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Innovation Takes More Than Good Tools
By Angela Greenidge, EDSYN, Inc.
“right tool” for the job? When asked, one individual replied with the ques- tion, “The right tool for what?" Another stated, “The wrong tool will get the job done wrong!" These prag- matic responses ring true. Essentially, it matters what the
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tool is being used for. Having the right tool for the task will ensure that the desired result is achieved. For example, there is nothing wrong with using a chisel to knock a nail into a wall, but does it offer the same result as when using a hammer? When a tool achieves its purpose, it becomes the right tool. For over 50 years, EDSYN® has
been innovating, designing and man- ufacturing tools for the electronics industry. The company’s success is attributed to understanding and meeting the needs of engineers, tech- nicians, assembly workers, and R&D professionals.
Keeping Pace with Technology Advances in technology means
that tools must also keep pace. A sol- dering iron that efficiently melted solder 10 years ago may struggle with today’s more challenging multi- layer boards and lead-free applica- tions. This requires the ability to change and adapt — keeping ahead of the game and innovating accord- ingly. Innovation is not just about developing good tools, but about developing the right tools to meet the needs of the job or task at hand. Tasks change and so must the
tools that complete them. An old English proverb states, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” When a need arises, a solution must be found. This means that innovation cannot stand still. Even with a good product, a
manufacturer will be anticipating the changing needs of the industry and innovating to meet them. As
sing the right tool is essential to getting a job done right. But, what determines the
technology advances, innovating and developing the right tools becomes ever more critical. The right tool should deliver accuracy and preci- sion. It should be appropriate for get- ting a particular job done efficiently and quickly. Bill Fortune, founder of EDSYN
and creator of the first portable desol- dering hand tool, SOLDAPULLT, believed that tools should be designed to make life easier. He found the tra-
Innovation is not just about developing good
tools, but about developing the right tools to meet the needs of the job or task at hand.
ditional methods of removing solder at the time to be laborious, time con- suming and tedious. Bill wanted something that
would not only be efficient, but would improve his overall productivity by reducing production time. Tools should enhance skills and
deliver high-quality results. A con- cert pianist could never deliver a world-class performance playing an instrument that did not meet the highest-level standards and specifi- cations. Quality is essential when selecting the right tools. However, not all tools are creat-
ed equal. Will the tool increase pro- ductivity? Will it reduce downtime? Is it efficient? EDSYN’s tools are designed to meet each of these needs. The company strives to create prod- ucts that are easy to use, cost-effec- tive and easy to maintain, in essence, the right tool for the job. Contact: EDSYSN, Inc., 15958
Arminta Street, Van Nuys, CA % 818-989-2324 fax: 818-997-0895 E-mail:
info@edsyn.com Web:
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See at IPC APEX, Booth 304
Good Chemistry: Studying PCB Cleaning Processes
Continued from previous page
yielded similar results, with just slightly more leftover ionic contami- nation. The worst-performing clean- ing process were ultrasonic immer- sion processes at 40 kHz, one with detergent and sumps in-line, and the other with a glycol formulation and sumps in-line, both scoring a 1 on the cleanliness scale.
The Cost of Cleanliness Typical process cleaning costs
are based on a number of factors, including the chemicals, equipment and the processes used. Key cost parameters include PCB size, pro- duction throughput, surface occupa- tion, energy consumption, chemical
costs, including water and DI water, equipment, accessories, and invest- ment costs. On an annualized basis, solvent and bi-co-solvent processes have proven to be the most cost-effec- tive way to deliver superior PCB cleaning. Based on solvency power, surface
tension and process efficiency, the bi- co-solvent vapor degreaser process using formulated hydrocarbon- and HFE-based products, combined with ultrasonics or jets, offers the best per- formance at the lowest cost. Contact: Inventec Performance
Chemicals, 500 Main Street, Suite 18, Deep River, CT 06417 % 800-435-0317 Web:
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