The Fascinating Process of Circuit Board Assembly

✨Circuit board assembly involves the precise placement of tiny components using pick-and-place machines.

🔧Solder paste stencil machines apply the solder paste to specific areas of the circuit board for optimal electrical connection.

🤖Robots play a crucial role in accurately placing components on the board at high speeds.

🔬Automatic optical inspection machines ensure the quality of solder joints by analyzing solder reflection.

💦Conformal coating is applied to circuit boards to provide waterproof and dustproof protection.

What is the purpose of solder paste stencil machines?

—Solder paste stencil machines apply solder paste to specific areas of the circuit board to create a good electrical joint when heated.

How are components placed on the circuit board?

—Components are placed on the circuit board using pick-and-place machines, which take components from reels and position them accurately on the board.

What are automatic optical inspection machines used for?

—Automatic optical inspection machines analyze solder reflection to ensure the quality of solder joints on the circuit board.

What is the purpose of conformal coating?

—Conformal coating is applied to circuit boards to provide protection against water and dust.

Can PCBWay assemble circuit boards in small quantities?

—Yes, PCBWay can assemble circuit boards even in small quantities, and they offer services for both bare and assembled boards.

00:00Introduction to the process of circuit board assembly

03:24Application of solder paste using a solder paste stencil machine

03:33Use of pick-and-place machines to accurately place components on the board

07:11The reflow oven process for melting solder and cooling the board

08:13Automatic optical inspection machines to ensure the quality of solder joints

09:59X-ray machine used for inspecting ball grid array (BGA) soldering

12:16Prototype assembly process carried out by hand

13:19The wave soldering machine for efficient through-hole component assembly

15:29The use of testing jigs to ensure proper functionality

16:50Conformal coating machine for waterproof and dustproof protection

17:04The ordering process and services provided by PCBWay