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MPS TF-100 THICK FILM SCREEN PRINTER

MPS's TF-100 is a precision stand alone stencil and screen printer specifically designed for thick film circuitry in hybrid microelectronic applications.  It is also ideal for surface mount (SMT) and through hole plications within its 6" X 6" (152mm X 152mm) print area format.

       The TF-100 provides the high degree of precision and repeat ability required for R&D and prototype applications.  Its simplicity of setup and operation, as well as its rugged design and construction, also make it well suited for demanding production environments.

The TF-100 is engineered, machined, and assembled in the United States of America

Greater Flexibility and Control

The TF-100 control module allows users to make a variety of print parameter adjustments.  For example, the Mode Selection Switch allows the operator to select any one of four automatic print cycles; single print, alternate print, double print, flood/print, print/flood, and on and off contact prints.

    Solid state electronics provide years of reliable service with minimal maintenance.

     A variable "squeegee up" delay (up to 10 seconds) allows the stencil to peel off behind the squeegee for off contact applications involving a viscous material.  To help users obtain the best print images possible, an adjustable carriage return delay can be employed, depending on the specific characteristics of the materials used.

Compact, Versatile

Because of its tremendous flexibility, the TF-100 offers exceptional cost/value advantages.  The printer can accommodate a wide range of substrates, including ceramic and FR-4, and materials ranging from cermet and polymer thick film to solder paste, epoxies, and solder mask.  A frame adapter plated for the TF-100 enables it to accept all standard stencil frames including 5" x 5", 5" x 7, 8" x 10", and 12" x 12" (305mm x 305mm).

operator friendly

TF-100 With Vision System

Shown with optional Vision System

Print Area: Up to 6" x 6" (152mm x 152mm)

Board Size: Up to 6" x 6" (152mm x 152mm)

Frame Size: Up to 12" x 12" (305mm x 305mm) O.D.

 

Substrate Carriage:

Repeatability: + / - 0.0002" (+ / - 5.08 microns)

X-Y Adjustment: + / - 0.500" (12.7 mm)

Rotary Adjustment: + /- 10 degrees

Axis individually locked

 

Squeegee Head:

Print Stroke Adjustment: 1" to 9" (25mm to 229mm)

Speed: 0-15" (0-381mm) per second

Screen Height Adjustment Range: 1" (25mm)

Pressure: 2-30lbs. (.9-13.6kg) by calibrated coil springs

Angle of Attack Adjustment: + / - 5 degrees

Squeegee Holder: Up to 7.5" (190mm)

with 0.375" (9.5mm) square blade.

 

Service:

Power: 115V, 60Hz, 1 amp, single phase

(220V, 50Hz, 0.5 amp, single phase)

Air: 80-125 psig at 6CFM

(5.5 to 8.5 Bar @ .18 cubic meters)

 

Dimensions:

Machine Width: 16" (406mm)

Machine Depth: 41" (1041mm)

Machine Height: 45" (1143mm)

Table Width: 37" (940mm)

Table Length: 48" (1219mm)

Shipping Weight: 450 lbs. (204kg) crated

 

 

Fast, Easy Setup

and Cleanup

SPECIFICATIONS

Squeegee Head

CONTROLS ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AND EASY TO USE

The TF-100 offers two unique featues that facilitate setup.  MPS's unique mylar alignment system prvides rapid one-print registration of an pattern.  In addition, MPS's unique 3-point frame registration system simplifies stencil removal and cleaning.  This feature permits the re-installation of the same stencil after cleaning without pattern re-alignment.  Independent dial adjustments for screen height (snap-off) and squeegee down stop further facilitate setup.

 

A pneumatically raised print head with a stencil "tilt-away" feature provides full access to the stencil and squeegee assembly for stencil replacement and cleanup.  In addition, because the TF-100 is designed with a single squeegee and pre-set hop over, setup and cleanup are fast and easy. The single squeegee design also increases the squeegee stroke length for maximum print area in all modes.  The TF-100 is known as the most operator friendly screen printer on the market.

Standard Features

  • Precision print head-to-carriage alignment using unique one-print mylar adjustment system with X, Y, and theta micrometer adjustments.

  • Setup, Manual, Single, Alternate, and double print modes.

  • Universal screen frame holder including 5x5, 5x7, 8x10, and 12x12

  • Digital squeegee speed and print counter display

  • Vacuum pedal foot switch (vacuum pump not included)

  • CE safety features

  • Choice of 115/220 Volt setup

  • PLC Control Box

 

 

MPS TF-100 Screen Printer

  • Air Knife: Blows air or nitrogen over part before print

  • User selectable print-cycles: single print mode with flood print/print flood; alternate; and double print modes

  • Contact/Off-contact printing capability

  • Hydraulic squeegee drive (air-over-oil) with infinitely adjustable speed and stroke

  • Squeegee pressure adjusted by calibrated coil springs

  • Adjustable squeegee down stop and angle of attack

  • Choice of floating or attack angle squeegee assembly

 

 

MPS TF-100 Screen Printer

Alternate & Double Print

MPS TF-100 Screen Printer

brief overview

MPS TF-100 Screen Printer

     Print Flood/Flood Print

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