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Hello SMTA, I am looking into the possibility of automating... - Oct 08, 2019 by SMTA-Joe SMTA

Hi Joe, Could you provide images of the part and the instal... - Oct 09, 2019 by Steve Thomas

What is the advantage of dispensing dots over dispensing a l... - Oct 09, 2019 by DWL

Unfortunately I don't have the product in hand at the moment... - Oct 09, 2019 by SMTA-Joe SMTA

I'm not sure there is so much of an advantage as much as it ... - Oct 09, 2019 by SMTA-Joe SMTA

Hi Joe, sorry for the delay in responding to your request, h... - Oct 16, 2019 by Jimmy Ballgame

I will send it to you later. ... - Oct 23, 2019 by huaisong

SMTA-Joe

#83541

Automated or Semi-Automated Thermal Gel Application | 8 October, 2019

Hello SMTA,

I am looking into the possibility of automating, or semi-automating the application of thermal gel (THERMA-A-GAP GEL8010) onto the bottom of some power supplies installed in PCBs. As of now I will need to apply approx. 5 mils of this gel across the entire bottom surface of the supplies before installing the PCBs into housings.

I have some questions in to engineering on if I can apply larger volumes in spaced intervals, and allow the pressure of the installation to spread the gel to the required thickness across the surface.

Are there dispensers (cost-conscious if possible) anyone recommends that will allow for a volume of this particular gel to be applied consistently? I envision dots of this gel being applied across the surface, rather than constant lines. What does everyone recommend for this type of application?

Thanks!

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Steve Thomas

#83545

Automated or Semi-Automated Thermal Gel Application | 9 October, 2019

Hi Joe,

Could you provide images of the part and the install location? I'm having a hard time picturing what it is that is required.

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DWL

#83547

Automated or Semi-Automated Thermal Gel Application | 9 October, 2019

What is the advantage of dispensing dots over dispensing a line? I don't see any reason why dots wouldn't work. You might have to experiment a bit to dial in the right volume and spacing to get the desired end result, but it shouldn't be hard.

Fisnar makes some reasonably priced entry level dispense robots. PVA would be the next tier up, they make semi manual bench top units and fully automated inline units. Asymtek is another good supplier, but "cost conscience" is't the first adjective that springs to mind...

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SMTA-Joe

#83553

Automated or Semi-Automated Thermal Gel Application | 9 October, 2019

Unfortunately I don't have the product in hand at the moment. I'm trying to pre-empt the next run. I will see if I can get an image!

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SMTA-Joe

#83554

Automated or Semi-Automated Thermal Gel Application | 9 October, 2019

I'm not sure there is so much of an advantage as much as it may be just easier to apply? New to dispensing, especially in this application, so I'm mainly brainstorming at this point.

I will look into the manufacturers you listed though. Thanks for that!

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Jimmy Ballgame

#83589

Automated or Semi-Automated Thermal Gel Application | 16 October, 2019

Hi Joe, sorry for the delay in responding to your request, hope it's not too late. There are several questions to be answered before we can guide you to the best solution to meet your Thermal Gel Dispensing Needs. I would like the opportunity to discuss these with you. I am with Nordson EFD, the Leader in Fluid Dispensing Technology. We have the ability to work with you from a very basic operator controlled bench-top dispenser to an automated Robot. We even have a high quality grade of Thermal Compounds to choose from. Please contact us at http://www.nordsonefd.com. We look forward to working with you. Regards, Jim

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huaisong

#83635

Automated or Semi-Automated Thermal Gel Application | 23 October, 2019

I will send it to you later.

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