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New Inline Printer is Most Advanced in Its Class at Less Than $60K
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With the features, performance, and build-quality of systems twice its price, Manncorp’s new AP430 Fully-Automatic Inline Stencil Printer brings affordability to leading-edge, solder paste printing technology. Capability for 01005 chips, µBGAs, and 12-mil ultra-fine-pitch components is now at a price point that will fit even the most modest budgets of surface mount manufacturers who require full automation and high throughput.
The AP430’s SMEMA-compatible conveyor and PCB holder accommodate boards with print areas up to a maximum of 17.75" x 13.75", while the quick-change stencil clamp with programmable stopper accepts large frames up to 29" x 29". High-precision ballscrew drives work in unison with the CCD alignment camera to provide X, Y, and Ɵ axis correction for ultra-precise PCB-to-stencil registration within ±0.0003". In the Z-axis, independent ballscrew control of the PCB height and four-corner ballscrew positioning of the stencil frame ensure coplanarity of the stencil and board surface. After printing, these same four ballscrews maintain perpendicular and uniform separation of the stencil from the PCB at a programmable speed that guarantees ultra-crisp print definition for the particular application. Stroke, speed, and pressure of the AP430’s dual squeegees are also fully programmable. All these features combined contribute to an exceptional ±0.001" print accuracy that is more than adequate for SMT’s most challenging solder paste printing tasks.
To maintain quality throughout entire production runs in small aperture printing applications, a clean stencil is essential. For this reason, automatic stencil wiping is a feature included on every AP430 system. The wiper can be run in either wet or dry mode, with or without vacuum, and all variables—interval, paper feed, solvent injection, etc.—are, again, fully programmable.
For a limited time, Manncorp is offering free, on-site installation and training on the AP430, which is also backed by a full one-year warranty on parts and labor. The standard warranty is automatically extended to two years with the purchase of a complete turnkey system (printer, pick and place, and reflow system).
High-Precision, High-Mix, Print-Place-Reflow Package Under $47K
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SMT turnkey assembly systems, reconfigured and expanded to accommodate a wider range of production levels and budgets.
The cornerstone of the 2500-MV is the MC-400 pick and place system, featuring Cognex® on-the-fly and bottom vision alignment, for high-accuracy, 2500 CPH placement of a wide range of advanced SMDs—from 0201 chip components to BGAs and 15 mil ultra-fine-pitch devices. The MC-400 has the capacity for up to 64 automatic “smart” tape feeders and can also accept a wide variety of stick, cut-strip, and IC tray holders. Built upon the same architecture as Manncorp’s popular MC Series of SMT pick and place machines, MC-400 feeders and software are compatible with all other MC series equipment.
The 2500-MV includes the heavy-duty MC-110 stencil printer —the industry’s most robust, highest-precision, manual printer with a repeatability of ±0.02 mm (less than 1 mil). Its universal mounting bracket allows clamping or screw mounting of frames up to 740 mm x 740 mm (29” x 29”) and tool-free, self-locking, X-Y-Z and theta axis adjustments provide quick and easy stencil to pad alignment.
The profilable MC-301 batch reflow oven rounds out the 2500-MV and simulates the performance of an inline system in a compact benchtop design. Through its innovative user interface and Android operating system, preheat, soak, reflow, and cooling stages are easily programmed to conform to component and paste manufacturer’s precise specifications. For process control and traceability, solder profiles are easily saved and distributed via built-in WiFi.
To learn more about the 2500-MV or other SMT turnkey systems available from Manncorp, please go to www.manncorp.com/turnkeys.
Check Out AP3000 Automatic Stencil Printer Video
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The Manncorp AP3000 is a high-precision, fully-automatic, in-line stencil printer designed for today’s most advanced, high-mix, solder paste printing applications in medium- to high-volume production environments. Heavy-duty, ball-screw-driven, X-, Y-, Z- and θ-axes and bi-directional optics automatically align PCBs to stencils with exceptional ±0.02 mm (±0.0008") accuracy; more than adequate for 01005 chip components, μBGAs, and 0.3 mm (0.012") fine-pitch QFPs. A motor-driven print head with dual, self-leveling squeegees covers a print area of up to 510 x 510 mm (20" x 20") and an automatic stencil positioning system for frames up to 820 x 820 mm (32" x 32") minimizes changeover time.
