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Interview – Don Naugler, VJ Electronix, Inc.
Interview
Don Naugler,
VJ Electronix, Inc.
VJ Electronix is a one-stop source for x-ray inspection systems and rework systems (SMT rework stations)
that boost the productivity of high-value, thermally challenging, high-precision applications. General
manager Don Naugler talks with us about x-ray systems, rework and flexibility.
1. VJ Electronix has a New Business 2. The Summit rework system heating remains the same. The software
Development group to supply non- has long been regarded as THE and tooling also remain the same.
standard x-ray products and tools. ‘workhorse’ for surface-mount rework. Someone that has a new, unique
What exactly does this entail? The Versa has captured the long- application now has a new approach
proven Summit rework capability in a with added flexibility. Someone
We would like to think we have a new, flexible and versatile platform. looking to add automation or move
turnkey solution for any application How was this accomplished? to high-volume in-line rework for
that our customers can dream up. an existing Summit application can
There always will be cases where a The Summit 1100 platform is, as readily transfer their process to a new
standard product cannot meet desired with most rework systems, based on set of equipment. Training, profiles,
throughput requirements or perform a a fixed rework head and a moveable and tooling investments are directly
desired function. board support table. This approach compatible.
In such cases, we look to leverage simplifies the structure needed to
our technology in new, innovative ensure mechanical stability, which is 3. The Summit 2200 is also a fully
ways. We are not looking to invent challenging when combining precision automated and programmable rework
something totally new. Rather, we motions with a thermal process tool. system. What features are available
implement standard technology in The downside of this approach is a on this system and what competitive
new ways. For instance, we may system with a relatively large footprint advantage does it provide for
modify an x-ray system with custom since the board must be moved to the customers?
material handling or combine rework head.
existing heating components with The Versa uses the gantry approach The Summit 2200 has two independent
new methods of control. where the board is fixed and the head rework heads and programmable board
We have recently developed moves. We have been careful not to positioning. One of the rework heads
processes and equipment to inspect lose the integrity of the mechanics. has standard rework capability—the
odd-form assemblies delivered in trays. This change simplifies the addition of ability to provide localized heating
Another application involved a special extra features such as dual heads and combined with pick-and-place to
manipulator for cylindrical samples component feeders while maximizing remove and replace components. The
that were presented in a random the ratio of work envelope (maximum second head is a specialized mechanism
orientation but required x-ray to align board size) to floor space. for removal of residual solder (a.k.a.,
the component prior to the start of While the platform of the Versa site dressing or scavenging).
the inspection process. We also have is much different that the rest of the Having two heads allows the
built low-volume pick-and-place Summit line, the features that make discrete steps of faulty component
systems and custom hot air selective the Summit a true workhorse are removal, scavenging and component
soldering systems. incorporated in the Versa and have not replacement to be performed in
changed. The reliable pick-and-place one continuous operation. Having
mechanism remains the same. The a continuous operation has two
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