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Process Controls-Electronic Boards
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: RSA16 Rod Style Screw Drive Actuator
Product Type: Standard
Application Requirements
Stroke: 14 in
Speed: 0.25mm / sec
Load: 120 lbs
Motion Profile: Constant velocity
Application Description:
Electronic boards for solar panel industry .
Challenge:
Quality control identified improper soldering and insulation of components due to inconsistent dispensing of glue/solder paste material. The dispensing system relied on pneumatic cylinders to supply consistent force to apply the material. However, compressed air provided inconsistent force and unacceptable material dispensing; this in turn lead to improper soldering and poor insulation on components.
Tolomatic Solution:
The Tolomatic RSA16 electric screw drive rod actuator was specified to replace the pneumatic cylinder pushed the piston dispensing the glue/solder paste from the cartridge. The updated system with the RSA16 provided consistent force and instantaneous feedback to insure the proper rate of material dispensing. The result was a 99% reduction in failure of the electronic components manufactured using this process.
Customer Benefit:
- Total solution provides consistent glue/solder paste material output
- Virtually eliminated failure of solder joints
- Eliminated insulation problems
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