Printed Circuit Board Assembly Equipment, Tooling and Software to Support Additive Manufacturing Applications

增材制造（AM）作为传统制造技术的一种替代方法，在复杂部件制造的商业应用中不断扩大。在马尼托巴省和加拿大，有重要的行业拉动，继续扩大能力，为这项激动人心的技术提供完整的价值链服务。红河学院（RRC）通过将自己定位为AM价值链中当前突出的区域差距领域的能力发展，响应了行业需求。RRC的技术访问中心（TAC）正在申请资金，为最近购买的Okuma Laser Ex系列MU5000增材和5轴减材系统购买工具和3D建模软件包。还要求资金购买建立自动化印刷电路板组装单元所需的设备，以提高应用研究小组成员在更完整的供应过程中与行业合作的能力。****减法工装包需要使Okuma MU5000在进行应用研究和技术演示应用中发挥作用。Okuma的一个独特方面和获得该系统的关键理由是它能够在相同的产品设置中执行增材制造任务和减法（加工）任务。确定的工装包将提供在各种配置和工作包中执行各种材料加工的能力，以提高设置效率，同时提供制造灵活性。这对于可能需要概念证明或原型实现的中小型制造公司非常重要。**** HyperMILL软件包已被确定为理解加法相对于减法任务的含义，以及将标准3D模型输入到成品组件的操作所必需的。HyperMILL软件包含与增材制造的各个方面的接口，以控制参数，同时允许对过程进行建模。****除了支持Okuma系统运行的设备外，TAC还打算在SmartFactory中获得印刷电路板自动化组装的能力。自动化单元将包含三个工作站：一个丝网打印机，一个拾取和放置机器和一个回流输送烤箱。有了这种可定制的PCB组装自动化单元，TAC将能够为众多当地中小企业提供商业化电子电路的资源，这是他们业务中不可或缺的一部分。收购拟议的硬件将补充学院现有的能力，以支持曼尼托巴省制造业的创新

Additive manufacturing (AM) as an alternative method to traditional fabrication techniques continues to expand as a viable option for commercial applications of complex component manufacturing. There is significant industry pull within Manitoba and Canada to continue expanding capability to service the complete value chain for this exciting technology. Red River College (RRC) has responded to industry demand by positioning itself to develop competency in areas highlighted as current regional gaps within the AM value chain. The Technology Access Centre (TAC) at RRC is requesting funds for the purchase of tooling and a 3D modelling software package for the recently purchased Okuma Laser Ex Series MU5000 additive and 5-axis subtractive system. Funds to purchase the equipment necessary to establish an automated Printed Circuit Board assembly cell are also being requested to enhance the ability of applied research team members to collaborate with industry across a more complete supply process. ****The subtractive tooling package is required to render the Okuma MU5000 functional for utilization in conducting applied research and technology demonstration applications. A unique aspect of the Okuma and key justification for obtaining the system is its ability to perform additive manufacturing tasks, and subtractive (machining) tasks within the same product setup. The tooling package identified will provide capability to perform machining of a wide variety of materials in various configurations and working envelopes to enhance set up efficiency while providing manufacturing flexibility. This is important for medium and small scale manufacturing companies who may request proof of concept or prototype realization.****The HyperMILL software package has been identified as essential for understanding the implications of additive with respect to subtractive tasks, and for manipulation of standard 3D model inputs into a finished component. The HyperMILL software contains interface with all aspects of the additive manufacturing to control parameters, while allowing for modelling of the process. ****In addition to supporting equipment for operation of the Okuma system, TAC intends to gain capability within the SmartFactory for automated assembly of Printed Circuit Boards. The automated cell will contain three work stations: a screen printer, a pick-and-place machine and a reflow conveyor oven. With this customizable automated cell for PCB assembly, TAC will be able to provide a multitude of local SME's with a resource for commercialization of electronic circuitry integral to their business. The acquisition of the proposed hardware will supplement existing College capabilities to support innovation for manufacturing in Manitoba.**