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able creation of the intermetallic layer of the solder joint and to provide feedback to the operator when the solder joint is acceptable. In addition, the CV system can also warn the operator when the tip and operating temperature that he or she has selected will not create the proper intermetallic. This creates a closed-loop system to assist the operator to meet the correct soldering parameters of an acceptably soldered connection. Data is the fuel of today’s factories. One of the
many features of CV is its ability to collect data from the hand soldering operation and the perform- ance of the soldering cartridge and its operating temperature on the assembly being soldered. Some of the parameters that can be captured and stored in the CV cartridge include: cartridge part number, lot code, serial number, idle tip temperature, solder joint count, total run time, actual tip temperature and time during each sol- der event, and ESD detection, adding up to process control and traceability of the final product. Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring informa-
standardizes machine communication, while also facilitating machine-to-business and business-to- machine solutions.
In a demonstration, we showed how
the new Connection Validation hand soldering system could communicate with the IPC-CFX server on the status
of the simple soldering iron, and at the same time provide information on the quality of the solder joint as well as the output of the operator.
Since it is an industrial standard, there will
be no proprietary format and/or encryption as everyone would share it in the public domain. An
NDA is no longer required. If machines are CFX- compatible, then they can communicate with each other. Information can be shared. Manufacturing will no longer be required to run different applica- tions to collect data. All data can be stored on a central database. Last September, at the CFX proceedings,
large machine manufacturers presented on how their equipment was able to communicate. But this was mostly proprietary information designed to assist the technician on how to best run that machine — replace a reel, add solder paste, etc. When it was Metcal’s turn to present, we
showed how the new Connection Validation hand sol- dering system can communicate with the IPC-CFX server on the status of the simple soldering iron, and at the same time provide information on the quality
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tion about variables of interest in an established, systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions, test hypotheses and evaluate outcomes. Many com- munication protocols have been developed over the last six decades and are still being used today. OEMs collect proprietary data
and encrypt it the way they specify. In some cases, this was done to dis- courage users from using equipment from other OEMs. Since data struc- ture is different, the limitation of sharing data across devices creates difficulty to draw conclusions using data analytics methods. The existing architecture does not support the cur- rent trend of automation and data exchange to drive manufacturing, maintenance, inventory tracking and other types of activities across the entire manufacturing network. With the introduction of the
Internet of Things (IoT), advanced analytics and machine learning are changing the landscape of industrial machine interaction. The data cap- tured is only valuable if it is able to be shared. A common language is needed.
Speaking the Same Language In 2017 the IPC began develop-
ing an international standard for communication from machine to machine called Connected Factory Exchanged (CFX). IPC-CFX is an electronic manufacturing industry developed standard forming the foun- dation and backbone of Industry 4.0 applications. IPC-CFX simplifies and
Meet the new MYPro Line™ Wherever the future might take you, the path just got shorter. With the MYPro Line, you can jet print perfect solder joints at the highest speeds. Ensure non-stop production with intelligent storage and proactive replenishment. And eliminate defects with 3D inspection systems that monitor and improve your process over time. It’s the best of Mycronic in a single integrated manufacturing solution for the most demanding build schedules, enabling maximum utilization with machine-to-machine communication and factory connectivity. The shortest path to a smarter future starts here.
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