Manufacturing

 

UCAMCO: HyperTool – Scripting Solutions for UCAMCO’s CAM tools

HyperTool is UCAMCO's ground-breaking advanced customization resource for UcamX. HyperTool Scripts are a plugin to Ucam software. These scripts are compatible to any UCAM versions. Scripts have customizable UI and features and load the data on the CAM tools which makes the data preparation work easy as less time is consumed by eliminating user interventions.

SENJATEC a company with HQ in Singapore is a third-party CAM services solution provider, who with their extensive knowledge and expertise in CAM related processes has created specific suites of scripts to cater to different needs for automating the CAM processes for PCB manufacturing.

SENJATEC offers custom tailored scripts which can be categorized into following groups

  • Pre-CAM
  • Front End Engineering (that includes 1-Up, Array and Panel)

Main Benefits of HyperTools

  • Expect high quality output.
  • Less human intervention.
  • Reduce processing time
  • Improves cycle time.
  • Extending the capabilities of existing tools
  • Customizing workflows to your precise needs

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Ucamo: UcamX Pro+ - Computer Aided Manufacturing Design

UcamX Pro+ is Ucamco’s latest generation of CAM software for the Rigid, Flex and HDI PCB manufacturing industries. It takes advantage of modern-day multicore and 64 bit workstation technology to set new standards in performance and throughput, and comes with a clever and highly intuitive new user interface that adapts itself functionality-wise as a job progresses through the CAM workflow.

It captures not just layout data but also netlist information, customer specifications, mechanical drawings and manufacturing rules in a single smart engineering database. UcamX Pro+ deploys powerful automatic security tools to detect accidental operator errors. UCamX Pro+ outputs fully-automated machine-optimized tooling for all industry-standard electrical testers and AOI systems, photo plotters, drilling and routing equipment and direct imagers. It is delivered ready-automated with built-in dynamic functionality for a fast roll-out and a fully customized smart workflow. Labor-saving functions include automated board structuring, netlist and test-point generation without manual intervention, & dynamic yield-driven auto-panelization.

Main Features

  • YELO Automatic DfM Adjuster
  • Tombstone and Solder Escape Prevention
  • Secure Etch Compensation with Horns
  • 64 Bit, Multi-Core Parallel Processing
  • Zero-defect tooling
  • Out-of-the-box CAM productivity
  • 100% integration into existing environment
  • State-of-the-art intuitive user interface
  • Wait times on complex algorithms slashed by up to 500% (8-core)
  • Top-notch performance by using parallel processing on today’s multicore processors
  • High-level automation – without limits

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Ucamco: Multi Job Panelizer (MJP)

Multi Job Panelizer is a stand-alone software application to combine different single PCBs into high-yield production panels. It optimizes base material utilization while minimizing the number of different panel layouts and production batches entering the shop floor. Its modular concept and scalability make it the perfect tool for interactive as well as for 24/7 fully automated and unattended use. Multi Job Panelizer blends in naturally with any existing CAM environment, whether from Ucamco-or from a third-party software supplier.

As an interactive tool, Multi Job Panelizer features an easy-to-use PCB placement interface, with neatly designed and intuitive function buttons, backed up by pleasant keyboard shortcuts. Various plug-ins for real-time panel analysis and optimization provide visual feedback during operation and guarantee unparalleled throughput and efficiency during the manual layout of a multi job production panel.

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Ucamo: YELO - Yield Enhancing Layout Optimizer

YELO can automatically adjust a layout for easier manufacturability. It can modify layouts like rearranging track bundles, shaving pads or reducing copper areas manually, cut down your CAM resources by hours. This offers the possibility to use different materials, shorten delivery times or make the PCB’s more reliable.

Main Features

  • Significantly improve board layouts within minutes
  • Cut back your CAM cycle time by up to 30%
  • Achieve superior production yields
  • Deliver more reliable PCBs
  • Slash production cost on every batch

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Ucamo: iamcam - Intelligence Aided Manufacturing

Ucamco's iamcam automates PCB front-end tasks and integrates business systems. This cuts the error rate and the need for operator intervention. It is, by all standards, an exceptional answer to the daily challenges of front-end and production professionals who need to increase quality, reduce errors and drive cost out of the processes. It enables unparalleled workflow automation with rock solid quality control.

iamcam is highly scalable and serves as the heart of any size front-end production operation. It can be configured for simple two to four-layer prototype shops, as well as for the most advanced HDI jobs, sequential build, backdrill, flex-rigid.

