Count On Tools Offers Custom SMT Nozzles for CREE® LEDs

Count On Tools Inc., a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, offer a wide selection of custom SMT pick-and-place nozzles for CREE® LED components. This series is manufacturer-approved, based on CREE Inc.'s strict requirements and specifications.

By working closely with the component manufacturer, Count On Tools guarantees secure picking of all fragile components and accurate placement on the circuit board. The company's line of custom SMT nozzles was developed for the following CREE XLamp® LEDs: MP-L Easy White, MX-6, XP-G, XP-E, XP-C, XR-E, XR-C, MC-E, 4550 and XR.

CREE LEDs are unique because they require special handling operations to prevent damage to the optical lens. Count On Tools' SMT nozzle designs for CREE LEDs avoid placing mechanical stress on the LED lens by not touching the optical surface during component picking or placement processes. This eliminates the possibility of degraded performance from the LED after the circuit board is assembled.

Joshua Markle, Applications Technical Associate for CREE Inc., commented, "I have been working with Count On Tools for the past year, and in this time they have gone above and beyond expectations with the construction of the pick-and-place tooling that CREE recommends in our documentation. CREE is a leader in the manufacturing of LEDs for the solid state lighting industry. We have released multiple products in the past year and Count on Tools has helped to provide a proper pick-and-place tool to be used with CREE products. They have provided outstanding service with an amazing turnaround time during the development of the tooling. I would recommend the work that Count On Tools provides to anyone looking for a quality pick-and-place tool with knowledgeable, friendly and expedient service."

COT Marketing Director Zachery Shook said, "Count On Tools understands that in order for our customers to remain competitive in today's market, they must be able to cut costs while simultaneously maximizing the capabilities of their SMT assembly equipment to prevent costly investments in new equipment or increased labor from hand placements of odd-form components. This new line of custom LED nozzles allows us to help customers achieve better placements with odd-form components in their machines while saving them money."

Count On Tools' custom SMT nozzle designs for CREE LEDs can be applied to any style of pick-and-place nozzle for any OEM or machine type (including, but not limited to: Assembleon, Fuji, Juki, Mirae, MYDATA, Panasonic, Samsung, Quad, Siemens, Universal, etc.). Count On Tools can provide a finished nozzle within one to two days of receiving component samples or specification documents, and can save customers up to 50 percent over OEM designs for custom nozzles. There are no design fees, and the company provides free quotes based on customers' equipment and the type of LED being placed.

Count On Tools Inc. in profile
Count On Tools Inc., a precision component manufacturer specializing in all aspects of the machining industry, has been setting new performance standards in the SMT pick-and-place nozzle market since 1991. As the ORIGINAL source for high-quality, low-cost vacuum placement nozzles and associated consumables, they have pioneered with world-class development and process engineers that combine to ensure that innovation and competitiveness is applied to all of its extensive product range. The company also stands behind its products 100% with a full warranty. Count On Tools' products are in use at many of the world's leading electronics manufacturing companies. Proven engineering expertise, coupled with the latest in design and manufacturing technology, has allowed the company to simplify the complexities of the industry and deliver a solution to its customers.

The company also maintains and supports a strong position in the hand tool industry, offering the highest quality hand tools in the world with PB Swiss Tools. These tools compliment any and all high-tech environments requiring optimum performance from both their equipment and technicians.

For further informnation, e-mail: ccouch@cotinc.com  or view website: www.cotinc.com

Titanium Hex Key L-Wrenches from PB Swiss Tools' new line of
non-sparking, non-magnetic and noncorrosive Titanium Safety Tools

Count On Tools' Titanium Hex Key L-Wrenches from PB Swiss Tools' line are high-quality, non-sparking, non-magnetic and noncorrosive Titanium Safety Tools, forming part of its portfolio.

The Titanium Hex Key L-Wrenches are made of titanium and the recommended tightening torques can be reached without visible lasting deformation. PB hex keys feature a perfect-shaped ball-point end, which allows any user to turn the screws with an angle of up to 30°. PB Swiss is the only manufacturer to offer such a large angle for ball-point hex keys, which allows them to be more versatile for the user and very unique.

PB Swiss Tools' Titanium Safety Tools are anodized for easy identification of the tools, compared to regular tools that are not made of Titanium. Titanium Safety Tools are designed for use in numerous industries where the following properties are necessary for safe work:

The new Titanium Hex Key L-Wrenches from PB Swiss Tools. 

Non-Magnetic
Because they are non-magnetic, or non-ferrous, PB Swiss Tools' Titanium Safety Tools are ideal for use in numerous industries, including around sensitive magnetic equipment (including scanners, de-mining, disarming, etc.), where parts made of magnetic materials might cause disturbances. In computer technology (e.g. hard disk/hard drives, automation with sensitive linear drives, and in the aviation industry for adjusting compasses.

