MAS-i2 Questions and Answers
What positioning accuracy does the MAS-i2 deliver?
±0.05mm, achieved through all-servo motion control with ball screw drives on X, Y axes, and pneumatic Z axis. This precision is essential for selective soldering on tight-pitch components adjacent to SMT parts.
What preheating system does the MAS-i2 use?
Top: Hot air convection (preheat zone) and IR (soldering zone); Bottom: IR preheat. Zones work together for optimal thermal management with PID control and a ~40-minute heat-up time to a max of 350°C .
What size boards can the MAS-i2 handle?
Individual: Min 80×100mm – Max 457.2×508mm. Parallel operation: Max 508×508mm (two pots working simultaneously on two boards), which doubles throughput on smaller formats.
What N2 requirements does the MAS-i2 have?
Consumption: ~4 m³/h total (1.5 m³/h per nozzle); Purity: >99.99%. An N2 heater and PID control (0–350°C) are standard. Sizing with the SelMate N2 Generator is recommended.
What MAS-i2 mini wave nozzle sizes are available?
3mm to 12mm standard; customized nozzles are available for unique geometries. Nozzle material is a proprietary alloy engineered for lead-free solder resistance and extended service life.
What are the MAS-i2 exhaust and installation requirements?
Power: 3PH 220V 60Hz; Air: 3–5 bars; Exhaust: 800 m³/h; Footprint: 2,700mm (L) × 1,725mm (W) × 1,650mm (H); Weight: 1,500 kg . It is an inline conveyor system.
What type of operations is the MAS-i2 best suited for?
Inline precision mass production. It combines flux application, preheating, and soldering in one machine with inline conveyor integration. It is ideal for contract manufacturers and OEMs needing flexibility between varied board programs.
What MAS-i2 flux system is included, and how precise is flux application?
A German-made drop jet fluxer (1 set standard, 2 optional) with a flux drop diameter as small as 2mm. This prevents contamination of adjacent SMT components, which is a critical advantage on densely populated boards.
How long does it take to program a new board on the MAS-i2?
Approximately 10 minutes. Programming is done by scanning a PCB image into the Windows-based software and using a point-and-click interface to draw the path. This visual method eliminates complex coordinate entry.
How many solder pots does the MAS-i2 have, and what is the solder capacity?
Two heavy-duty titanium solder pots, each with 15 kg capacity (30 kg total). Both are 100% lead-free compliant. Electromagnetic pumps are optional to reduce maintenance time and cost in high-production environments.