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Electronics Manufacturing Quality Assurance
News Release from: Vision Engineering | Subject: Mantis
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 22 April 2005
Brighton debut for new-generation
viewers
Ten years after the great success of Vision Engineering's Mantis, the new generation of Mantis family of stereo viewers are due to be launched in the UK at Nepcon 2005 stand G710.
Ten years after the great success of Vision Engineering's Mantis, the new generation of Mantis family of stereo viewers are due to be launched in the UK at Nepcon 2005 stand G710 New generation Mantis incorporates the patented eyepieceless technology of the original award winning low magnification viewer, as well as integrating a new design and the latest optical and LED illumination technology
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 21 Apr 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The latest generation of Mantis low magnification stereo viewers is claimed to be ideal for the inspection of lead free PCBs.
Modest price to pay for viewer
Vision Engineering has developed a new more cost effective generation of Mantis.
With requirements for smaller PCBs and with the restrictions on lead free solder, the task for the quality inspection technician is growing ever more challenging.
The directive for lead free solder and restrictions on banned substances leaves the emphasis on inspection to detect any defects.
Not just for joint and solder defects, but also, due to the increased temperatures required for alternative solders, the components are at risk of being damaged.
It is with these issues in mind that Vision Engineering developed the new generation of Mantis The patented stereo viewer bridges the gap between the microscope and the bench magnifier.
Meeting with industry's increasing demands for flexibility, high standards of illumination and increased productivity, have given a platform for the new Mantis to provide these requirements.
In place of the conventional eyepiece of a microscope there is a single viewer that presents a large optical field to both eyes.
On a traditional microscope the exit pupil is measured at about 3mm whereas on the new Mantis it is increased to about 21mm for the Mantis Compact and 24mm for the Mantis Elite.
This reduces the need to the pupils to continuously adjust, reducing eyestrain giving the Mantis ergonomic advantages over more traditional microscopes.
As well as Vision's renowned patented eyepieceless technology, the new generation of Mantis incorporates increased objective magnification of up to x15, providing greater clarity and accuracy to enlarged objects.
New LED illumination has been incorporated into the design giving shadow-free, true colour, bright white light for up to 10kh.
There are many more added benefits and optional accessories available for the new range of Mantis. Request a free brochure from Vision Engineering ...
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