PCB support DEK

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Overview
Reliable, even support of the substrate is essential for repeatable printing and high line yield. ASMPT (DEK) provides a portfolio of custom, modular, automatic and manual carrier and tooling solutions to address a wide range of production requirements.

• Improved process performance
• Higher throughput and printer utilization
• Reduced changeover and operating costs
• Compatibility with multiple platforms
• Field-retrofittable options

Singulated substrates support
DEK Multiple Alignment of Singulated Substrates (MASS)
DEK MASS establishes a standard for printing individual substrates in demanding applications such as smartphone panels and multi-part assemblies. It provides optical alignment and vacuum fixation for precise, high-throughput processing.

• Market-leading throughput
• Scalable design
• Optical alignment precision up to 12.5 µm @ 2 Cp
• Simultaneous alignment via movable tooling towers for short cycle times
• Vacuum fixation and surround plate for pressure optimization
• Retrofittable

DEK Topside Reference System (TRS)
TRS supports processing of challenging devices (LGAs, BGAs, 01005 passives, 0.25–0.3 mm BGAs) using extreme edge alignment and virtual panel tooling concepts for high-throughput imaging of singulated substrates.

• Supports up to 72 singulated substrates
• Typical alignment accuracy ~30 µm @ 2 Cp
• Fast singulated substrate processing
• Proven on difficult device types
• Typical cycle time < 30 s
• Compatible with most DEK platforms; field-retrofittable

DEK Virtual Panel Tooling (VPT)
VPT carrier and alignment system enables parallel processing of multiple individual substrates in a single cycle, maximizing UPH and printer resource usage.

• Up to 72 singulated substrates
• Typical alignment accuracy ~30 µm @ 2 Cp
• High-throughput multi-substrate solution
• Maximizes printer resource utilization
• Precise material imaging compared with dispensing

PCB standard support
Flex Support solution
Flex Support is a modular, adjustable base tower system that remains in the printer and adapts to multiple applications and platform types (including non-DEK). It offers quick play-and-play fastening without screws.

• Adjustable size range 80–300 mm
• Remains in the printer — one system for multiple applications
• Available for DEK Horizon, DEK NeoHorizon and DEK TQ
• Also available for third-party printing platforms
• Tool-free play-and-play fastening

Custom dedicated tooling
Application-specific tooling provides optimal substrate support and improved print quality through tailored design and robust manufacturing that minimize substrate movement and mis-positioning.

• Improved process control and safety
• Increased stencil life
• Reduced cleaning frequency
• Higher squeegee speeds
• Reduced short circuits and paste residue
• Minimized line downtime

DEK Support Bars
Quick, manual support bars for single-sided PCB printing; operator-placed between conveyors for fast setup.

• Cost-effective for single-side prints
• Average setup time
• Operator placement

DEK Grid-Lok™
DEK Grid-Lok™ Gold
Grid-Lok Gold is an automatic board support with pneumatically-operated pins that adapt and lock to board topography to prevent movement and flex during printing and testing—suitable for high-mix environments.

• Process flexibility
• Reduced or zero changeover time
• Topography adaptation to eliminate component damage risk
• Reduces tooling costs

DEK Grid-Lok™ Silver
Grid-Lok Silver provides robust, vibration-protected support with quick changeover and minimal operator intervention for placement processes.

• High versatility
• Unparalleled flexibility
• Minimal operator intervention
• Reduced or zero changeover time

DEK Grid-Lok™ spare parts
Spare parts and consumables for long-term Grid-Lok use: ESD rubber top caps, pin repair kits, pneumatic connectors, controllers, board lifters and jigs.

• ESD rubber top caps
• Pin repair kits
• Pneumatic connectors
• Controllers and lifters

Applications focus
Solutions cover both singulated-substrate printing and traditional panel processes, from manual support bars to fully automated Grid-Lok systems and field-retrofittable modules.

Technical specifications

• DEK MASS: optical alignment precision up to 12.5 µm @ 2 Cp; vacuum fixation; surround plate; scalable design
• DEK TRS / VPT: support for up to 72 singulated substrates; typical alignment accuracy ~30 µm @ 2 Cp; fast cycle times
• Flex Support: adjustable 80–300 mm; play-and-play fastening (no screws)
• Grid-Lok Gold: pneumatically-operated pins, automatic adaptation and locking to board topography
• Grid-Lok Silver: engineered for robustness and vibration protection
• Solutions available as modular, automatic, manual and field-retrofittable systems