December 2005

 
BEST Inc News )
  October 2005
in this issue
  • Faster Delivery of StencilQuick
  • New Lead-Free Capable BGA Rework System Brought On Line
  • On Line Ordering for BGA Rework
  • RED is LEAD and GREEN IS CLEAN


    • BEST has received several new pieces of equipment in its stocking in time for Christmas. We are pleased to be able to "re-gift" these pieces of equipment in terms of faster lead times, increased capabilities and greater customization capabilities. Our newest BGA rework system allows us to hold tighter temperature differentials -useful for the tighter process windows of lead-free BGA rework. In addition, this newly-added machine increases our capacity for BGA processing.

    We are also excited about the arrival of our new LASER which will allow us to be able to offer a standard (5) business day turn on StencilQuik(TM) patterns. In addition it will allow us to offer LASER marking services for components and PCBs.

    Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

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    Bob Wettermann, President

     

    		 Faster Delivery of StencilQuick

    With the increased acceptance of StencilQuik(TM) as a BGA, LGA and connector rework technique, lead times have stretched out. Since there are an estimated 2000 plus patterns, delivery the right pattern to you at the right time in the right quantity has become the challenge.

    We are pleased to announce that starting in January, BEST will be moving the complete StencilQuik(TM) manufacturing process under our "roof" in order to accommodate standard (5) business day lead times. Since the entire manufacturing process including design, laser drilling, quality control and packaging will be under 1 roof, we can accommodate expedite requests for those real emergencies!

    The use of our new laser tool will allow BEST to mark parts or PCBs, selectively strip insulation from wiring or make custom polyimide shapes for masking purposes.

     

    		 New Lead-Free Capable BGA Rework System Brought On Line
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    BEST has installed a new high-end BGA rework system which meets the performance criteria set for the rework of lead-free BGAs. This system is uses a single reflow placement head design that helps achieve a consistent, tight temperature differential across the board and the component. The new system provides full convection heating for both reflow heater and dual stage pre-heaters to provide fast ramp and precise peak reflow temperature without causing damage to sensitive components. With four heating zones and one cooling zone, the machine can reproduce the precise profiles needed for successful removal and replacement of lead-free packages.

    The rework system provides large board capability being able to accommodate large boards up to 24.5" x 24.5" (622mm x 622mm). The system incorporates dual stage pre-heaters and has the thermal capacity to deliver uniform temperature control horizontally, across the surface of PCBs up to 0.25" (6.35mm) thick, and vertically between the die and ball of the reworked component. The rework system also innovative split vision optics which allows BEST operators to view the opposite corners of a component, including the necessary magnification to make placement and registration fast and accurate.

     

    		 On Line Ordering for BGA Rework

    Beginning in January of 2005, you will be able to order BGA rework services for small quantities of BGAs needing removal and replacement. This will offer you the advantages of: Faster guaranteed lead times AND lower cost (10% discount for on-line orders) More details on this time and money-saving program will be forthcoming!

    In the mean time if you have questions regarding any of our BGA services including removal and replacement, X-RAY imaging, endoscopic inspection or reballing........ We invite you to call Laura at (847) 797-9250.

     

    		 RED is LEAD and GREEN IS CLEAN
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    The staff at BEST has developed a variety of visual aids to help BEST soldering techs make the transition to a "mixed" facility which includes both "tin-lead" as well as "lead free" hand soldering operations. These cue cards, t-shirts, work orders and posters all have the common theme of using red and green colors to differentiate "tin lead" from our "lead free" work.

    The color coding is a quick way to remember the two slogans "RED IS LEAD" and "GREEN IS CLEAN" (trademark pending). For instance, a RED sticker on a work order indicates that the solder alloy and process to be used is lead-based. A GREEN sticker indicates "lead free" solder and processes are to be used. If you would like a sample card as a means to help remind your staff please call Laura Ripoli at (847) 797- 9250.

     

    		  
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