Automatic parallel seam sealer
AF1250
Product Description
The Autoflow system is flexible enough to meet the ever-increasing demands of lid placement and seam sealing applications as seen in the optoelectronic packaging industry. It can be configured either as a stand-alone unit or as part of a fully integrated automated manufacturing line. The computer-controlled precision tacking and seam-sealing mechanism is combined with a high frequency inverter welding power supply and an optional high resolution vision system to provide a robust and repeatable process. Autoflow can also be incorporated into an atmospheric enclosure to provide an integrated seam sealing glovebox system, ensuring high yield hermetic sealing results.
Key Features
- Lid Placement, Tack and Seam Sealing System – AF8500 & AF1250The AF series automated seam sealing systems provide users with the flexibility to meet the increasing demands of lid placement and seam sealing either as a stand-alone unit or as part of a fully integrated glovebox or automated manufacturing line. The computer-controlled precision tacking and seam-sealing mechanism is combined with a high frequency inverter power supply, and an optional high resolution vision system to provide a robust and repeatable process.
- Key Features
- Programmable electrode force and weld current using a Windows®-based proprietary software.
- Closed-loop high frequency inverter welding power supply features low sealing temperatures and power feedback, increasing yields and productivity.
- Current control mode optimized for superior seam sealing results.
- Position-based weld pulses ensure consistent spot spacing, optimized spot density at corners, reduced leaks, and elimination of acceleration/deceleration problems.
- Auto-Trak™ software indexes electrodes ensuring extended electrode life and more even wear.
- Electrode roll-back feature assists in electrode release from lightweight parts.
- Automated lid alignment and placement option holds lid in place during tacking, preventing misalignment; easy-to-program vision software.
- Automated magazine loader option loads from either top or bottom for a fully or semi-automated part handling system.Wide Range of Part Processing Capabilities
- Operates as tacker only, sealer only, or combined tacker-sealer.
- Four-pass welding feature starts weld from centre and welds to the part corner– best for large parts sealing.
- Set different energy levels for each axis welded for higher yields on rectangular parts.
- Single or double side tack options.
- Real time monitoring of weld inhibit inputs such as moisture, oxygen, and helium levels.
- Unlimited weld schedule storage.
- Lid hold-down feature assists tacking process.
- Chain or link multiple schedules together.
Technical Specification
- Part size with vision, pick-place and tack 0.118 in – 4.3 in (3 mm – 110 mm)
- Part size without vision and pick-place 0.118 in – 8 in (3 mm – 203 mm)
- Lid placement accuracy +/-0.003 in (+/-0.08 mm)
- Weld force (programmable) 500 to 3000 grams (1g increments)
- Linear weld speed 0.01 to 1.5 in/sec (0.01 increments)
- HF25 current output 100 to 2400 amps, ±2 amps
- HF25 pulse width 0.10 to 99.00 milliseconds (0.01 increments)
- Mechanism input power Autovolt 110 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz single phase 15 amp
- Compressed gas requirements 60 psi minimum
- Calibration to NIST standards CE certified
- AF8500 Mechanism Dimensions (L x W x H) 712 mm x 712 mm x 432 mm
- AF8500 Mechanism Weight 55 kg
- AF1250 Dimensions (L x W x H): Mechanism 762 mm x 712 mm x 432 mm / Control box 280 mm x 381 mm x 356 mm
- AF1250 Mechanism with Control box Weight 66 kg
- HF25 Power Supply Dimensions (L x W x H) 413 mm x 235 mm x 331 mm
- HF25 Power Supply Weight 24.5 kg