Infrared Soldering System

Overview

The customer's product required an operator to insert approximately six (6) wires into plated holes of a printed circuit board.

The operator then placed the product into a fixture which, by means of an air cylinder, moved at a constant speed under a stylus that dispensed solder paste over the wires on the board.

At the same time, the previous unit was being soldered by means of a non-contact infrared line heater. A metal mask ensured radiant heat did not cause any damage to the rest of the assembly.

This process eliminated the need for tinning and maintenance of soldering irons, and significantly improved the reliability of solder joints.

System Features