ApplicationsDry Ink on IC's
Application:
An OEM of automated integrated circuit handling equipment incorporating ink drying equipment to dry ink from a strip pad printer on a conveyorized system used to print integrated circuit manufacturers' identification information on integrated circuits.
Problem:
- Limited Line Speed - The existing hot air oven incorporated into conveyorized machine limited line speeds.
- Poor Quality - The hot air oven heated the entire integrated circuit, causing quality problems in some circuits.
Solution:
- Heat - A Model 5306 Infrared Strip Heater supplied the heat to dry the ink in the integrated circuits.
- Power Control - A Model 664F Phase Angle SCR Power Controller controlled the power to the Infrared Strip Heater.
Benefits:
- Increased Line Speeds - Using the Model 5306 Infrared Line Heater to dry the ink increased line speeds.
- Improved Quality - The Infrared Line Heater could be adjusted to heat only the printed area, improving the quality of the printed integrated circuits.
- Well-Utilized Space - The OEM was able to decrease the overall length of the conveyorized system by using the Infrared Line Heater.
- Decreased System Cost - The OEM's overall manufacturing cost of the
- conveyorized system decreased.