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floor up. That background shaped
TM’s practical approach. The com - pany returned to the strengths that helped make ACE successful: robust construction, capable sys- tems, advanced features and a fo- cus on usability without unneces- sary complexity. The result is the PHOENIX
line of selective soldering ma- chines, offered in manual and in- line configurations and powered by TM’s EmberX software. “Boasting a cleaner, simplified, superbly reliable PHOENIX plat- form, these systems are backed by decades of real-world selective soldering expertise,” Knodel says. According to Knodel, early
response has been strong. “The PHOENIX is available in batch or inline configurations,” he says. “Although PHOENIX is new to the market, we’ve seen strong early demand, with sys- tems already operating in cus- tomer production environments and with additional installations underway.”
Proven Ideas TM’s new systems carry for-
ward many of the innovations as- sociated with ACE machines. In 2010, ACE introduced a dual- nozzle feature for K.I.S.S. sys- tems, allowing two differently sized nozzles to operate in tan- dem. Each nozzle could be indi- vidually programmed to handle different component types and sizes on a single PCB assembly. That type of practical flexi-
bility continues in the PHOENIX platform. PHOENIX systems in- clude in-line operation on the PHOENIX-IL model, automated flux application, precision solder control, internal preheating, spray and drop-jet fluxing, and integration with automated pro- duction environments through EmberX software. The systems also feature a
refreshed industrial design, im- proved user interface, easier pro- gramming and simplified main- tenance. TM has emphasized daily usability and long-term re- liability, while backing the plat- form with spare parts inventory and technical support from a team deeply familiar with selec- tive soldering applications.
Practical Features Among the PHOENIX sys-
tem’s process-focused features is a programmable de-bridging nitro- gen knife. Using a directional ni- trogen flow with 360-degree noz- zle rotation, the feature helps sup- port defect-free soldering of tight- pitch and long-lead connectors. Additional options include
an automatic nozzle tinner, an integrated solder wire dispense station and a precision Micro
Drop flux dispenser suited for no-clean flux applications. The system also offers a solder pot ex- change cart designed to reduce the heavy lifting typically associ- ated with pot changes. The cart includes a built-in solder pot warming station, helping reduce downtime and return the ma- chine to production more quickly after an exchange. For manufacturers working
ENGINEERED FOR PERFORMANCE
Whether in-line automated or manual load PCB selective soldering, TM Soldering Solutions delivers – pure and simple.
INTUITIVE. PRECISE. POWERFUL.
Controlled by our user-friendly EmberX software, Phoenix systems are designed and built in Spokane, Washington for easy programming, consistent results, and seamless integration.
PROVEN. TRUSTED. BUILT TO LAST.
Built the legacy of ACE Production Technologies and their renowned K.I.S.S. selective soldering systems, Phoenix delivers repeatable accuracy and reliable performance you can count on.
TM Soldering Solutions:
with mixed-technology assem- blies, high-mass connectors or legacy component modification, these features are aimed at mak- ing selective soldering more con- trolled, flexible and efficient. TM Soldering Solutions may
be a relatively new company, but its story is built on familiar peo- ple, proven technology and a clear understanding of what produc- tion floors need. From supporting
legacy ACE machines to launch- ing the PHOENIX platform, the company is helping carry a Spokane Valley selective solder- ing legacy into its next chapter. Contact: TM Soldering So-
lutions, LLC, 3808 N Sullivan Road, Building 18, Suite P, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 % 509-638-1118
E-mail:
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