World Wide Take Up
- China
- Japan
- Korea
- Canada
- Specific states in the US most notably California
News - Three steps forward for smtSMT Developments, the Warwick-based sub-contract manufacturer, has taken delivery of a sophisticated i-PULSE pick and place machine, a DEK Horizon 03i automated screen printer, and a state-of-the-art Heller EXL forced convection reflow oven. The new technology delivers a significant step forward in the company’s capability, and will help to ensure that clients enjoy even higher standards of efficiency, competitiveness and quality assurance.
Commenting on the arrival of the new plant, John Rowley, sales manager for SMT, said: “This expansion reflects SMT’s continuing success in low-to-medium volume electronic assembly and our commitment to re-investing in the service we provide our customers. Alongside SMT’s existing production facilities, this new equipment means we can increase our capacity and speed of response, handle a wider range of components, and further improve process quality.”
2nd Machine Installed Critical benefits of SMT’s new i-PULSE M4e pick and place machine include very high levels of speed and accuracy. True ‘on-the-fly’ optical centring is supported for components that range in size from 0201 to 54mm square, including fine pitch QFPs, uBGAs and CSPs. Place accuracy for QFPs is to within 35 microns. With a throughput of up to 12,500 components per hour, the M4e is SMT’s fastest pick and place machine to date.
Alongside the M4e, the new DEK Horizon 03i is SMT’s first fully automated screen printer. Once again, the key advantage for customers is the extra speed and efficiency provided.
Heller EXL 1707 advanced convection reflow ovenThe third new addition to the SMT portfolio is a Heller EXL 1707 forced convection reflow oven. Highlights include exceptionally accurate heat control, particularly at the higher temperatures demanded by RoHS-compliant manufacturing. The EXL also minimises flux condensation and supports the highest possible standards of process consistency, ensuring outstanding repeat quality in even the most demanding applications.
The new equipment will complement SMT’s existing portfolio of production services, which includes a wide range of
For more details on the company’s electronic assembly solutions, or to arrange a visit to SMT’s Warwick production facility, please contact John Rowley on 0870 777 3250 or use the contact form.
Since the 1st July the new European Union Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) came in to place - these restrictions on the use of chemicals such as Lead and Mercury will soon also be taken up in: -
Why is RoHS compliance so important? Manufacturers are being asked by the markets they serve to provide documentation proving that all components in the product, as well as the manufacturing process, are compliant. This documentation process is where many manufacturers will fall short in trying to meet RoHS regulations.
This means that a manufacturer must track the procurement and purchasing of components, and prove they are buying specified compliant parts. Purchasing records must show that they specified a certain part to meet RoHS regulations, and these records must also show that the correct part was received and used.
RoHS was created to limit harm to the environment and human health by restricting the use of harmful substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
In the United Kingdom, effective from July 1st, 2006, RoHS will restrict the use of six substances:
Here at smt developments we have been working hard to make sure our suppliers and components confirm to this new directive and therefore in turn the orders we fulfill for our clients comply with these new regulations.
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