New functions increase efficiency when changing products in the DEK TQ solder paste printer: Paste Transfer and Quick Changeover Squeegee 📌 ASMPT speeds up product changes with an automation option that is as simple as it is clever: when changing a product in the solder paste printer, the solder paste remaining on the stencil to be changed must be transferred to the new one. Previously, this was done by hand using a spatula. In most cases, the entire remaining amount was not collected, and the paste was often not optimally applied to the new stencil. In addition, there was always a risk of the paste becoming contaminated or landing in the wrong place, which could lead to change to print defects that cause scrap and costly repairs. The new paste transfer unit for the DEK TQ now also simplifies this process: the paste is transferred fully automatically each time the stencil is changed, provided the process parameters allow this. To do this, the paste is collected onto a transfer unit with the squeegee and from there applied to the new stencil again with the squeegee. The system then automatically removes any paste from the underside of the paste transfer tray using the underside cleaning function. The new paste transfer system can be retrofitted to all solder paste printers on the DEK TQ platform with little effort. It not only relieves the strain on employees, but also reduces paste loss by up to 50 percent. ASMPT has also optimized the squeegee change: The squeegee, which was previously fastened with two thumb screws, is now automatically unlocked when it is removed from the machine. It can then be changed with a single movement before the holder locks automatically. This reduces the changing time by up to 50 percent. This should not be underestimated, as it is not unusual for a machine to require change to a number of changeovers during production shifts. Mechanical design also prevents the squeegee from being inserted incorrectly. Quick Changeover Squeegee can be retrofitted in approximately 30 minutes and is available for both the DEK TQ and the DEK TQ L printers. #SMT #ElectronicsManufacturing #Printing #Innovation #PCP
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