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News Release from: SolderStar | Subject: WaveShuttle Pro
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 13 March 2008
Wave solder analyser in improved
System now directly measures the key process parameter of printed circuit board wave solder immersion depth.
WaveShuttle Pro is the latest wave solder analyser from SolderStar In addition to preheat temperature profiles, solder pot temperature, chip and main wave dwell time and parallelism information, the new WaveShuttle system also directly measures printed circuit board wave solder immersion depth, a key process parameter
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 19 Nov 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The immersion depth measurement span covers 0.2 to 6.0mm, catering for both bare board and pallet based production on fixed width and adjustable production lines.
Immersion depth is an important parameter in the wave solder process and is primarily controlled by adjustment of the main wave pump speed.
Optimum immersion depth improves solder quality by helping achieve good top side solder penetration.
The WaveShuttle Pro also includes support for machines with separate preheat and soldering conveyors, a first in the industry.
Measurement of the conveyor speed for the pre-heat section and the soldering section is now made separately, allowing the user to independently fine tuning each aspect of the process Results are displayed in the accompanying Wave Central PC software on the company's unique process checker charts.
These charts give a highly graphical single screen overview of the process set against relevant process limits.
The integrated SPC Manager feature, allows automatic generation of X Bar and Range charts for effective evaluation of process stability over time.
The WaveShuttle Pro system includes the WaveShuttle test fixture (which can be customised for your process), Wave Central PC software, USB rechargeable datalogger and hardcopy manual.
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