For more information, please visit the website: AP3000 Automatic Stencil Printer
SMT Source June News
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AP3000 SMT Stencil Printer
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AP3000 Fully Automatic Inline Stencil Printer with Vision Alignment
The Manncorp AP3000 is a high-precision, fully-automatic, in-line stencil printer designed for today’s most advanced, high-mix, solder paste printing applications in medium- to high-volume production environments. Heavy-duty, ball-screw-driven, X-, Y-, Z- and θ-axes and bi-directional optics automatically align PCBs to stencils with exceptional ±0.02 mm (±0.0008") accuracy; more than adequate for 01005 chip components, μBGAs, and 0.3 mm (0.012") fine-pitch QFPs. A motor-driven print head with dual, self-leveling squeegees covers a print area of up to 510 x 510 mm (20" x 20") and an automatic stencil positioning system for frames up to 820 x 820 mm (32" x 32") minimizes changeover time.
Features
- Advanced optics accurately and automatically align the PCB to the stencil.
- Dual print heads and squeegee pressure are driven and controlled by a direct-coupled stepper motor for precision control.
- Self-leveling squeegee automatically adjusts to stencil surface for perfect registration.
- 3-stage programmable PCB separation.
- Automatic stencil positioning for fast job changes.
- SMEMA-compatible transport system with speed programmable to 1500 mm/sec.
- Built-in automatic wet/dry/vacuum understencil cleaning system.
- Included 2D paste inspection verifies print quality.
- Intuitive Windows-based operating system.
- Robust construction, with ball screw drive and linear slide rails.
Details Direct Drive Print Heads for High Precision
Automatic Stencil Frame Stopper Positioning for Quick Setup
Advanced Bi-Directional Optics w/ X-Y Servo Positioning
3-stage Programmable PCB Separation
Automatic Wet/Dry/Vacuum Under-Stencil Cleaning
Dual-Speed Conveyor for PCBs to 510 x 510 mm
Unique Vacuum Chamber Design
Windows® Interface w/Step-by-Step Programming
SMT Source May News
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Check out SMT Source May news highlighting Manncorp stencil printers, pick place machines and reflow ovens
Creativity Fuels Increase in Sales For IMET
Tom Krol, President of IMET Corporation in their 15,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Southampton PA.
What makes the 12-year-old company's sizeable increase all the more remarkable is that it occurred during the depths of the current recession. While numerous businesses struggled to stay alive in 2008, IMET expanded, more than tripling its staff. Mr. Krol's confidence in America's and his own company's future, IMET recently purchased a 15,000 sq. ft. building in suburban Philadelphia. They expect to have it filled to capacity within three years after moving in last March.
Fueling that positive outlook is the wide range of a la carte outsourcing services IMET provides for its growing roster of OEM clients. Starting with product conceptualization by their industrial designer, the mechanical and electrical engineering team then advances the product to prototyping and preproduction stages. With automated printed circuit board assembly and manufacturing available, the company can be a total or partial contract resource from design to full production of the end product.
"All of these much-needed services are propelling our growth," said Mr. Krol, "because American companies are now coming back home, disillusioned after negative experiences with outsourcing in China. But many of those OEMs refuse to get involved with in-house assembly. Instead they have IMET as their single-source provider while they concentrate on marketing and sales."
Mr. Krol regards IMET as an "incubator" for new products by established companies as well as those from future entrepreneurs. Many of the latter seek government grants that fund new products with possible sociological benefits that could also contribute to economic recovery. One successful example is "StreetLight™ — a cane with a powerful built-in LED bulb that lights the way for visually impaired pedestrians and seniors who have a tendency to fall.
Products that owe their birthright to IMET include complex medical and automotive devices as well as electronic toys and games. One of the most promising creations in the latter category is a groundbreaking new pinball machine based on the iconic 1930's movie, "Wizard of Oz™". IMET is assembling the complex circuitry for this action-packed game which features custom animation, music and actual clips from the original film. The manufacturer, Jersey Jack Pinball, Inc., Lakewood, NJ, reports that the initial run of 1,000 machines has already been presold.
Another notable example is "me-ality" — a body scanner that "sizes up" anyone for correctly fitting clothing. Installed in upscale shopping mall kiosks, this device also names and locates all the stores in the mall that stock the sizes specified.
