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SPI Print Optimizer

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Electronic Assembly Equipment

SPI Print Optimizer


Building on our state-of-the-art print
platforms, MPM has developed a
common interface which is capable of
communicating with external Solder
Paste Inspection (SPI) systems to con-
tinuously monitor and adjust X, Y and
Theta registration to stay on target.

Positional or registration accuracy is considered to be the


most important aspect of a printing process. Traditionally,
maintinaing this accuracy has been left up to the operator’s ability to make small adjustments as necessary during
the production run. SPI Print Optimizer eliminate this need for manual and uncontrolled process tweaking.

MPM’s SPI Print Optimizer Interface makes process set-up as simple as pushing a button and it maintains itself over
the entire production run.

The SPI Print Optimizer allows the system to automatically eliminate variations that usually go unseen during steady
state production. These variations can be caused by numberous sources, such as variation between stencils, stencil
stretch or dimensional variations in boards; within lots, between lots or due to changes after the first side reflow pass.

The above chart shows the actual print offsets that were corrected automatically by the SPI Print Optimizer system.
SPI Print Optimizer FAQs
Q: What is being controlled through closed-loop?
A: X, Y, and Theta offsets on the printer.

Q: How are the print offsets controlled?


A: By applying a percentage of the offsets detected by the SPI machine to the next board printed by the
printer. User choice of High (50%), Medium (35%), Low (20%) available. Offsets are corrected incrementally
as each PCB passes through the printer; not all at once.

Q: Where do these offsets originate?


A: PCBs can have variances that affect the accuracy of the printing process. Stencils may experience stretch
or have inaccuracies.

Q: Can the SPI Print Optimizer fix or prevent all print defects automatically?
A: No; based on communication from the SPI, the program alerts and operator when intervention is required.

Q: Which MPM printer models is this feature available on?


A: Momentum II series and Edision

Q: What SPI systems currently communicate with our system?


A: Koh Young, CyberOptics, Parmi, Pemtron, Mirtec, Viscom and TRI presently have machines that interface
with this option. Your local SPI Sales representative should know what models support this option, as well
as what software level is required. Speedline partnered with leading SPI vendors to jointly develop an
open standard RPC inspection communication interface.

Q: Can all inline SPI machine manufacturers communicate with our printers?
A: Not by default. They need to design their software to communicate appropriately with our machines.
We can provide the necessary documentation to accomplish this.

Q: Can this option be upgraded in the field by a customer, or does it require an


ITW EAE Authorized Service Engineer?
A: Customers can install the SPI Optimizer option themselves.
If desired, ITW EAE can provide this via a service call.

Q: What is involved in the installation?


A: Enabling the option license, networking the MPM printer to the SPI machine either directly or over the
net-work, and configuring the system.

ITW EAE is a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. It is a consolidation of all of its Electronic Assembly
Equipment and Thermal Processing Technology. The group includes world-class products from MPM,
Camalot, Electrovert (Speedline), Vitronics Soltec and Despatch.

© 2023 ITW all rights reserved. SPI 02-2023 www.itweae.com

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