Automatic X-Ray Inspection: Introduction and Benefits

Automatic X-ray inspection is a process that uses X-rays to inspect products for defects or foreign objects. Even the smallest irregularities, such as cracks, voids, or contaminants can be detected using this system. These system play a crucial role in the electronics manufacturing and semiconductor industries, ensuring the quality and reliability of electronic components.

Benefits of this system include:

High Quality Products

By identifying defects or inconsistencies in the manufacturing process, companies can make necessary adjustments to prevent future issues. Whether it’s detecting air pockets in semiconductor solder joints or identifying cracks in electronic component, X-ray inspection serves to check for any defective PCB before it is assembled into your final electronic product. This approach ensures that customers receive products of the highest standard, ultimately enhancing customer satisfaction and trust in the brand.

Identify Contamination, Scratches or Misalignment

Automatic X-ray inspection can identify small foreign objects that fall on your PCB, even specks of dust, metal, glass or plastic that can contaminate components during production. While big contaminants can be easily spotted with the human eye, small particles or scratches cannot be easily viewed. Inspection of the alignment of micro components can also be done with ease. The X-ray system helps reduce human error and eye fatigue, ensuring a lower defect rate and a higher yield rate. 

Improved Efficiency

These systems are designed to handle high volumes of components quickly, with the capability to inspect numerous units per minute, or even seconds. In electronics manufacturing, where PCBs and components are produced in large batches, it allows for continuous, automated inspection, ensuring that production lines run smoothly with minimal interruptions. Automatic X-Ray inspection requires little to no human supervision. This helps maximize efficiency by reducing downtime and increasing output.

Non Destructive Inspection

By using X-ray inspection system, it can "scan" the outer layers to reveal internal structures and potential defects without damaging PCB. This system is essential for detecting hidden defects, such as solder voids, misplaced components, or circuit flaws, ensuring the reliability and quality of the electronic assembly while preserving the integrity of the board.

 

SEAMARK X-Ray Inspection Systems

 

XL7800 Inline X-RAY Inspection

  • Fully automatic inline detection of PCB board and PCBA solder joints
  • 360° Rotation observation
  • Strong penetration and high resolution
X1200 Precise Micro-Focus Offline X-RAY Inspection
  • Editable inspection program for automatic inspection and judgement
  • Low Operation Cost
  • Large inspection area (1200x600mm)
X7600 Micro-Focus Offline X-RAY Inspection
  • High-Definition Inspection Images (offset/soldering/voids/cold soldering/wire bonding)
  • 360° platform rotation
  • Color image navigation and mapping navigation
X6600H Micro-Focus Offline X-RAY Inspection
  • High resolution design to get the best image in the shortest time
  • Multi-angle tilting inspection for easier detection of sample defects
  • Simple and easy to use software
X6600M/BM Universal Micro-focus Offline X-RAY Inspection
  • Axis of the platform are driven by high-precision lead screws to ensure inspection accuracy
  • Automatic calibration function
  • Easy to operate and maneuverable rocker mechanism
Precision Micro-Focus Offline X-RAY Inspection
  • High resolution image in a short time
  • Infrared automatic navigation and positioning for quick selection of shooting location
  • Simple and user friendly software operation with low operating costs
X5600 Small Micro-Focus Offline X-RAY Inspection
  • High resolution design for the best image in the shortest time
  • Inclined multi-angle inspection makes it easier to inspect sample defects
  • Long lifespan

 

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