Mr. Krol credits much of IMET's success to his company's ability to migrate from design to contract manufacturing made possible by an employee team with diverse skills and an affiliation with vendors that deliver what they promise. "This has been especially true with equipment we've purchased from Manncorp, particularly their MC-391 pick and place machine, which was our first major capital outlay back in 2008. On it rode the destiny of our company. Not only did the placer perform as advertised, it still is doing its job shift-after-shift, day in day out. As a result, we expect to add a second high-speed line with AP-2500 automatic stencil printer, the 4-head MC-388 pick and place with 10,500 cph throughput and a CR-8000 lead-free reflow oven. Of course, there was never the slightest doubt that these could only be Manncorp machines," he added.
With sales and support offices in three locations: East (Willow Grove, PA), West (San Diego, CA) and Mexico, Manncorp offers SMT stencil printer, pick and place machine, reflow oven, Turnkey SMT assembly line, vapor phase soldering oven, PCB and stencil cleaning machines, BGA rework station, automated optical inspection (AOI) machine, wave soldering machine, dip soldering machine, selective soldering and fluxing machines, component lead forming machine, PCB conveyor, component counter, PCB depaneling machine, dry box for electronics and more SMT equipment. Accessing www.manncorp.com/smt is an informational experience. Not only are full details and specifications provided for the 150+ products, but prices are also attainable immediately after minimal contact information is provided.
PB2300 Fully-Programmable Semi-Automatic Stencil Printer w/ Vision Assist Alignment
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PB2300 Fully-Programmable Semi-Automatic Stencil Printer w/ Vision Assist Alignment
To ensure repeatable performance and process stability, independent of operator skill, the Manncorp PB2300 provides a level of touchscreen programmability and parameter control uncommon in a benchtop SMT stencil printer. Dual high-magnification CCD cameras, paired with twin 7” LCD displays, also contribute to its exceptional accuracy by allowing easy, highly precise, stencil-to-pad alignment for the smallest 01005 chip components, μBGAs, and 0.3 mm (0.012”) fine-pitch QFPs. Tool-free clamping systems for squeegees up to 490 mm (19”) and frames up to 600 x 600 mm (23.6” x 23.6”) permit fast, seamless changeover between solder paste printing applications.
LCD Touchscreen User Interface for Easy Setup and Operation
The PB2300's PLC controller and touchscreen user interface allow password-protected programming of a wide range of parameter settings that can be stored as production files for various applications. Programmable settings include print speed, print head front and rear stroke positions, snap-off speed, snap-off distance, PCB thickness, and a correction factor that compensates for stretch as the stencil begins to wear. The software includes both an automatic mode and a manual/setup mode that allows step-by-step control of each segment of a print cycle, as well as a counter that keeps track of processed boards. The PLC's internal memory allows storage and retrieval of up to 100 different programs.
Small Footprint Compact Design w/ Extra-Large Frame Capacity
Although the PB2300 is small enough for the benchtop, its print area is extraordinarily large. This is due in large part to the unique, narrow design of its dual-squeegee print head which allows ample room for camera positioning and maximum utilization of the stencil area. As a result, the PB2300 maintains a print area of 480 mm x 400 mm (19" x 15.75") with frames up to 600 mm x 600 mm (23.6" x 23.6"); a ratio that is exceptional for a printer with automatic squeegee drive and CCD vision-assist alignment.
Maximized Area for Positioning of Dual CCD Cameras
The large print area of the small-footprint PB2300 is also attributable to an efficient design that maximizes the available space for positioning of the dual CCD cameras. Each camera is attached to its own easily adjustable support bracket that allows quick positioning in the X and Y axes at opposite corners of the stencil for maximum alignment accuracy.
Laser Guides Facilitate Camera Positioning
A laser source attached to each camera speeds up navigation and camera positioning during setup. This simple, yet convenient, feature is especially helpful when locating specific stencil apertures to be used as alignment targets on densely populated boards.
High Resolution LCD Displays for Precise Stencil-to-Pad Alignment
Dual 7" LCD displays mounted on the top of the PB2300's upper frame provide crystal-clear, through-stencil views of the solder pads on the PCB. A ring of high-brightness LEDs, surrounding each camera's lens, illuminates the target area for a clear view through the stencil apertures. Fine-adjustment knobs on the base of the unit are used to precisely align the stencil in the X-, Y-, and Ø axes.
