ScanINSPECT VPI is a fully integrated, stand-alone process control, measurement and inspection and programming workstation for use in process setup and new product introduction in the PCB or Hybrid Microcircuit assembly industries. This allows inspection of artwork, PCB’s, ceramic substrates, components, stencils and screens at virtually any stage of production. Parts can be inspected versus either Gerber data, CAD data or Golden parts. All variables come together as a virtual part to avoid costly problems before full production starts.
ScanINSPECT VPI is a fully integrated, stand-alone process control, measurement and inspection and programming workstation for use in process setup and new product introduction in the PCB or Hybrid Microcircuit assembly industries.
ScanINSPECT VPI uses a PC Windows based software package integrated with a high-resolution, calibrated, A3 size flatbed scanner. This combination allows inspection of artwork, PCB’s, ceramic substrates, components, stencils and screens at virtually any stage of production. Parts can be inspected versus either Gerber data, CAD data or Golden parts. All variables come together as a virtual part to avoid costly problems before full production starts.
PCB Assembly Applications
ScanINSPECT VPI is capable of performing many different functions in a PCB Assembly facility such as:
Design – Check Holes, Slots, Real Estate.
Components – Compare parts from Multi-vendors including shape, color, size.
Bare Boards – FR4, Ceramic or Flex parts. Compare from multi-vendors. Compare to Gerber or to Stencil.
Stencil and Screen – Detect stretch, wear, missing, blocked or damages apertures. Use for incoming or post cleaning inspection.
Wet Boards – Scan with standoffs. Compare paste or adhesive to Gerber, stencil or Golden part.
First Article Inspection – Compare first piece to CAD data.
Loaded Boards – Compare component locations, rotation, package type, etc to CAD data. First Piece Inspection!
System Features
Workstation Desk System
Contact System
Scanner Faces Up
Part Faces Down
Dry or Wet Parts with Standoffs
Large Part Capability with Multiple Scans
Scanning
B&W or Color Imaging
Top or Bottom Lighting
Glass Plate Calibration Automatic Raster to Gerber Alignment
Programming Functions
ASCII CAD, Gerber and BOM Inputs
Scanned Images of PBS’s, Film, Drawings, Stencils, Components, etc.
Create Assembly Programs From Gerber or Scanned Images When No CAD or Gerber Available
Create Component Vision Files from Scanned Images of Components
Measurement and Inspection Functions
Verify feature sizes to 0.0005” and feature absence/presence as small as 0.002” (0.050mm)
User Defined or Automatic Inspection Accuracy Level Setting
Check Feature Size, Shape and Position
Check Gerber Image against Scanned Image
Compare Gerber Image against Gerber Image
Check Scanned Image against Scanned Image
Overlay ASCII Centroid Data over Scanned Image
Point to Point Measurement Functions
Perform Area Inspection Function of Scanned Features Such as Apertures, PADS, Wet Material, etc.
Outputs
Pass/Fail Inspection Report
Rework File Generation
Over 70 Different Machine Output Formats
Many CAM Package Outputs Supported
Direct Component Vision File Generation for Fuji SMD3 and Siemens SIPLACE Pro
Generic Component Vision File for Other Placement Machine Suppliers
Gerber Files (274D & 274X)
Stencil Files & Screen Files
HP-GL, DXF, PCX and TIFF Files
Process Management
Process Monitoring
Data Collection Reporting
Hybrid Microcircuit Applications
In the Hybrid Microcircuit Industry the same system can be used to check:
Design – Check Holes, Slots, Real Estate
Artwork – Compare mylar, diazo, glass, chrome, etc to Gerber, Golden parts or screens
Wet Substrates – Scan with standoffs and compare printed material to Gerber or Golden parts
Loaded Substrates – Compare component locations, rotation, package type, etc to CAD data. First Article Inspection!
Stencils/Screens – Detect stretch, wear, missing, blocked or damages apertures. Use for incoming inspection or in production after cleaning
All variables come together in a virtual system before production!
Programming System
In addition to creating a virtual part to avoid costly production problems, the ScanINSPECT VPI system can also be used for programming.
Create through hole or SMT assembly programs from either Gerber data, ASCII centroid data or scanned images of PCB’s, film, stencils, etc.
Create component vision files for SMT placement equipment from scanned images of components. Offline and no more calipers!
Simple Operation
The ScanINSPECT VPI system can be quickly learned and is simple to operate. Most inspection operations only take a few steps and can be completed very quickly. Operators can step between defects and zoom in and out to verify errors. Inspection reports can be easily generated.