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6 Process Maintenance 6.1 Copy and Delete Product Files Process Foundation DEK Micron-Series 12/2017 39 6 Process Maintenance 6.1 Copy and Delete Product Files Copy and Delete Product Files There are several reasons why …

5 Product File and Machine Setup
5.6 Set up Basic Process Parameters to Ensure Acceptable Quality Prints
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6 Process Maintenance
6.1 Copy and Delete Product Files
Process Foundation DEK Micron-Series 12/2017 39
6 Process Maintenance
6.1 Copy and Delete Product Files
Copy and Delete Product Files
There are several reasons why good housekeeping is important with regards to product
files:
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If the hard disk crashes or there is a software corruption it is relatively easy to replace or
reformat the hard drive and load the windows and DEK software. If all the product files have
been backed up then the machine will be ready to go back into production very quickly
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If product files are copied onto an appropriate media they can then be transferred to other
DEK printers
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If there are too many product files on the printer it makes it difficult to find the one you want
and can increase the chance that the wrong one is selected
Depending on the machine type, the options that may be available for COPYING files include
floppy disc, USB memory stick and local area network. In addition, it is possible to PRINT a product
file directly onto paper by connecting a printer to the serial or USB port or alternatively PRINT to file
then transfer to a PC connected to a printer.
Exercise
1. Copy a product file from the printer to a USB memory stick
2. Delete the same file from the printer
3. Copy the same file from the memory stick back onto the printer
4. Print a hard copy of the same file onto paper
Note: Printing creates an ASCII copy of the product file that can then be printed and stored on
record or kept close to the printer as a reference for the operators and technicians to
know what the process parameters should be.
Notes:
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6 Process Maintenance
6.2 Maintain the Process in Real Time
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6.2 Maintain the Process in Real Time
There may be circumstances during production when small changes to the process are required in
order to compensate for variations in the hardware or environment. Examples include:
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Variations between batches of boards
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Temperature fluctuations
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Multiple stencils with varying accuracy used on same process
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Wear and tear of process hardware
The underlying reasons for problems like these should be addressed and rectified quickly so that
they do not compromise the aim of high yield and throughput. However, in the short term there are
actions that can be taken to keep production running with minimum defects.
Actions that can be taken in "real time" i.e. without having to stop the printer include:
Recovery Actions Process Adjustments*
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Under Screen Clean
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Print Speed
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Add Paste
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Print Pressure
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Knead Paste
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Separation Speed
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Alignment Offset
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Fiducial Set-up
*Adjustment to the process should be restricted to qualified and authorised personnel as making
changes can seriously compromise the production quality.
Note: Changes made whilst running will be lost when the product file is changed or power is
removed from the printer. To make changes permanent stop the machine and save the
file in the menu.
Recording Process Adjustment
It is good practice to record any changes made to the process so that the root cause of the adjust-
ment can be investigated.
Exercise
Cycle a board from left to left with no squeegees and print pressure at 0kg:
1. Adjust the print speed and observe when the change takes effect
2. Instigate a screen clean operation and observe when it takes effect