Main Features

  • Seamless integration with 3rd party systems
  • Compatible with your incumbent CAM system
  • Web-based client/server front-end software
  • Avoid most human errors with comprehensive range of automated DfM checks
  • Increase efficiency & throughput
  • Save time & money

Ucamco: Intergr8tor - Pre-CAM and CAM Engineering

It is Ucamco’s 8th generation sales and engineering tool. It is used for automated data entry and design analysis in a pre-CAM environment through which information can be received quickly and accurately for product engineering and the purpose of generating quotations by the sales/engineering team. it helps the user to manage his time by facilitating in generating complete CAM data at the beginning of the tooling process. INTEGR8TOR automates the routine CAM work, freeing up valuable CAM engineers for value-added tasks. Integr8tor users report up to 30% savings in CAM time and costs.

Main Benefits

  • Faster, more accurate quotations
  • Web based intelligent workflow system
  • Raise your customer profile Increased CAM productivity
  • Seamless integration with 3rd party systems
  • Faster, better planning

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Ucamco: Photo plotters

UCAMCO offers a range of photo plotters which are renowned for their high accuracy, throughput and reliability. Available in a choice of “drop-in” models for customers who want the highest plot speed, or the finest features (down to 5 micron), or the best all- round combination of speed, resolution and price. With its unique optical system you can plot the tightest tolerance designs with pin sharp quality. Multiple plot resolutions deliver the optimum setting for every image. UCAMCO’s unique imaging functions, syntectic modulation and submicron pixel placement, eliminate the rounding errors found on conventional plots and guarantee optimal line width accuracy. Dynamic beam positioning and the patented stress free film loader ensure an unrivalled geometric accuracy on every plot for perfect side to side registration.

UCAMCO Photo plotter are available in various throughput and fine-line capability models to best suit our customer’s photo tooling production needs. 

Screen: Ledia DI – Direct Imaging System

SCREEN Graphic and Precision Solutions Co. Ltd, is the leading manufacturer of Direct Imaging systems from Japan and has over 270 installations globally. LEDIA DI Direct Imaging system delivers field-proven high precision accuracy, reliability and throughput to PCB manufacturers with an estimated 70% market share amongst the largest global PCB manufacturers. LEDIA DI systems are now available in India exclusively through UCAMCO B.V, Belgium and Polar Instruments (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd, Singapore. These systems are supported by Ucamco & Polar local network of highly skilled sales and support engineers.

3 simultaneous wavelengths
UV-LEDs with three wavelengths are now combined in the Ledia light source. The wave-length range from 350nm to 440nm enabling the energy diffuses optimally throughout the resist layer. The user can set each wavelengths power individually to achieve optimal imaging for resist or solder mask type. The result is high throughput and unrivalled quality that deliver 50µm solder mask dams without any noticeable undercut.

The combination of three wavelengths UV-LED allows different types of resists to be imaged using an optimal output ratio using wavelength modulation. Compared to a standard direct imaging system, the LEDIA enables manufacturers to pursue even higher imaging quality. The system supports cutting-edge technologies, including a high-precision auto-focus function and alignment algorithms that compensate for various types of substrate distortion. 

Low operational cost 
The adoption of UV-LED technology as a light source results in considerable lower consumable cost compared to conventional laser direct imaging systems. Also the LED’s are only active when physically imaging panels, resulting in an even longer LED life time.

Cost Cutting 

  • No mask making costs.
  • Rationalization of manpower by simplified mask manufacturing process.
  • Enhanced production yields.
  • Better Registration
  • No repeat defects

Faster Delivery Times

  • Shortened turnaround time achieved by simplified manufacturing.
  • Easy and flexible process control.

