PCBA TOOLING

TOOLING AND FIXTURING FOR THE PCB ASSEMBLY PROCESSES

Tannlin utilises their knowledge and understanding of PCB manufacture and assembly to interpret customer requirements and design fit for purpose tooling. From customers DXF, gerber, ODB++ to 3D models, designs are developed in 3D CAD.

Once the design is complete, it is presented to the customer so they have a complete representation proposal to review before any material is cut. Our tooling is designed to give our customers an efficient, reliable product that allows them to repeatedly run their process and achieve quality results.

PRINT, PLACE & REFLOW

Print support plates, along with process carriers, are used to ensure the best print and optimal processing during manufacture of a PCB assembly.‍

BENEFITS OF PRINT SUPPORT PLATES INCLUDE:

Ensures optimal gasket of printed circuit board to stencil during the print process, (significant contribution to First Pass Yield).
SMT components are fully protected during second side printing.
Fast set-up and product changeover.

Process (Print, Place and Reflow) carriers allow processing of all sizes and configurations of printed circuit boards.‍

BENEFITS OF PROCESS CARRIERS INCLUDE:

Retention of printed circuit boards that are not compatible with standard conveyor systems.
Fiducial alignment to the carrier.
Processing of small form factor, flexi and hybrid printed circuit boards.

SOLDER CARRIERS

THERE ARE VARIOUS TYPES OF WAVE CARRIER TO SUIT YOUR EXACT PROCESS PROCESS REQUIREMENTS:

Fully selective masking bottom side SMT components.
Semi-selective masking rout tabs, gold fingers and other critical elements.
Open aperture to allow soldering of SMT and PTH components.
Rotating to adjust the approach angle of the board for optimum soldering.‍

BENEFITS OF CARRIERS INCLUDE:

Elimination of hand masking.
Process repeatability, maximum first pass yield.
Increase throughput with multiple PCBAs on a carrier.
Prevent warping of PCB assemblies during soldering.
Standardisation of conveyor width to minimise set-up.
“Top Hat” clamping to eliminate component lifting and movement during soldering.
Ability to process odd form PCB assemblies.

PRESS FIT SUPPORT PLATE

THERE ARE VARIOUS TYPES OF WAVE CARRIER TO SUIT YOUR EXACT PROCESS:

Fully selective masking bottom side SMT components.
Semi-selective masking rout tabs, gold fingers and other critical elements.
Open aperture to allow soldering of SMT and PTH components.
Rotating to adjust the approach angle of the board for optimum soldering.‍

BENEFITS OF CARRIERS INCLUDE:

Elimination of hand masking.
Process repeatability, maximum first pass yield.
Increase throughput with multiple PCBAs on a carrier.
Prevent warping of PCB assemblies during soldering.
Standardisation of conveyor width to minimise set-up.
“Top Hat” clamping to eliminate component lifting and movement during soldering.
Ability to process odd form PCB assemblies.

ROUTER PLATES

Router plates provide secure location and a level machining surface to support the PCB assembly during de-paneling.‍

BENEFITS OF ROUTER PLATES INCLUDE:

Ensuring the PCB panel assembly is securely held and supported during the de-paneling process.
Individual images are securely held during the complete routing process.
Allows quick and easy set-up and changeover.
Eliminates many potential sources of damage.

COATING

Conformal coating carriers allow a consistent and repeatable process for masking PCB assemblies ensuring the mask is only applied to specific areas.‍

BENEFITS OF CONFORMAL COATING CARRIERS INCLUDE:

Eliminate manual masking of components.
The conformal mask is applied consistently to every assembly.
Vulnerable components are protected during the masking process.

ASSEMBLY

Fixturing and specialised tooling for all aspects of the PCB assembly and repair processes custom designed from our extensive engineering knowledge and experience.‍

BENEFITS OF ASSEMBLY FIXTURING INCLUDE:

Poke Yoke solutions ensuring consistent and repeatable manufacture.
All aspects catered repair, hand operations, sub assembly, lead forming and cropping, rotational fixtures, go-no go and verification jigs.

OPTIONS

TMAP FIXTURE

Tannlin’s patented TMap PCBA Support Fixture system introduces an innovative dedicated fixturing solution negating significant tooling costs and lead times.

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