The EPC 3x hydropneumatic modular press system is designed for small- and medium-sized batches in series production of products that use press-fit technology.
This system enables fast and flexible assembly of plug-in cards or backplanes. The quick-change system for the press-fit tools allows rational assembly of printed circuit boards to be equipped with different connector types. Limit values for the insertion force are monitored via the touch screen graphic display.
The press-in process can be used with or without programming. Without programming, the component numbers can be entered directly and the connectors can be selected right from the library. The connector library contains all the important information, such as the ID, process limits and tools. The process parameters are also entered directly at this point. The process is monitored and can be documented.
The press is 1400 mm long, 1100 mm wide and 1200 mm high. It weighs approximately 300 kg and is offered with insertion forces from 10 to 70 kN. The standard force is 30 kN. The total travel for the upper die is 48 mm and the power stroke is 5 mm.
The system is available in different custom configurations. Users can select the force element, sliding table, lifting table, simple step control, PLC control or PC control, and measurement of the PCB thickness. The press is also network compatible (ethernet 10/100 Mbps) and features two USB interfaces for connecting peripherals.