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News Release from: Harting | Subject: CPM Prestige
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 08 November 2001
Easy interface on new component press-in
machine
The new CPM Prestige from Harting is a semi-automatic electronics component press-in machine combining short cycle times, advanced sensing technology and an easy-to-use graphics interface
The new CPM Prestige from Harting is a semi-automatic component press-in machine combining short cycle times, advanced sensing technology and an easy-to-use graphics interface - making it highly productive, versatile and easy to use The CPM Prestige is a flexible machine suited for both high-volume and low-volume production with a variety of printed-circuit-board types and configurations
It is equally suited to use with daughter cards, backplanes or custom boards, with set-up time for tools and equipment taking only minutes.
The machine is also fitted with a universal tool adapter, which can carry special 'all in one' tools capable of pressing multiple connectors in one press-stroke.
The result is negligible downtime in changing from one type of board to another.
The CPM Prestige is equipped with a universal cut-off algorithm referred to as Autosense.
This takes continuously recorded data on the machine's press-in force and press-in distance and automatically calculates a cut-off point for each connector without any pre-adjustments for connector type, board thickness, hole diameter, compliance zone configuration or vendor.
The machine uses an integrated graphical visual guiding system in which the operator is guided through the complete press-in process by an easy-to-use interface.
A touch-sensitive monitor shows all the necessary data (connector position, connector type etc.) in real time, with control being carried out by the touch of a fingertip.
Process values are easily obtainable and are shown as data values and graphics, while a complete reporting system makes quality monitoring and control very simple.
The data can be customised quickly, and a powerful database controls the connector information as well as the configuration.
Any necessary photographs and layouts can be imported without the use of special tools or software.
Only four steps, taking less than two minutes, are required for the complete process from start to finish.
The CPM Prestige is the first machine of its type to have a 100 kN press-force capacity.
In addition, a special C-Type frame is combined with a technique known as automatic deflection compensation which ensures that the frame compensates for all deflections even under heaviest load.
Finite-element analysis is used to calculate how the press-frame will behave in a number of pre-defined situations, allowing the system to be optimised so that no additional barriers, pillars or walls are necessary.
Special spring-loaded guide rails allow easy handling of PCBs without any additional tooling.
Boards slide easily along the rails and can be accurately positioned for the press-in process.
The press-in technique is based on flat-rock tooling and flat-rock compatible connectors using inserts supplied by Harting.
A movable magnetic plate is used to position any number of male inserts into the connectors to convert them into flat-rock compatible components.
The machine is based on a modular design, allowing spare parts to be exchanged quickly and easily.
By using a modem or an existing LAN connection, the service technician can log onto the machine and detect any faults in the electronic parts or software units.
Comprehensive reports of sensors, process data and even malfunctions are stored regularly.
Software upgrades, support and set-up parameters can be implemented remotely from the desk of a systems engineer.
This drastically reduces the costs of maintenance visits and machine downtime.
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