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

作为传统制造技术的替代方法，增材制造（AM）作为复杂部件制造的商业应用的可行选择继续扩展。在马尼托巴和加拿大有着巨大的行业吸引力，可以继续扩大为这项令人兴奋的技术提供完整价值链服务的能力。红河学院（RRC）已经通过定位自己的发展能力，突出作为AM价值链内当前区域差距的领域，以响应行业需求。RRC的技术访问中心（TAC）正在申请资金，用于为最近购买的Okuma Laser Ex Series MU5000增材和5轴减材系统购买工具和3D建模软件包。还要求提供资金，购买建立一个自动化印刷电路板组装室所需的设备，以提高应用研究小组成员在更完整的供应过程中与工业界合作的能力。 * 为了使大隈MU5000能够用于应用研究和技术演示应用，需要减材工具包。Okuma的一个独特之处和获得该系统的关键理由是它能够在同一产品设置中执行增材制造任务和减材（加工）任务。 所确定的工具包将提供在各种配置和工作包络中对各种材料进行机加工的能力，以提高设置效率，同时提供制造灵活性。这对于可能要求概念验证或原型实现的中小型制造公司来说非常重要。* HyperMILL软件包被认为是理解加法与减法任务的含义以及将标准3D模型输入操作到成品组件中的关键。 HyperMILL软件包含与增材制造各个方面的接口，以控制参数，同时允许对过程进行建模。* 除了支持Okuma系统的运行设备外，TAC还打算在SmartFactory中获得印刷电路板自动组装的能力。自动化单元将包含三个工作站：一个丝网印刷机，一个拾取和放置机器和一个回流焊传送炉。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电子电路商业化的资源。拟议硬件的收购将补充现有的学院能力，以支持马尼托巴制造业的创新。**

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.**