On this week's episode we talk about the pick and place assembly process (which also served as the inspiration for our show name) - the process of placing parts onto circuit boards using automated machines.
-We recap on how we've been adjusting in the factory amidst the continuing pandemic and how we're dealing with some of the growing pains as business starts to boom again.
-We discuss the steps after the parts are kitted that have to be done to get the board ready to be assembled:
-We touch on the environmental impact of different types of equipment.
-Aside from tape and reel some parts come in tubes are trays and need to be loaded differently.
-Why is set up one of the most time consuming steps in the whole manufacturing process?
-Once the parts are all loaded on to the machine, we describe the steps that have to be done in order to get it ready to run.
-We talk about the different types tools that are used to pick parts up and place them on the board and the technology that is used to make sure parts are being placed precisely and accurately.
-MyData machine in action https://youtu.be/B_bllEK55JU
-"Chip shooter" style pick and place machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nah4BQ9y8IY
-"Odd form" style pick and place machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUxBMUS45Kg
-We talk things customers can do (and things we would prefer you to avoid) in order to make the pick and place process run smoother.
-On the next episode: We'll be speaking to Dugan and Nadim about their involvement with the Open Source Ventilator project.
We had the pleasure of chatting with Matthew Laderer, Director of Engineering and Product Development at Loci Controls. Loci Controls' automated landfill gas collection platform increases landfill gas collection by 20% or more, ensures less methane is being released into the atmosphere, and reduces environmental, health, and safety risks.
Every PCB design is a delicate balance between functionality and price. When it comes to PCB fabrication, the general rule of thumb is the smaller anything is, the more it costs to produce.
On this week's episode we talk about something that at first glance might seem mundane, but is actually one of the most important steps and literally the foundation of pcb assembly: past printing. In fact, approximately 65% of all assembly defects come from this process. Chris breaks down all of the components that are a part of the often misunderstood process and provides some design tips on how to make it go smoother.
