Hydropneumatic Press suits limited volume production.
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November 23, 2005 -
Suited for small- to medium-sized production of press-fit products, modular EPC 3x Press offers insertion forces of 1-8 tons, power stroke of 0.2 in., and 1.89 in. total upper die travel. Limit values for insertion force are monitored via touch-screen graphic display, and quick-change system ensures rational assembly of PCBs to be equipped with different connector types. Network-compatible press includes 2 USB interfaces and can be used with or without programming.
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Original Press release
ERNI Electronics, Inc.
3005 E. Boundary Terrace
Midlothian, VA, 23112
USA
ERNI Introduces Hydropneumatic Press System for Small- and Medium-sized Series Production
Enables Modular Configuration for Rational and Flexible Placement
Adelberg, Germany - November 17, 2005 - ERNI, a leading supplier of interconnect technologies and products, today introduced a hydropneumatic press system aimed at limited-volume series production The new EPC 3x modular press system is designed for small- and medium-sized batches in series production of products that use press-fit technology.
This system enables fast and flexible assembly of plug-in cards or backplanes. The quick-change system for the press-fit tools also ensures rational assembly of printed-circuit boards (PCBs) to be equipped with different connector types. Limit values for the insertion force are monitored reliably via the touch-screen graphic display. PCB tolerances are also checked making it possible to achieve a high level of process reliability.
Designed For Flexibility
The press-in process using the EPC 3X has been designed to offer a great deal of flexibility, and it can be used with or without programming. Without programming, the component numbers can be entered directly, and the connectors can be selected right from the library. The connector library contains all the important information, such as the ID, process limits and tools. The process parameters are also entered directly at this point. The process is monitored and can be documented.
It is easy to program component insertion according to bills of materials or product programs. The press-in positions are displayed graphically on the PCB. A job-related production log (job number, serial number, connector position, etc.) ensures complete documentation.
More Press Details
The new press is 1400 mm (55 inches) long, 1100 mm (43 inches) wide and 1200 mm (47 inches high. It weighs approximately 300 kg (about 650 pounds). It is offered with insertion forces from 10 kN (just over 1 US ton) to 70 kN (almost 8 tons). The standard force is 30 kN (about 3.4 tons). The total travel for the upper die is 48 mm (1.89 inches); the power stroke is 5 mm (0.2 inches).
Availability
The EPC 3x is available now in different custom configurations. Customers can select the force element, sliding table, lifting table, simple step control, PLC control or PC control, and measurement of the PCB thickness. The new press is also network compatible (Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s) and features two USB interfaces for connecting a printer, keyboard, barcode reader, etc.
About ERNI
ERNI is a leading global manufacturer and worldwide supplier of a broad line of interconnects for the telecommunications, data communications, computer, industrial and medical markets. ERNI has manufacturing operations in Europe as well as sales offices in over 40 countries. ERNI products are also marketed via a worldwide network of representatives and leading distributors. Further information is available at www.erni.com.
COMPANY CONTACTS
Company Contact -- North America:
ERNI Electronics, Inc.
3005 E. Boundary Terrace
Midlothian, VA 23112
Tel:+1 804-228-4100
Fax: +1 804-228-4099
uspr@erni.com
Company Contact -- Europe:
ERNI Elektroapparate GmbH
Magnus Henzler
Seestrasse 9 73099 Adelberg
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)7166 / 50-583
Fax: +49 (0)7166 / 50-103 Email: info@erni.de
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