Corrosion Resistant
PB Swiss Tools 'Titanium Safety Tools are the ideal choice when working in marine and offshore environments, as well as chemical processing, thanks to the corrosion resistance of the Titanium material. Corrosion and/or rust can be dangerous in hazardous environments because impacts involving rust can initiate a thermal reaction which can cause an ignition in an explosive atmosphere.

Non-Sparking
PB Swiss Tools' Titanium Safety Tools are recommended for use as non-sparking tools where hazardous, flammable or combustible vapors, liquids, dusts or residues are present.

Hypoallergenic
PB Swiss Tools' Titanium Safety Tools are hypoallergenic and, therefore,  are not dangerous to health like similar tools made from Copper-Beryllium Alloy (CuBe2) or Aluminum-Bronze Alloy (AlBr), which can emit dangerous particles during use. PB Swiss Tools' Titanium Safety Tools are also suitable the medical and surgical industry, as they are capable of being sterilized in autoclaves or with the help of aggressive chemicals.

Lightweight
PB Swiss Tools' Titanium Safety Tools weigh nearly 50 percent less than conventional steel tools.

With more than 130 years of experience, PB Swiss Tools is a global leader of hand tools manufactured for use in the industrial marketplace, even for the most hazardous jobs. All PB Swiss Tools are 100 percent Swiss-made and come with an unlimited lifetime guarantee.

For further information, e-mail: sales@pbtools.us or view website: www.pbtools.us   Refer to page 137 

MIRTEC Europe's MS-11 in-line 3D SPI System, makes its debut in the UK

MIRTEC Europe's MS-11 in-line 3D SPI System
MIRTEC Europe's MS-11 in-line 3D SPI System uses Shadow Free Moiré Phase Shift Imaging Technology and 'Phase Stepping Image Processing' to inspect solder paste deposition on PCB's post-screen print.  Far superior to laser SPI technology, the MS-11 will inspect for insufficient solder, excessive solder, shape deformity, shift of deposition and bridging. The MS-11 is configured with an ultra-high-resolution Camera for enhanced image quality and superior accuracy.

Image processing based on the Moiré phase shift method is by far the most precise way of post-print solder paste profile inspection. This method projects light in grid or stripe patterns on the solder paste depot. The light pattern is being moved step by step along the depot and a downward looking high resolution CCD camera acquires the resulting images. The MS-11 uses a "shadow-free" construction where both sides of the solder paste depot are being inspected at the same time.

Among the most important advantages of the Moiré technology are the superior resolution at determining the solder paste thickness and the impassivity towards external faults like irregularities of the PCB structure or towards contingent bending of the substrate. The final result is a highly precise 3D image from which the system can precisely calculate volume and shape of the depot.

The MIRTEC'S MV-3L desktop AOI System
The MIRTEC'S MV-3L desktop AOI System complete with Side-Viewer angled camera set is the industry's most widely accepted Five Camera Desktop AOI system.  This system is configured with a Top-Down View Five Mega Pixel camera, with a Precision Telecentric Compound Lens and four Five Mega Pixel Side-View Cameras.

The MV-3L also features MIRTEC's exclusive Intelli-Beam Laser System. This advanced technology provides: Four-point height measurement capability for co-planarity testing of BGA and CSP devices as well as enhanced solder paste measurement capability. The system is powerful yet simple to use. A comprehensive Package Type Library provides simple "Drag and Drop" component programming. The Automatic Teaching Tool (ATT) software provides automatic teaching of component locations using CAD centroid data.

TestWorks' Scienscope's X-SCOPE 2300 130kV x-ray system
TestWorks' Scienscope's X-SCOPE 2300 130kV x-ray system, part of the X-Scope 2000 Series family, is a general purpose, high resolution, fully programmable x-ray system designed to address the nondestructive testing needs for failure analysis, research and development, process development, process monitoring and the ongoing support of electronics assembly, rework and repair.  The X-Scope 2000 is a "batch" or manual type of x-ray system and includes a Windows based workstation (Capture X 2000) with multiple image processing functions for real time measurement and data collection. The X-Scope 2000 has an unbeatable price to performance ratio and many advanced features you would expect to find on a much more expensive x-ray imaging system. Scienscope has combined ease of use, excellent image quality and low price in the development and introduction of the X-Scope 2000.

MIRTEC is a leading global supplier of Automated Optical Inspection Systems to the Electronics Manufacturing Industry.

For further information, e-mail: DBennett@Mirteceurope.com or view website: www.mirteceurope.com  Refer to page 159

TestWorks Solutions Limited is a leading UK distributor and solutions company offering a wide range of products and services to electronics manufacturers in the United Kingdom and overseas. 

For further information, email: info@testworksgroup.com or view website: http://www.testworksgroup.com