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News Release
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
RPS Introduces Rhythm EX
Selective Soldering System
North American manufacturer of selective soldering
systems delivers industries largest capacity native
selective soldering range at 24 x 24 inches (600 x 600
mm)
Spokane Valley, WA, October 8, 2008— RPS
Automation, LLC, a global supplier of selective
soldering systems to the circuit board manufacturing and
assembly industry, today announced the delivery of the
Rhythm EX Selective Soldering System, the latest
addition to the RPS family of selective soldering
systems.
The Rhythm EX offers the industries largest native
selective soldering range of 24 by 24 inches (600 mm x
600 mm); no manual rotation or adjustment is required to
achieve this range. Based on the popular Rhythm System,
the EX offers the most advanced robotics on the market
with closed loop servo-driven X, Y, and Z axis motion
that articulates the solder wave and flux beneath the
PCB.
The EX is designed to successfully operate in high mix
and, when properly configured, high volume PCB
production environments. The system can be programmed in
minutes to handle basic to complex through-hole
soldering needs. All systems includes independently
heated and programmable Nitrogen inertion for superior
soldering performance and quick-change solder nozzles
for industry-leading selective soldering keep-away (less
than 1.5mm) and lead protrusion clearance (6mm).
New Automated Features: The EX delivers advanced
automation capabilities for wave height management,
system standby and start-up, automated conveyor width
adjustment, dedicated witness vision systems, adjustable
temp N2 DirectHeat and ergonomically improved EasyLoad™
solder pot management. The available fiducial correction
vision system can be utilized to perform solder defect
inspection.
RPS EasyLoad™: The EasyLoad feature of the EX requires
substantially less effort for solder pot removal for
maintenance and lead to lead-free changeover. The
removal process is a pull motion laterally out of the
system, with no vertical lift required. All other
selective soldering systems in the sub-$100,000 class
require much greater strength and safety precaution when
reaching down to remove hot 5o pound solder pots (when
loaded with solder).
The EX is for organizations seeking a selective
soldering system with an affordable price point,
efficient foot print, large board processing capacity
and advanced automation. The EX is moderately priced and
competes with much more expensive European systems.
About RPS
RPS Automation LLC is a privately held company that
designs and manufactures a complete line of innovative
and advanced automated selective soldering equipment for
electronic assembly and circuit board manufacturing. The
company has over 490 installations and 300 global
customers. All systems feature closed loop robotics,
precision selective miniwave performance, and easy
programming. RPS is regarded for high performance
soldering, long term durability, and exceptional
customer service. All RPS products and software are
designed and manufactured by RPS in Spokane, Washington
USA. More information on RPS Automation can be found at
www.rpsautomation.com.
For more information, please contact:
Diana Jenno
Director of Marketing
RPS Automation LLC
509.891.1680 x246
djenno@rpsautomation.com |
