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Rapid Finds a Niche: Quick-Turn Automated Conformal Coating


Continued from page 22


sumer markets. In addition, the services provid-


ed and materials used have grown over the past year. Rapid has automated several types of material applica- tions including dispensing masking materials, UV- curable materials, adhe- sives, potting, gasketing and underfill materials. One of the main goals


is to reduce the amount of masking required on the boards before they are coat- ed. As this is the most labor- intensive part of the process, the more masking eliminat- ed, the lower the cost and the quicker the turnaround. There are multiple ways of do-


focused on aggressive growth and ex- pansion. Along with continuing along the path toward ISO certification, the company is now bringing in a sec-


TTnS fully-automated selective conformal coating line.


ing this, but a selective coating ma- chine is the most effective. The company’s engineers work


closely with the customer to deter- mine what can and cannot be coated, and always provide a first piece for inspection before moving to produc- tion. This is critical to ensuring cus- tomer satisfaction, as there are many gray areas in the world of conformal coating. Quality assurance is of utmost


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importance to Rapid’s engi- neers and automation is very helpful in this area. Repeata- bility is very important in conformal coating applica- tions, especially at high vol- umes. “The automated equip-


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ment is putting down the same volume of material, at the same thickness, in the same areas, for every board,” says Adam Williams, director of quality at Rapid. “The convec- tion oven utilizes an out- gassing process that will help to alleviate bubbles popping up in the coating. Upon in- spection, there is far less re- work required than if every board had to be fully-masked and sprayed man- ually.”


Young Engineering Talent The company is not only out to


meet conformal coating needs, but to stimulate a culture in the electronics industry that attracts young people to get involved. Rich Breault, presi- dent of EMS provider Lightspeed Manufacturing, says, “For years now, young engineering talent has gone to other industries. It is critical for our industry to continue to attract young engineering talent. Rapid’s business model of using young talent will lead to robust process develop- ment and ensure its future success.” Part of Rapid Coatings’ mission


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is to be a part of bringing those bright minds back to American man- ufacturing. Rapid is actively involved in the Surface Mount Technology As- sociation (SMTA), hosting chapter meetings and a vendor night at the facility. As the company grows, the


team hopes to continue to find ambi- tious talent to take them to the next level.


The next year for Rapid will be


ond conformal coating line, which has selective coating and precision dispensing capabilities. Sven Wed - ekin, VP and general manager of GPD Global, plans to install a Simple Coat conformal coating and precision dispensing system at Rapid’s facility during the second quarter of 2017. Wedekin highlighted Rapid’s


dedication to short lead time confor- mal coating services, which provides a perfect environment for the Simple Coat’s features and also fits in well


GPD Simple Coat automated selective conformal coating system.


with the company’s automated and flexible production goals. GPD Global has built a signifi-


cant Northeast customer base over the last twenty years with its lineup of precision fluid dispensers and looks forward to expanding those re- lationships through an agreement with Rapid Coatings. Rapid will use Simple Coat for customer projects and also serve as an east coast demonstration center for GPD’s con- formal coating product business. Rapid Coatings’ focus on quality


and quick turnaround has put an em- phasis on acquiring advanced tech- nology such as automatic dispensing, AOI for conformal coating and re- searching other tools to standardize the conformal coating process. With ISO 9001:2015 certifica-


tion and continual quality improve- ment, Rapid doesn’t intend to rein- vent conformal coating, but the com- pany is taking significant strides to give customers confidence that the coating will be of the highest quality. Contact: Rapid Coatings, Inc.,


169 Merrimac Street, Woburn, MA 01801 % 339-227-6490 E-mail: m.brown@rapidcoatingsinc.com Web: www.rapidcoatingsinc.com r


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