Is it possible to integrate the X-ray inspection system into the production line?
Integrating an X-ray inspection system into the production line is possible, provided that: • The feature you are looking to detect must be prominently visible in the X-ray image so that it can be detected and evaluated by the automatic image processing software. • All necessary inspection and image processing steps can be executed within the length of the production cycle (tact time). • The desired image resolution is sufficiently low. • Suitable mechanical and electronic interfaces between system and production line can be created. Example: A cycle time of 20 seconds is sufficient to thoroughly inspect the solder joints on a PBGA. However, if all of the 3000 solder joints on a component are to inspected in 40 seconds, only a superficial inspection is possible. Alternatively, there is always the option to set up an X-ray inspection system in proximity to the production line, but not as part of the production line. This option is recommend for the inspection of random samples or smalle
