Tokimeku introduces a completely customised Auto-Soldering Machine that was designed to meet the specific requirements of this end customer. This advanced machine is capable of accommodating up to 200 piezoelectric sensors per cycle, utilizing four magazines, each holding ten jigs with five sensors per jig.
The system operates in a semi-automated manner. Operators begin by placing the piezoelectric sensors into the jigs and, using the jig’s alignment template, position a pair of wires on the sensor surface. The filled jigs are then placed into the magazines, which are easily loaded into the machine thanks to their convenient briefcase-style design. This design ensures efficient loading, unloading, and easy handling of the magazines.
Once the magazines are inserted, the cycle begins. The machine unloads the jigs onto the conveyor belt, where an integrated part detection and fixture validation system ensures optimal functionality. The system can detect when a magazine is partially filled and will automatically self-level to unload a new jig. It also recognizes when a magazine is empty (at the loading point) or full (at the unloading point), adjusting seamlessly to load or unload the next magazine.
An integrated camera inspection system thoroughly checks each unloaded jig to ensure that every slot is filled correctly before soldering begins, notifying the operator if any issues arise. The built-in Hakko auto-soldering system then cleans each tip before feeding the solder wire at the pre-determined soldering points at both soldering checkpoints.
Once soldering is completed, the jigs are unloaded back into the magazine, which can then be removed once the cycle is finished.