Three-Position Squeegee Height Control for Quick Stencil Changes
The unique design of the PB2300's print head allows fast, "tool-less" stencil changes without having to remove its dual squeegees. When in the production mode, as shown in the adjacent illustration, the squeegees are either in the "up" position or the "down" position within the frame envelope. In the maintenance mode (or frame change mode), the squeegees are raised to a higher position above the frame envelope, allowing enough clearance for the stencil frame to be slid from the frame support channels when the clamping cylinders are released.
Patent-Pending, Snap-In Design Allows "Tool-less" Squeegee Changes
An exclusive snap-in clamping mechanism allows easy removal and replacement of squeegee blades without having to remove any screws or use any special tools. The PB2300 utilizes metal blade squeegees with integral paste deflectors to keep solder paste contained. Blades are available in various widths from 210 mm to 490 mm (8.27" to 19.29")
Flexible Frame Clamping System Allows Changeover In Minutes
As shown in the adjacent photo #1, the PB2300's stencil frame support channels are easily adjusted to accept frames from 300 mm to 600 mm (11.8" to 23.6") wide. A convenient gauge on each channel indicates width settings in both inches and millimeters. Once the width is set, stencil frames of thicknesses from 18 mm to 33 mm (0.7" to 1.3") are simply slid into the channels as shown in photo #2. When the frame is in place, the simple flip of a switch on the front of the PB2300 activates four pneumatic clamping cylinders that lock the frame securely in place as shown in photo #3.
Complete Set of Universal Magnetic PCB Fixturing Included
The PB2300 comes complete with a full supply of magnetic PCB mounting hardware that includes bottom side support pins and vacuum posts, fixed-position registration pins for PCBs with tooling holes, and a pair of edge-support rails that adjust for boards of thicknesses from 0.5 mm to 4 mm (0.020" to 0.157"). The edge-support rails provide a standard 24 mm (0.945") of clearance for double-sided PCBs and differences in the height of the PCB print surface from one setup to another (as shown in the illustration below the photo) are automatically adjusted in the software settings for the various programs.
Pneumatic Servo-Drive for Safe and Easy Opening and Closing
For operator ease and safety, the PB2300 upper frame is opened and closed with the aid of a pneumatic servo system. Independent of the frame weight or squeegee head position, the upper frame can be lifted with minimal effort by simply pulling up on the handle on the front of the unit. The system will automatically hold the frame open at two separate positions; one-a partially opened position for maximum productivity that allows fast removal and loading of PCBs, and two-a wide 60° open position for board holder setup, cleaning, and maintenance. To protect the operator in the event of air or power loss, safety valves lock the upper frame position in accordance with CE safety requirements.
Easy Access for Paste Replenishment
The hinged plexi-glass front shield of the PB2300 provides easy access for loading solder paste onto the stencil surface. It also provides additional clearance and easy sighting of the laser guides when setting up the positions of the CCD cameras for stencil alignment assistance.
The adjacent photos show the outstanding print quality, edge definition, and homogeneous solder paste distribution that can be expected with the PB2300. It's ±20 μm (at 3σ) repeatability and extraordinary flexibility are the product of innovative engineering and high quality construction.
Photo Gallery Shows Manncorp Install PCB Assembly Line at ELCOM
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Manncorp installed PCB assembly line at ELCOM (Owned by Yazaki), including MC600 stencil printer, MC400 pick and place machine, CR4000C reflow oven and 16.350 wave soldering machine
Manncorp MC600 & MC1200 Solder Paste Stencil Printers
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Manncorp MC600 & MC1200 Solder Paste Stencil Printers: Print 24" to 48" boards in a single pass.
For more information, please visit the website: Manncorp MC600 & MC1200 Solder Paste Stencil Printers
Manncorp’s Recent PCB Assembly Equipment Installation at Pololu Robotics and Electronics
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These are two pictures from Pololu Robotics and Electronics showing our MC1400 stencil printer, MC392 pick and place machine, CT series PCB conveyor and 5 zone reflow oven. Special thanks to Pololu Robotics and Electronics.
