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Precise linear technology optimizes multilayer PCB manufacturing
Cedatec integrates specialized linear axes and guides by Rollon to increase positioning accuracy and process stability in the automated production of complex multilayer printed circuit boards.
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In the manufacturing of multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs), minute tolerances determine the quality of the final product. Founded in 2018, Cedatec develops specialized machinery for this sector that must guarantee a positioning accuracy of up to 25 micrometers while maintaining high dynamics. The technical challenge lies in eliminating mechanical deviations and instabilities in motion sequences, as even the slightest errors lead to scrap in downstream process steps.
Optimizing media transport through linear axes
To ensure process-reliable transport of multilayer films within the systems, Cedatec replaced previous in-house designs with standardized, belt-driven linear axes. The selected solution significantly reduces the assembly and adjustment effort during machine construction. A key technical feature is the integrated polyurethane belt, which protects mechanical components from dust and contamination - a critical factor for longevity in industrial production environments. The axes enable high repeatability, ensuring a consistent material flow.
Compensating for misalignments in welding processes
For the positioning of welding heads and the handling of copper coils, Cedatec implemented self-aligning linear guides. These technical components are capable of structurally compensating for parallelism errors and misalignments in the machine frame.
This results in two primary advantages for mechanical engineering:
- Reduced manufacturing costs: Tight manufacturing tolerances in the machine's basic structure can be relaxed, eliminating the need for expensive post-processing of mounting surfaces.
- Operational reliability: The system prevents internal tension that could lead to carriage jamming. This ensures smooth, trouble-free movement even in individual, custom machine configurations.
Efficiency gains and technical outlook
By using specialized linear components, Cedatec has increased process stability while simultaneously enhancing flexibility in plant engineering. The combination of precise positioning and the compensation of mechanical tolerances allows for a more compact design of the overall system.
In future development stages, the company plans to design systems for process temperatures of up to 300 °C. The focus remains on further increasing energy efficiency and additional reductions in installation space to meet the demands of modern production environments in electronics manufacturing.
Edited by Evgeny Churilov, Induportals Media - Adapted by AI.
www.rollon.com
By using specialized linear components, Cedatec has increased process stability while simultaneously enhancing flexibility in plant engineering. The combination of precise positioning and the compensation of mechanical tolerances allows for a more compact design of the overall system.
In future development stages, the company plans to design systems for process temperatures of up to 300 °C. The focus remains on further increasing energy efficiency and additional reductions in installation space to meet the demands of modern production environments in electronics manufacturing.
Edited by Evgeny Churilov, Induportals Media - Adapted by AI.
www.rollon.com
