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Using Self-Programming Software to Accelerate 3D Inspection
By Satoshi Otake and Yasuo Watabe, Saki Corporation P
rogramming inspection systems can be tedious and time-consuming, but much of this manual effort can be eliminated with
new self-programming software. Saki Self-Pro gramming (SSP) requires only a few clicks and takes less than 10 minutes to complete a program. This system can program inspection data criteria, such as name, orientation, parameters, and IPC standards, without the need for a pro- grammer.
Groups of inspection systems can be
programmed with a single click. This is extremely advantageous for businesses that focus on new product introductions (NPIs), with customers requesting high- mix, low-volume production with short delivery times. These companies can then generate inspection programs without first preparing a “golden” PCB.
Software is Vital Although there are many require-
ments for inspection and measurement systems, it is the software that provides the edge. The software determines the process con- trols, data capture, measurement capabilities, operation, feedback, reports, and the basic usabili- ty of the platform. Software drives machine-to- machine (M2M) communications and is an enabler of the smart factory and Industry 4.0. Programming is one of the main and most impor- tant functions of the software. The ease or difficul- ty of use, accuracy, reliability, speed to program, flexibility, and training required can make or break the decision to purchase a particular system. “Programming has long been a challenge for
inspection companies,” says Yoshihiro Akiyama, chief engineer and cofounder of Saki. “Saki had a vision for self-programming software. At the time, it seemed like a far-off goal, but here we are, intro- ducing Saki Self-Programming software. It only requires a few computer clicks and less than 10 minutes. The time, labor and cost savings to com- panies have proven significant.” SSP is a seamless system that does not require DFM software. It combines technology
Saki Self-Programming (SSP) populates the board from its Golden Library.
300,000 components from Saki’s Golden Library offers nearly unlimited possibilities. SSP, installed on Saki’s 3D AOI and 3D SPI
systems, makes programming fast, easy, and does not require any special programming skills or training. All the user needs is Gerber and Centroid CAD data. The software does the rest.
l Step 1: Click to input Gerber and CAD data. l
ed with components. l
Step 2: Go to Library Management and click “Generate.” The software will automatically assign the components needed from Golden Library. The image of the board appears, populat-
l Step 4: Add optical character verification (OCV) Step 3: Click “Generate Recipe.”
inspection data based on the BOM information. l
Step 5: Load, scan and inspect the board. The board’s image will appear on the screen.
Features of the software include an OCV col- lection setting that shows thumbnails of the com-
Character recognition automatically extracts lighting from OK/NG colors.
free products and enhance Industry 4.0 and M2M communications. It includes a solder inspection algorithm with special 2D and 3D hybrid technolo- gy that automatically recognizes the defect type and distinguishes it from other solder defects. Character recog- nition is also supported. Self-diagnos- tics keep track of the system’s time- based and condition-based mainte- nance requirements. This enables pre- ventive maintenance, reduces overall maintenance and machine downtime, and lowers costs. The software system completely
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eliminates the need to have a golden board to prepare an inspection pro- gram. An NG image check, before starting auto-operation, maintains the inspection library’s performance. A calibration status report
enables the system to output calibra- tion results. Automatic stencil clean- ing alerts tell users when the stencils need to be cleaned. A management function monitors the entire assembly process by monitoring each machine’s performance on a board-by-board basis and provides analysis of line operation and quality.
Another Step Toward Industry 4.0 Absolute precision is required to
provide the accurate data needed for M2M connections to be effective. Inspection equipment plays a role in
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that captures complete height and x/y data and images, while simultaneously scanning multiple fields of view (FOV). The ability to select from over
ponents and an inspection preset setting, which quickly skips between processes. This offers IPC Quality Standard Setting (Class 1, 2, and 3) with a single click. “Saki Self-Programming is critical
for M2M communication,” says Sakie (Jodie) Akiyama, president and cofounder of Saki. “It’s part of Saki’s smart initia- tive. To really make smart technology and M2M work, we need smart machines, a smart factory and a smart company. Now, Saki Self-Programming is the first in the industry and not only automates pro- gramming, but also the diagnostics, maintenance, inspection, data collection, and extensive reporting functions.” She also says that until now, the
accuracy of the inspection process de - pends not only on the inspection system itself, but on the skill level, characteris- tics, abilities, standardization, and proce- dures followed by the programmer. SSP eliminates the variables of the operator and procedures.
Key Features of SSP
Saki’s software contains numerous features to improve process quality and control, ensure defect-
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