New Quad Meridian Series(TM) SMT assemblers significantly expand quad market presence

Soldering & Surface Mount Technology

ISSN: 0954-0911

Article publication date: 1 December 1999

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(1999), "New Quad Meridian Series(TM) SMT assemblers significantly expand quad market presence", Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, Vol. 11 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/ssmt.1999.21911cad.029

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited


New Quad Meridian Series(TM) SMT assemblers significantly expand quad market presence

New Quad Meridian Series™ SMT assemblers significantly expand quad market presence

Keywords Quad, Assembly, Surface mount technology

Quad Systems Corporation introduced the Meridian Series (Plate 5). The new Meridian Series consists of seven fully compatible SMT assembler models that address a wide variety of production requirements. The Meridian Series specifications are expressed using the standard definitions and validation methods of the proposed IPC 9850 standard. IPC 9850 is designed to facilitate meaningful comparisons of machine speed and accuracy.

Plate 5 The Quad Meridan Series™ SMT assemblers with maximum placement rates exceeding 28,000 CHP, address a wide variety of production requirements

The seven Meridian Series models ­ 1010, 1010P, 1020, 1020P, 1030, 1030P and 1050M ­ help manufacturers achieve exceptional return on investment by providing high quality and productivity, low setup and operating costs, and effective line optimization and operation monitoring tools. The new machines add significantly to Quad's product line capability, with maximum placement rates exceeding 28,000 CPH. Quad Meridian Series assemblers accurately place both chip and IC components. They use a Windows NT operating environment and feature three-stage, soft-stop conveyors. The Meridian Series incorporates the full range of Quad electronic tape feeders and bases.

For further information contact +44 (0)1494 464088 or +44 (0)1494 464009; E-mail: sales@quad-europe.co.uk

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