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

添加制造(AM)作为传统制造技术的替代方法，作为复杂部件制造的商业应用的一种可行选择，继续得到扩展。马尼托巴省和加拿大有巨大的行业吸引力，希望继续扩大能力，为这项令人兴奋的技术提供完整的价值链服务。红河学院(RRC)对行业需求做出了回应，将自己定位为在AM价值链中突出显示的地区差距领域发展能力。RRC的技术访问中心(TAC)正在申请资金，用于为最近购买的Okuma激光Ex系列MU5000加法和5轴减法系统购买工具和3D建模软件包。还要求提供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业界合作的能力。*为了使Okuma MU5000发挥作用，需要使用减法工具包进行应用研究和技术示范应用。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加法制造任务和减法(加工)任务。确定的工具包将提供对各种配置和工作包络的各种材料进行加工的能力，以提高安装效率，同时提供制造灵活性。这对于可能要求概念验证或原型实现的中小型制造公司来说很重要。*HyperMILL软件包已被认为是理解加法与减法任务相关的含义以及将标准3D模型输入到成品组件中的操作所必需的。HyperMILL软件包含与添加剂制造的所有方面的接口，以控制参数，同时允许对过程进行建模。*除了OKUMA系统运行的支持设备外，TAC还打算在SmartFactory内获得印刷电路板自动组装的能力。自动化单元将包括三个工作站：丝网印刷机、拾取器和回流传送炉。有了这种可定制的用于印刷电路板组装的自动化单元，TAC将能够为众多本地中小企业提供资源，使其业务不可或缺的电子电路商业化。收购拟议的硬件将补充学院现有的能力，以支持马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.**