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Electronics Manufacturing Quality Assurance
News Release from: Contax | Subject: Micromex
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 25 October 2005
Productronica launchpad for novel X-ray
system
Phoenix X-ray will be launching its new Micromex high-resolution X-ray inspection system at Productronica 2005.
Phoenix X-ray will be launching its new Micromex high-resolution X-ray inspection system at Productronica 2005 This new system, on show in Hall A2, Stand 277, will be available exclusively from Contax in the UK and Ireland
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 30 Mar 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Phoenix X-ray has developed a unique system that combines all the sophisticated features required for the most comprehensive inspection of printed circuit board assemblies.
The Micromex has an extra large scanning area of 20 x 24in, a highly precise manipulation unit with a 360 degree rotation axis and the approved OVHM technology for oblique views of up to 70 degrees at constant magnification.
The unique factor is the combination of these facilities - for the first time the operator can now inspect large boards with mixed assemblies and acquire real-time oblique views under all angles (0-360 degrees).
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A typical inspection task could be the analysis of the solder joint pad wetting quality of a centrally placed BGA.
Another outstanding feature of the Micromex is the board handling unit connection for the fully automated loading of assembled boards in the production plant.
In conjunction with the new inspection software XE2 it is possible to perform a fully automated inspection and evaluation of BGA, CGA, QFP, THT and other solder joints.
In this way multiple inspection tasks can be executed and repeated in an easy, reliable and time-saving manner.
An interface for the CAD-data import enables the original PCB layout to be used to learn the inspection routine.
The inspection reports can be transferred to a rework station using the QualityReview repair program and thus badly soldered devices can be easily found and replaced or reworked.
An SPC (statistical process control) module allows the statistical evaluation of the inspection results and the process supervision.
The system uses an open microfocus tube with a nontoxic target which provides a fully digital image chain of up to 4Mpixels for a resolution of better than 1um, so providing the highest image quality and best guaranteed inspection results for lead-free solder joints.
A number of security features, such as the anticollision system and the low-dose mode for radiation dose minimisation ensure the maximum safety of sensitive samples.
The Micromex has been engineered in accordance with ergonomic principles and the design follows the standards of modern industrial design.
In common with all Phoenix X-ray systems it comes in a radiation safe cabinet and is ready-to-operate for instant use in a production or laboratory environment.
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