly equipment right at the customers' facilities. Marketing Firsts   Not only did the company excel in marketing firsts, it achieved numerous design and manufacturing breakthroughs of specialized hardware, such as surface mount die sets used in the first LCD watches by Optel and Timex. Manncorp also produced the milspec component-forming tooling and machines for the circuit boards that Hughes Aircraft assembled for early NASA satellites. These were major achievements for a high tech company whose leader had no engineering or manufacturing background. But those voids were overshadowed by Mann's innate ability to recognize and develop products that fill a need coupled with an intuitive grasp as to how they should be marketed. When the Web was in its infancy, Mann was among the first in this industry to seize its potential as a marketing medium, erecting a website that was more than just a product showcase — it produced sales by generating instant quotations online, direct-to-user without the aid of a salesperson. Early on, the company also began using e-mail to inform customers and prospects of new products — and still does so on a regular basis. High-speed pick-and-place assembly system. Today, on-line shopping carts are filled by OEMs and contract assemblers from all over the world — from $10 parts to $500,000 equipment lines. As a result, the company has been able to spin off two other websites. One is www.smtsolderpaste.com, which is an online source for solder paste sold and shipped direct to end users. In less than two years, the site has reportedly generated significant market share by offering quality pastes a lower cost. And a recent launch, www.manncorpdirect.com, is poised to become a new shopping experience for users of surface mount assembly equipment for low-to-mid-volume benchtop categories . According to the company, the new site will be making a major assault on the unbranded machines that wind up on our shores. U.S. purchasers of unbranded equipment — initially lured by low price — unfortunately find that they have no recourse to deal with machine failures because of a lack of service and replacement parts. They are also frustrated by worthless user manuals written in gibberish — often very poor computer translations into English that's not English. Broad Range of Equipment   Manncorp service, support and warranties will also apply to purchases made at www.manncorpdirect.com along with "pricing that rivals that of unknown and unsupported brands." Equipment categories include component counters, dry boxes, conveyors, depanelers, lead formers, reflow ovens, wave solder machines, stencil printers, rework equipment and benchtop pick-and-place systems — all available for fast delivery. Rework station provides both top and bottom hot air heating. Consumer products win sales based on their inherent glamour and status-generating appeals, along with the ability to improve the user's life while saving time. Most of those benefits don't apply to screen printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and other production machines. Successful marketing requires facts, not emotional appeals. Henry Mann does it by simplifying the benchmarking process, allowing web visitors to easily evaluate machines against the competition. Looking ahead to 2012, plans call for numerous new products as well as upgrades to existing equipment lines. In addition, by late summer of 2012, the company expects to be in its newly constructed 20,000-ft.2 headquarters located less than a mile from its present suburban Philadelphia location. The company is now taking orders for early 2012 delivery of the new HS series of faster and higher throughput 6 and 8-head pick-and-place models, with placement speeds of 18,000 to 25,000 cph. Starting prices are low, making these machines the company's long-anticipated step-up to high-speed ultra-flexible systems at considerable savings. LED equipment lines will also be expanded to accommodate the growing demand for high-speed (25,000 cph) placement systems with expanded board lengths and larger feeder capacities that allow the machines to also perform as high-throughput SMT pick-and-place systems. Through-hole LED insertion systems and odd parts placement capability will also be available next year, along with a new fully automatic inline vision printer designed for large LED boards. Pick-and-Place Systems   Benchtop pick-and-place systems, favored by high-tech sector start-ups and university engineering departments, will also undergo have serious upgrades for ultra-reliable placement of today's parts ranging from 0201s through large QFPs and BGAs. A new low-cost large-board manual stencil printer for large panels or LEDs with camera for through-stencil viewing will be added. A fully automatic version with fiducial recognition will follow. In the rework department, a new high-precision model is being introduced that will process ultra-fine chips down to 01005. Mann anticipates that it will be half the price of systems presently available with similar features. Other post-assembly products include a new low-cost AOI system as well as an automatic solder paste inspection station. The company's successful affiliation with KIC — which began this year — will be scaled upward with inclusion of KIC's Auto Focus Power as a value-added feature for most of the company's CR Series Reflow Ovens. This process-optimizing software greatly simplifies start-up profiling. Manncorp also plans to introduce a standalone selective soldering system that combines fluxing and automated point-to-point soldering. Growing Offshore Markets   When asked if there were any unmet marketing challenges, the CEO admitted that his company has been engaged in a work-in-progress effort of understanding and addressing the PCB assembly requirements of growing offshore markets. "Right now, over 30 percent of our sales are outside the U.S. and Canada. But we still need to improve by making our website easier to understand and by giving ultra-high priorities to installation and after-the-sale service," he said. Manncorp has sales and demo facilities in Willow Grove, PA and San Diego, CA, with other offices in Guadalajara, Mexico and Shenzhen, China. The company also maintains a major presence at American Competitive Institute (ACI), an equipment training and demonstration facility sponsored by the U.S. Navy, where Manncorp machines are available for hands-on demo. ACI is near Philadelphia's International Airport. Sales engineers on both the East and West Coast are reachable by phone, e-mail or text to discuss applications and to answer questions. There are also four full-time techs who install, train and service Manncorp equipment. The marketing staff includes a director who also oversees public relations and branding, a graphic designer, tech writer, IT technician, a social media and web analytics supervisor and an administrative assistant. They support the rest of the Manncorp team that includes service personnel, sales engineers — plus QA and logistics personnel based in the U.S. and overseas, who all work in close support with the numerous factories that produce Manncorp equipment.

Manncorp Rework Station for Every Application & Budget from $3,995

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Manncorp Rework Station for Every Application & Budget from $3,995

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