High-Value added Product

  • High precision and high accuracy patterns. 
  • Easy management or control on individual board.
  • Easy Operation. (For skill-Less Operator)

Highest productivity for solder mask
UV-LED technology in combination with multi wavelength LEDs delivers high throughput with the highest quality for your solder mask applications. The different wavelengths have peaks in both the absorbed and the transmitted wavelength areas of the spectrum of the solder mask inks. This allows even polymerization at the top as well as the bottom of the solder mask layer, resulting in a fully polymerized layer with optimal adhesion to the substrate.
 

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The Colenta NG - PCB Film Processor

The Colenta NG - PCB Film Processor is a fully automatic “dry to dry” processing system designed to provide consistent high-quality film production for the range of PCB films commonly used in the industry. The processor design incorporates a non-opposed, submersed roller transport system with minimal contact to the film emulsion and with intermediate wash water crossovers that safely transfer the film between each stage of processing before delivery onto a flat receiving tray located at the exit of the dryer.

Range of PCB Processor available:

Wide Track PCB Processor range, offering 140 and 200 cm processing width.
Processing capacity: 80cm / min processing capacity @ 40 sec Dev Time.

The NG Processor is available in 35, 56, 66, 80, 95 and 110cm process widths.
Available in NG and NGs formats that offer a choice of production speeds: -

  • NG: 82cm / min processing capacity@ 30 sec Dev Time
  • NGs: 115cm / min processing capacity@30 sec Dev Time

In Offline (manual loading table) or online format (auto loading) to support all major PCB Film Plotters available on the market.

Accesories

COLENTAMC Chemical mixing, transfer & storage console
The MC is a multipurpose semi-automatic device for accurately mixing chemical concentrates with water, for transferring mixed chemistry into the processor tanks and to store replenishment solutions that connect directly to the processor replenishment pumps without the need for additional storage tanks.

COLENTA Silver recovery system Silverfit 40
An automated system used to recover silver from the waste Fixer solution before disposal or re-use, suitable for NDT, PCB and Medical Imaging applications.

COLENTA Easy Clean cleaning products
A specialized range of liquids designed to help operators keep their processor clean and in good operating condition.

COLENTA water panel assembly
Including filter, flow meter, thermometer and pressure gauge. Supporting 2 water outlets, one to be used for supplying wash/cooling water to the processor and one additional outlet for use during service, cleaning and chemical mixing procedures.

COLENTA PC monitoring software
When installed onto a PC, will allow the processor status and working parameters to be monitored remotely.

 

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KODAK: PCB Films and Chemicals

KODAK films have been developed exclusively for PCB applications using advanced techniques that came directly out of KODAK's century of image experience. Twenty-five years ago, KODAK invented the nucleated emulsion tchnology that has proven so valuable and effectivein PCB manufacturing and they have continued to improve  that technology ever since.

APR7 Film uses the latest Integrated Booster Technology (IBT) processing technology pioneered by KODAK. APR7 Film is specifically designed for PCB photo-tool creation, and pre-conditioned by Kodak in a clean-room environment to make it "ready to use" right out of the box.

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AIM7 provides hard, high quality line edges and good dimensional stability. It is suitable for lines and spaces as small as 1 mil and photoplotter resolution settings as high as 12,000 DPI. It has a fast-developing time and excellent resistance to photo abrasion and physical wear.

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KODAK Processing Chemicals have been specifically developed and manufactured to meet the most demanding PCB requirements.

  • Date stamps ensure freshness
  • Color coded caps and labels make for easy identification
  • Safety seals on bottle tops deter from tampering

ACCUMAX Rapid Access Developer and Replenisher (CAT No. 6620009), has been improved for cleaner-working performance. This high-performance rapid access developer, for use with KODAK ACCUMAX and PRECISION LINE Films, is concentrated and dilutes 1:2 for all applications. Lightweight 5 L plastic bottles are easy to handle for mixing replenisher and filling the processor. Bottles are designed for cleanroom environments used in the PCB applications. Manufactured in ISO registered facilities to the highest quality specifications. Bottles are stamped with a 2-year expiration date to ensure consistent quality.

