March, 2024
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it best met the company’s re- quirements. The cycle time and the user-friendly programming were decisive for the choice. The close relationship between AXI and AOI programming at GÖPEL electronic also enabled seamless integration into the EMS service provider’s produc- tion process. Andreas Pracht, head of
SMD manufacturing, empha- sizes, “This system for automatic X-ray inspection is used at Heka- tron Manufacturing primarily for inspecting components such as BGA, QFN and shielded com- ponents — all components that have hidden solder joints. In ad- dition, the system enables in- spection of PCBAs that are ob- scured by placement aids at the time of inline AOI inspection.” He says, “We also take a
close look at the inner workings of the circuits. In times of mate- rial shortages and uncertain sup- ply chains, it is of increasing im- portance to detect counterfeits at an early stage.” Pracht also men- tions another concrete applica- tion example: the inspection of solder joints on warning horns. Here, many solder joints are hid- den under the component. While conventional AOI systems have difficulties inspecting due to component tolerances and nu- merous false rejects, the X-Line system can reliably detect hid- den solder joints. This con- tributes significantly to quality assurance and minimizes the false reject rate.
High-Precision Inspection The use of the X-Line X-ray
system has led to improved eco- nomic efficiency at Hekatron Manufacturing. Complex PCBAs requiring high inspection effort and double-sided assemblies can now be inspected much more cost-effectively than by manual inspection. For the future, the company is planning further in- tegration of AXI systems into in- line operation in order to be able to react flexibly to the increasing number of hidden solder joints and the growing demands on in- spection coverage. With the X-Line 3D, Heka-
tron Manufacturing sees itself well equipped for future develop- ments in electronics manufactur- ing. With the AXI system, for ex- ample, it is possible to carry out high-resolution 3D inspections in short cycle times while maintain- ing a high level of user-friendli- ness. In addition, the increasing networking of production and the consideration of artificial in- telligence are further trends that will shape the future of AXI tech- nology and must be taken into account. AXI technology has proven successful in electronics manufac-
X-Line from GÖPEL electronic for X-ray inspection (credit: Hekatron Manufacturing GmbH).
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turing by reliably inspecting hid- den solder joints and challenging components. Companies like Hekatron Manufacturing rely on innovative systems like the X- Line from GÖPEL electronic to ensure the quality of their prod- ucts. These devices continue to confidently meet the increased re- quirements despite the growing complexity and miniaturization. Contact: GÖPEL electronic
GmbH, Göschwitzer Street 58/60, 07745 Jena, Germany % +49-0-3641-6896-739 E-mail:
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