The CP16 can be configured for hydrogen gas flame soldering. Distilled water is electrolyzed into its hydrogen and oxygen components, eliminating the need for stored hydrogen. This process also results in a clean fuel - no sooty buildup! The resulting gas is put through a ruby orifice 0.004" in diameter, yielding an invisible flame perfect for small solder joints.

    This machine receives switches from a vibratory bowl feeder via a horizontal track attached to the feeder. The flexible gripper picks the switch up, straightens the leads, and then checks the continuity of each switch. If the switch is good, it is inserted into the switch socket on the board. If the continuity test fails, the switch is placed in a reject bin. This machine also utilizes a theta axis for the gripper to accomodate different part orientations on the board.

    In this example, the CP16 platform has been configured for a custom soldering application. Parts are fed from a vibratory bowl in a left and right orientation. The top-heavy nature of the part means it needs to be flipped 180 degrees upon removal from the dead nest before handoff to the pick-and-place head. Solder paste is dispensed on the circuit board beforehand and the parts are placed through slots on the board. The brass parts present a sizeable heat sink and hydrogen gas, obtained from cracking distilled water, is burned and the heat is transferred to the brass. The heat travels through the brass and the thermal mass of the part helps create an ideal profile to reflow the solder paste.