Virtual Product Inspection System – ScanINSPECT VPI™
- Categories: SMT Stencil Inspection, Electronics Inspection, Measurement, And Data Creation Equipment
- Manufacturer: ScanCAD
Measurement, Inspection & Data Creation System
The Virtual Product Inspection (VPI) system is a fully integrated, stand-alone process control, measurement and inspection and programming workstation for use in setting up processes before the production floor in the PCB or Hybrid Microcircuit assembly industries.
About the Virtual Product Inspection System – ScanINSPECT VPI™
ScanINSPECT VPI uses a PC Windows-based software package integrated with a high resolution, calibrated, A3 size flatbed scanner. This combination allows inspection of artwork, PCB’s, ceramic substrates, components, stencils and screens at virtually any stage of production. Parts can be inspected versus either Gerber data, CAD data or Golden parts. All variables come together as a virtual part (Digital Twin) to avoid costly problems before full production starts.
Why use ScanINSPECT VPI?
- Quality - 100% automatic inspection.
- Accuracy - NIST traceable calibrated system.
- Usability - Adjust Stencil Gerber data to match actual PCB to achieve 43% reduction in Solder Paste defects per published Motorola study in SMT007 Magazine.
- Flexibility - Use one system for inspection, measurement and data creation.
- Traceability - Store images and inspection data for traceability in support of ISO and other compliance programs.
PCB Assembly & Hybrid Microcircuit Applications
ScanINSPECT VPI is capable of performing many different functions in a PCB Assembly facility such as:
- Stencils and Screens – Detect stretch, wear, missing, blocked or damages apertures. Use for incoming inspection or in production after cleaning.
- Bare Boards – FR4, Ceramic or Flex parts. Compare from multi-vendors. Compare to Gerber or to Stencil.
- First Article Inspection – Compare first board to CAD data.
- Manufacturability – Check PCB Features, etc.
- Components – Compare parts from Multi-vendors including shape, color, size, leads, balls, etc.
- Printed/dispensed Material - Inspect Paste and adhesive to Gerber, stencil or Golden part.
- Loaded Boards – Compare component locations, rotation, package type, etc to CAD data.
Data Creation
In addition to creating a virtual part to avoid costly production problems, the ScanINSPECT VPI system can also be used for:
- Create Gerber files for stencil and screen fabrication.
- Create CNC data for pallets, frames and carriers.
- Create through-hole or SMT assembly programs.
- Create component vision files or data sheets.
Off-line, accurate and no more calipers!
Simple Operation
The ScanINSPECT VPI system can be quickly learned and is simple to operate. Most inspection operations only take a few steps and can be completed very quickly. Operators can step between defects and zoom in and out to verify errors. Inspection reports can be easily generated.