Applying Adhesives Accurately and Efficiently

摘要

It is amazing to think that improvements in assembly technology have gotten to the point that the simple matter of putting down adhesive to hold components in place could be the limiting factor in assembly line throughput. Yet, it is true. Traditional adhesive dispensing is a serial process, and while an individual machine can be sped up, ultimately the sensible solution is to add more dispensers to the line. In competitive markets, the high capital outlay for additional dispensers, along with the additional floor space they require, makes this an undesirable solution. Fortunately, existing technology provides an alternative ― one that is readily available once we rethink the tools that already are available to the SMT manufacturer.