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Fluid Dispensing ProcessFluid Dispensing Process
Robotic technology are used for selective
coating of PCB
Examples:
humiseal acrylic coating
Dispensing of dots, glob top and underfill
encapsulation, application of epoxy
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High Speed Fluid DispensingHigh Speed Fluid Dispensing
In today's competitiveIn today's competitive
marketplace, businessesmarketplace, businesses
need high-speed fluidneed high-speed fluid
dispensers to apply epoxydispensers to apply epoxy
with speed and precision.with speed and precision.
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High Speed Fluid DispensingHigh Speed Fluid Dispensing
Coating machines ensureCoating machines ensure
that the correct amount ofthat the correct amount of
epoxy is dispensed, a state-epoxy is dispensed, a state-
of-the-art productionof-the-art production
process that is cost-efficientprocess that is cost-efficient
and increases productivity.and increases productivity.
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Automated Epoxy DispensingAutomated Epoxy Dispensing
ProcessProcess
A metal robot is leveragedA metal robot is leveraged
above the PCBs and movesabove the PCBs and moves
in a methodical motion overin a methodical motion over
the PCBs.the PCBs.
The robot dispenses epoxyThe robot dispenses epoxy
onto the metal pads whereonto the metal pads where
electrical components willelectrical components will
later be placed.later be placed.
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Purpose of EpoxyPurpose of Epoxy
Purpose of the epoxy is toPurpose of the epoxy is to
ensure that the electronicensure that the electronic
components that the pickcomponents that the pick
and place machine placesand place machine places
on the PCB will properlyon the PCB will properly
adhere.adhere.
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Purpose of EpoxyPurpose of Epoxy
The epoxy keeps the partsThe epoxy keeps the parts
from sliding off the padsfrom sliding off the pads
until the PCBs can gountil the PCBs can go
through the wave solderthrough the wave solder
machine that heats andmachine that heats and
works to harden the solderworks to harden the solder
paste that will permanentlypaste that will permanently
affix the parts to theaffix the parts to the
assembly.assembly.
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Purpose of EpoxyPurpose of Epoxy
Because epoxy is aBecause epoxy is a
substance that hassubstance that has
properties subject to flowproperties subject to flow
and other forces, theand other forces, the
machine must be correctlymachine must be correctly
positioned for the gluepositioned for the glue
dispenser to apply epoxydispenser to apply epoxy
onto each solder pad andonto each solder pad and
release a precise amount ofrelease a precise amount of
fluid with little variation.fluid with little variation.
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Purpose of EpoxyPurpose of Epoxy
BGAs, multi-legged ICBGAs, multi-legged IC
packaging, parts that are aspackaging, parts that are as
small as a grain of salt needsmall as a grain of salt need
to stay affixed by the epoxyto stay affixed by the epoxy
because it can be disastrousbecause it can be disastrous
and lead to costly repairsand lead to costly repairs
and scrap if the partsand scrap if the parts
wander and harden awaywander and harden away
from the solder pads.from the solder pads.
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Superiority of RoboticSuperiority of Robotic
TechnologyTechnology
Robots are a superiorRobots are a superior
means of epoxy dispensingmeans of epoxy dispensing
during the assemblyduring the assembly
process, compared toprocess, compared to
manual production.manual production.
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Advantage of Using a DispensingAdvantage of Using a Dispensing
MachineMachine
AccuracyAccuracy
ConsistencyConsistency
SpeedSpeed
Reduce manpower costReduce manpower cost
Minimal wasteMinimal waste
Better quality productBetter quality product
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Advantage of Using a DispensingAdvantage of Using a Dispensing
MachineMachine
CustomizableCustomizable
Move at optimal speedMove at optimal speed
Process is auto-regulatingProcess is auto-regulating
Dispense a range ofDispense a range of
adhesives, includingadhesives, including
solder paste andsolder paste and
conductive epoxyconductive epoxy
materials.materials.
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Smarter Production DesignSmarter Production Design
Dispensers operate atDispensers operate at
high speed.high speed.
As fast as 140,000,000As fast as 140,000,000
dots per hour.dots per hour.
These high-techThese high-tech
dispensers speed up thedispensers speed up the
manufacturing processmanufacturing process
and increase yield.and increase yield.
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Smarter Production DesignSmarter Production Design
Light, heat, or time resultsLight, heat, or time results
in the solidification of thein the solidification of the
epoxy, known as curing.epoxy, known as curing.
Overall, the process ofOverall, the process of
epoxy application is veryepoxy application is very
exact, involvingexact, involving
consistency andconsistency and
precision.precision.
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Smarter Production DesignSmarter Production Design
Production MethodologyProduction Methodology
has improvedhas improved
Multi-head dispensersMulti-head dispensers
without supervisionwithout supervision
Less floor space requiredLess floor space required
in production roomsin production rooms
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Smarter Production DesignSmarter Production Design
Robotic technology offersRobotic technology offers
a cost-effective anda cost-effective and
efficient means ofefficient means of
dispensing epoxydispensing epoxy
adhesive onto printedadhesive onto printed
circuit boards.circuit boards.
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Smarter Production DesignSmarter Production Design
Traditional processes areTraditional processes are
no longer viable in today'sno longer viable in today's
competitive marketplacecompetitive marketplace
where the focus is yieldwhere the focus is yield
and lowered labor costs.and lowered labor costs.
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Smarter Production DesignSmarter Production Design
Precision, minimalPrecision, minimal
dripping, and a high-dripping, and a high-
speed process streamlinespeed process streamline
the production process.the production process.
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Smarter Production DesignSmarter Production Design
Methods can beMethods can be
customized to suit thecustomized to suit the
needs of any electronicsneeds of any electronics
business, offering thebusiness, offering the
opportunity to increaseopportunity to increase
efficiency and sales.efficiency and sales.