KODAK Rapid Fixer and Replenisher (CAT No. 6620017), has been improved for cleaner-working performance. This high-performance rapid access fixer, for use with KODAK ACCUMAX and PRECISION LINE Films, is concentrated and dilutes 1:3 for all applications. Lightweight 5 L plastic bottles are easy to handle for mixing replenisher and filling the processor. Bottles are designed for cleanroom environments used in the PCB applications. Manufactured in ISO registered facilities to the highest quality specifications. Bottles are stamped with a 2-year expiration date to ensure consistent quality.

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Surge Robotics: PINLESS OPTICAL LAYER REGISTRATION AND WELDING SYSTEM

FALCON SERIES KEY FEATURES

Four Corner Alignment Lay-Up
Falcon is equipped with four sets of independently controlled GigE camera modules to perform quadrilateral deformation measurements of each PCB inner layer. The Lay-Up system uses the measurement results as a benchmark to adjust each inner layer to the best centre to achieve an ultra-high-precision layer to layer alignment. 


Lay-Up Accuracy: ±15um
The Lay-Up system not only provides high-precision PCB lamination Lay-Up, but also perform inner layer measurement and data collection. With this technology capturing deformation data through 2D measuring equipment with extra procedure is no longer required for panel study and NG panel filtering.

Dual Shuttle Tables Design
All Models of Falcon are equipped with Dual Shuttle Tables, which allows panel lay-up and welding to be processed at the same time allowing high productivity and maximized throughput.
Falcon S: Capacity 3300 Inner Layers Per Day
Falcon X: Capacity 6600 Inner Layers Per Day

Dual Machine Design
Falcon X is equipped with Dual Machine Design with 8 x GigE Industrial Cameras, 8 x High Frequency Electromagnetic Weld Controller, 4 x Shuttle Tables, 2 x Lay-Up Stations and 2 x Weld Stations. This allows one machine with the output of two machines and requiring only one operator.

Lay-Up Speed: 9~11 Seconds Per Layer

Highly Automated System
Falcon series system greatly simplifies the operation required for panel size adjustment and production. This effectively reduce personnel intervention in the production process. The equipment software provides unlimited numbers of configuration settings profiles, which allows for changing job in under 5 mins.

Intuitive User Interface
Falcon user interface is simple and easy to understand. The software is designed with a touch interface and multiple self-calculate algorithms allowing operator to do sophisticated job with very simple inputs. The software is designed with a modern UI, making it extremely fast for anyone accustomed to a smartphone or tablet.


 

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Lumiplas: Wet Processing equipment

Lumiplas S.L., Spain is one of world’s leading company providing entire range of wet processing systems for the past three decades to customers in Europe. Lumiplas provides patented solutions for wet processing applications, including alkaline etching, acid etching, developing, horizontal metallization process (black hole, shadow, etc), chemical tin process, chemical silver process, film stripper, tin stripper, de-smear, high pressure chemical wash, dryers, etc. 
Process: Electrolitic tin process, Electrolitic silver process, etc.

 

 

 

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Kitagawa Seiki: Vacuum Press Systems

Kitagawa Seiki, Japan is a leading supplier of proprietary thermal, pressure, control and other advanced technologies vacuum press to develop and manufacture innovative, high-performance, high-quality PCB and CCL products.  

Kitagawa develops and manufactures press-related machinery for a wide range of applications including copper clad laminates, fabrication of printed circuit boards for use in mobile communications, home appliances, car electronics, and satellites. By developing and designing machinery and control systems to meet specific customer needs, we are helping to improve production efficiency.
 

PCB Pressing Equipment

 

CCL press Equipment

 

Vacuum Press for Making PCBs(FPCs)  
Press Capacity 104kN ~ 4490kN
(11ton~458 ton)
Effective Area 720X1260 mm
Number of openings 10 or asper the customer spec
Max usable temp 260°C
Heating Method  Thermal oil  circulation with Heater
Strength of vacuum attained 1.3kPa(10 tar)
Peripheral equipment Automated loader (5-unit capacity) and PC

 

  • Customised specifications to meet specific customer needs.
  • Presses are subject to minimal age-related deterioration, ensuring consistent high-quality products over its life cycle.
  • Proprietary technology minimizes strain, enabling production of higher quality products.
  • No. 1 global market share for large vacuum presses for making CCL. 
     

