New AOI system at Axxeron Hesch
Detect errors in the production of printed circuit boards at an early stage
With the Verispector from Marantz electronics, Axxeron Hesch electronics is investing in Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI) of THT (manually) assembled PCBs in its production facility in Neustadt. The major advantage of AOI is that defects can be detected early on the PCBs before they are fed through the solder wave.
At Axxeron Hesch, 100% output testing through functional and endurance tests of every PCB and every end device is an important part of quality assurance. As in SMD production, quality control is also required in the field of THT. With the large number of wired components in manual assembly, errors are almost unavoidable. With the investment in the Verispector, irregularities in THT assembly are detected immediately. The AOI now takes place directly before the PCB is fed through the solder wave. In accordance with the rule of ten for error costs - the cost of an undetected error increases by a factor of 10 for each production step - this investment significantly reduces the cost of eliminating errors. Another advantage of the new system is that product throughput times are shortened.
AOI system for THT placement stations
In production at Axxeron Hesch in Neustadt, the new AOI detects faults on THT (manually) assembled PCBs in real time before they are fed into the soldering process. This enables faults to be rectified at an early stage without having to manually desolder components. In addition to inspecting the components, the system can also be used to check presence, alignment, shape, offset, text and color as well as perform barcode reading. An integrated 24-megapixel camera and a high-resolution lens enable even the smallest details to be captured. If an error is detected by the AOI, it can be rectified immediately. This leads to a significant cost reduction in the production of THT-assembled PCBs.
Continuous investment in electronics production
Quality comes first at Axxeron Hesch. This is not only reflected in the quality management system according to ISO 9001:2015, but also in the continuous investments to optimize production. For example, the company recently expanded its SMD production line with two state-of-the-art AIMEX IIIc placement machines from Fuji. This has improved process quality and increased throughput and the degree of automation. There are also already investment plans for the new branch in Hamburg, where process quality and the degree of automation are also to be increased and throughput times reduced.
You might also be interested in
Easy entry into industrial VGA thermography
Reliable temperature measurement is a prerequisite for the success of many industrial processes. Berlin-based manufacturer Optris presents the Xi 640 infrared camera, a new member of its Compact Line, which enables non-contact temperature...
read more...For incredibly fast recordings
SVS-Vistek now offers new models in the FXO series with Sony SenSWIR sensors IMX992 and IMX993. The cameras are available with or without thermoelectric cooling (TEC).
read more...INDUSTRIAL Production Products of the year...
2nd place, category handling, assembly and production logistics: SICK
safeVisionary2 is the first 3D time-of-flight camera with Performance Level c safety certification. It enables safe three-dimensional environmental detection and won 2nd place in the competition for Product of the Year 2024 in the handling, assembly...
read more...Nomination Products of the Year 2024
SICK: Camera systems safeVisionary2
safeVisionary2 is the first 3D time-of-flight camera with Performance Level c safety certification. It enables safe three-dimensional environmental detection and has been nominated in the 2024 Product of the Year competition in the handling,...
read more...Additional interfaces integrated
MVTec Software has launched a new version of its Merlic image processing software. In version 5.4, the focus has been placed on easier process integration.
read more...Allen-Bradley Optix panel graphic terminal
Visualization and connectivity
Rockwell Automation has introduced new graphic terminals to customize machines and meet diverse application requirements.
read more...AI vision brings additional opportunities
The seamless integration of AI into the consumer sector has helped to improve our quality of life and make interactions with technology more efficient. In industry, AI vision with machine learning opens up new possibilities that are not covered by...
read more...More efficiency thanks to dense point clouds
Rauscher Bildverarbeitung is now adding 3D cameras from Photoneo to its image processing portfolio.
read more...Image processing for accelerated production
At automatica 2023 in Munich from June 27 to 30, 2023, Cognex will present its current product portfolio for the automation of simple to complex applications in the fields of defect and assembly inspection, classification, measurement, robotics,...
read more...