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skipped before they enter the pick- and-place machine.


Within the pick-and-place pro -


cess, the collection of machine feeder, nozzle and head performance data can be performed. This data can again be moved into a central data depository and software used to analyze it. Instead of using “timed” preven-


tive maintenance schedules for machine components, such as feeders or nozzles, use a predictive schedule that monitors performance of these components and tracks the number of placements or picks. By monitoring performance,


trends can be identified immediately, and if necessary, the use of the feed- er or nozzle can be disabled until a trained maintenance person per- forms a physical inspection. By analyzing data, a determina-


tion can be made of the cause of a trend. This might be from a compo- nent, its packaging or from an opera- tor dropping components or feeders during the process. Either way, soft- ware can monitor trends that might occur as a result and provide specific feedback as to the cause.


Setting up for Success Companies can save time and


AGC Expands Resin Production


Capacity Exton, PA — AGC is significantly expanding its production capacity of Fluon+ EA-2000 fluorinated resin by establishing a new facility at its plant in Chiba, Japan. Fluon+ EA- 2000 is primarily used as a material for 5G high-speed, high-frequency PCBs, which will see a sharp increase in demand as 5G network technology becomes widely available by 2020. Operation of the new pro- duction facility is scheduled to begin in September 2019. Fluon+ EA-2000 is useful for


coating and protecting PCBs, be - cause it provides enhanced electrical characteristics. The production of copper-clad


laminate (CCL), a material used in printed circuit boards for 5G applica- tions with high-frequency bands, requires materials that exhibit low transmission losses. When used in in printed circuit boards the material can reduce transmission losses at 28 GHz by more than 30 percent, when compared with existing materials. The resin can be applied in both


flexible and rigid CCL for use in a wide variety of PCBs. The resin includes a built-in functional adhe- sive group that enables one-step pro- cessing with other polymers and met- als. It also eliminates the need for surface treatment or a separate adhesive layer; is heat resistant to 500°F (260°C); offers excellent non- stick properties, low frictional prop- erties, and repels water and oil. Contact: AGC Chemicals


Americas, Inc., 55 E. Uwchlan Avenue, Suite 201, Exton, PA 19341 % 610-423-4300 Web: www.agcchem.com


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money through the use of predictive maintenance tools by following a few guidelines. First, start small. Devel - op a pilot program that might start with the use of a key vendor’s soft- ware tools. This offers an early indi- cation of how these changes can pos- itively impact a business. Next, involve IT early. They will


need to assist with data collection, either within the cloud or on premise servers/network ecosystem. Also, outline strategy with goals for pre- dictive maintenance from the begin- ning. Every organization has its own unique processes and finding the benefits for a particular company is critical. Finally, as part of the strategy,


companies must decide if they will work with their production line ven- dors and use their software. In some cases, vendors are able to offer a soft- ware solution that can go outside of their particular processes. MES soft- ware vendors are also evolving their software to assist with analyzing data collected from the entire line. This will continue to be the case, as standards are established, such as IPC-CFX, which allow more data to be exposed to anyone who wishes to collect it. Industry 4.0 is continuing to


evolve and there are many areas to be explored and many ways to improve business. The use of predic- tive maintenance tools is a way to get


a company involved in Industry 4.0, as the many benefits and return on investment are clear. Companies should not be afraid to start a pilot and work with equipment suppliers to deploy what they already have available in the field. Once started, the benefits can be easily measured quickly realized. Contact: Fuji America Corp.,


171 Corporate Woods Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 % 847-821-2459 E-mail: torim@fujiamerica.com Web: www.fujiamerica.com r


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