Prepreg Cutting System

  • Kitagawa Seiki's proprietary cutting technology reduces the flying of resin chips and prevents breakage of resin edges.
  • Minimal possibility of damage due to cutting dust being carried over to the next process.
  • Installation of an optional surface inspection unit enables detection of prepreg defects

 

Prepreg Cutting Machine
Cutting system Longitudinal Cutting: Slitting
Lateral Cutting: Shearing 
Max PP size Sheet material:
Max. diameter: 550 mm
Max. width: 1,270 mm

Paper tube: 
Max. diameter: 75 mm 
Max. width: 1,360 mm
Cutting Size Longitudinal cutting: 300 to 1,270 mm (maximum 4 sections)
Lateral cutting: 350 to 2,500 mm (length)
Max Processing capacity  30 m/minute
(for lateral cutting length of 2,500 mm)

 

 

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Yamauchi: Yamauchi Original Mat (YOM) - Cushion Pads for Hot Presses (Only available in India)

Cushion materials are used during heat pressing. However, conventional paper cushioning presented several problems. For example, it could only be used once, and it couldn’t be automatically conveyed because it had to be used in several layers. Top Board, which was the industry’s first single-cushion material and was developed by Yamauchi in 1960, has solved these problems. And now, with the addition of YOM (Yamauchi Original Mat), which exceeds the performance of Top Board, the lineup is even larger. As a leading company for single cushion materials, Yamauchi is meeting the diverse needs of all industries.

YOM (Yamauchi Original Mat) can be re-used hundreds of times at various press machine and lamination machines. In addition to saving costs, environmental friendliness is achieved by reducing waste. It is constructed by glass-fiber cloth and FRR (Fiber Reinforced Rubber) by fluorine rubber with keeping constant pore.

Main Features

  • Single Cushion Materials and Top Board Have Boosted the Heat Press Productivity
  • Introducing the YOM (Patented) with Enhanced Performance That Surpasses Even Top Board
  • Combine Optimal Materials to Match Usage Conditions

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ZT Technologies – Kodak: PCB Films and Chemicals (Only available in India)

Kodak films have been developed exclusively for PCB applications using advanced techniques that came directly out of Kodak's century of imaging experience. Twenty-five years ago, Kodak invented the nucleated emulsion technology that has proven so valuable and effective in PCB manufacturing  today and they have continued to improve that technology ever since.

APR7 Film uses the latest Integrated Booster Technology (IBT processing) —technology pioneered by Kodak. APR7 Film is specifically designed for PCB phototool creation, and pre-conditioned by Kodak in a clean-room environment to make it "ready to use" right out of the box

Download APR7 Brochure

AIM7 provides hard, high quality line edges and good dimensional stability. It is Suitable for lines and spaces as small as 1 mil and photoplotter resolution settings as high as 12,000 DPI. It has a fast-developing time and excellent resistance to photo abrasion and physical wear

Download AIM7 Brochure

KODAK Processing Chemicals have been specifically developed and manufactured to meet the most demanding PCB requirements.

  • Date stamps ensure freshness
  • Color coded caps and labels make for easy identification
  • Safety seals on bottle tops deter from tampering

KODAK ACCUMAX Rapid Access Developer and Replenisher CAT No. 6620009, has been improved for cleaner-working performance. This high-performance rapid access developer, for use with KODAK ACCUMAX and PRECISION LINE Films, is concentrated and dilutes 1:2 for all applications. Lightweight 5 L plastic bottles are easy to handle for mixing replenisher and filling the processor. Bottles are designed for cleanroom environments used in the PCB applications. Manufactured in ISO registered facilities to the highest quality specifications. Bottles are stamped with a 2-year expiration date to ensure consistent quality.

KODAK Rapid Fixer and Replenisher CAT No. 6620017, has been improved for cleaner-working performance. This high-performance rapid access fixer, for use with KODAK ACCUMAX and PRECISION LINE Films, is concentrated and dilutes 1:3 for all applications. Lightweight 5 L plastic bottles are easy to handle for mixing replenisher and filling the processor. Bottles are designed for cleanroom environments used in the PCB applications. Manufactured in ISO registered facilities to the highest quality specifications. Bottles are stamped with a 2-year expiration date to ensure consistent quality.

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