{"id":15527,"date":"2023-11-21T22:30:25","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T13:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en_new\/wp\/?post_type=column&#038;p=15527"},"modified":"2024-03-08T13:25:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T04:25:51","slug":"youtube-column-no-failure-automation-by-soldering-robot-%ef%bd%9eintroduction","status":"publish","type":"column","link":"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/column\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"No Failure! Automation by Soldering Robot. -For Installing Robots- [YouTube Tech Article]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"heading-title-image\">\n<div class=\"_utility-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"_date\">November 21, 2023<\/div>\n<div class=\"_category\">YOUTUBE Tech Article!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/japanunix_youtube.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"_text\">\n<p class=\"_title\">YOUTUBE Tech Article! <br \/>No Failure! Automation by Soldering Robot. -For Installing Robots- ?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h3>Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"list-contents\">\n<li><a href=\"#01\">Theme<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#02\">1. Pre-Test<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#03\">2. Position Accuracy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#04\">3. Maintenance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#05\">Summary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#06\">Related Products &#038; Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#07\">Watch the Video for this Column<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"hr-color-dark\">\n<div id=\"00\" class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n<p>\n        <a class=\"btn-primary btn-icon-next\" href=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/contact\/maintenance_contract\/\">For Maintenance, Click Here<\/a>\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"js-modal-video\" data-modal=\"#modal-media-target\" data-video-id=\"SMEw3fmwJNU\">\n<div class=\"_thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/mWS8t7nIpZI\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h5>Watch the Video for this Column<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ------------------Theme Starts Here------------------- --><\/p>\n<div id=\"01\" class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-title\">Theme<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-md-1\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"text-size-small\"><span class=\"label-primary\">Nakano<\/span>&emsp;Hello everyone, my name is Nakano from Japanunix. Nice to meet you.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-title\">Preventing Failures in Soldering Automation: 3 Key Points<\/h3>\n<p>        <span class=\"label-primary\">Nakano<\/span>&emsp;Today&#8217;s theme is <strong><mark>&#8220;Preventing Failures in Soldering Automation: 3 Key Points!&#8221;<\/mark><\/strong> We have introduced thousands of robots over the past 30 years, and while some customers have had smooth experiences from robot installation to startup, others have faced challenges along the way.<br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        What makes the difference? Based on our past experiences, I would like to share with you the <strong><mark>3 key points<\/mark><\/strong> that are crucial for successful implementation.<br \/>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-md-2\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-1.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-2.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ------------------Pre-Test Starts Here------------------- --><\/p>\n<div id=\"02\" class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-title\">1. Pre-Test<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-md-2\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"text-size-small\"><span class=\"label-primary\">Nakano<\/span>&emsp;First, <strong><mark>pre-test<\/mark><\/strong>. We find it a bit scary when customers purchase without conducting any tests. So, what is this test? The process is essential.<br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        Understanding why soldering was successful, the theoretical aspects of soldering, and the concerns about potential failures. We need to identify those points. Soldering is often referred to as a craftsmanship. But craftsmanship can be a bit difficult to understand.<br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        We break it down into finer details and quantify it to make it <strong><mark>visible<\/mark><\/strong>. By understanding this process, we can identify potential issues during mass production and take <strong><mark>countermeasures<\/mark><\/strong>.<br \/>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-md-1\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-3.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-4.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ------------------Position Accuracy Starts Here------------------- --><\/p>\n<div id=\"03\" class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-title\">2. Position Accuracy<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-md-1\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"text-size-small\"><span class=\"label-primary\">Nakano<\/span>&emsp;Secondly, position accuracy. Since it is a robot, you might think that it always comes out in the same position. However, there are <strong><mark>3 crucial positions<\/mark><\/strong> in soldering that you should know about.<br \/>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-md-2\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"hr-color-dark\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-md-2\">\n<h3 class=\"heading-title\">1. Soldering Iron Tip Position<\/h3>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"text-size-small\"><span class=\"label-primary\">Nakano<\/span>&emsp;First, the soldering iron tip position. It is the part that directly contacts the product. However, since heat is applied, it is likely to undergo <strong><mark>thermal expansion<\/mark><\/strong> and change in size. Also, due to repeated contact, it will naturally <strong><mark>wear out<\/mark><\/strong>.<br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        Yes, when heat is applied, does it have the same <strong><mark>consistency<\/mark><\/strong>? It seems like there might be some changes, right?<br \/>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-md-1\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"hr-color-dark\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-md-1\">\n<h3 class=\"heading-title\">2. Solder Feed Position<\/h3>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"text-size-small\"><span class=\"label-primary\">Nakano<\/span>&emsp;Next, the solder feed. When you hear solder, you might think that the solder wire we use is a solid because it&#8217;s a metal thread, right? Well, solder is actually a <strong><mark>liquid<\/mark><\/strong>. At temperatures above <strong><mark>220-230 degrees<\/mark><\/strong> where the soldering iron tip touches, the solder is in a liquid state.<br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        Let&#8217;s think about liquids for a moment. For example, the way water flows from the left shoulder to the right shoulder, or the way it drips downward. Does solder behave the same way? Liquids don&#8217;t flow in the same manner when they hit something on the right or left, or when they flow downward, right?<br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        That&#8217;s right, when it comes to the <strong><mark>behavior of the liquid<\/mark><\/strong> in solder feed, position seems to play a role as well.<br \/>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-md-2\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"hr-color-dark\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-md-2\">\n<h3 class=\"heading-title\">3. Target Product Position<\/h3>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"text-size-small\"><span class=\"label-primary\">Nakano<\/span>&emsp;Thirdly, the target product. Let&#8217;s say I&#8217;m referring to a pin. An inserted component. It doesn&#8217;t fit perfectly into the hole, so there&#8217;s a bit of space. That means the pin can <strong><mark>shift to the right or left<\/mark><\/strong>.<br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        For example, let&#8217;s say the soldering iron tip hits here. How does the heat applied when it&#8217;s in this position (shifted to the right) compare to when it&#8217;s in this position (shifted to the left)? Do they look the same? They seem a bit different, don&#8217;t they? That&#8217;s right. The target product inevitably has a certain degree of variation, but the <strong><mark>range of displacement<\/mark><\/strong> in terms of position seems to exist.<br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        However, by carefully determining how these variations or how the position can be offset, by considering and ensuring <strong><mark>reproducibility and consistency<\/mark><\/strong>, it will lead to stable product quality after mass production.<br \/>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-md-1\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ------------------Maintenance Section-------------------\n<span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>\u3042\u3042\u3042<\/mark><\/strong><\/span> --><\/p>\n<div id=\"04\" class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-title\">3. Maintenance<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-md-1\">\n<p>\n            <span class=\"text-size-small\"><span class=\"label-primary\">Nakano<\/span>&emsp;The third one is maintenance. Of course, it would be great if there were no maintenance required. That&#8217;s what we strive for. However, there are still some areas that require maintenance. It seems that considering the <span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>maintenance items<\/mark><\/strong><\/span> and creating a <span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>plan<\/mark><\/strong><\/span> for them is becoming important even in soldering.<br \/>\n            <\/span>\n         <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-md-2\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"hr-color-dark\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-md-2\">\n<h3 class=\"heading-title\">1. Regular Replacement<\/h3>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"text-size-small\"><span class=\"label-primary\">Nakano<\/span>&emsp;First, regular replacement. As I mentioned earlier, the soldering iron tip wears out over time. It needs to be <span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>regularly replaced<\/mark><\/strong><\/span>. Sometimes you need to replace it every two days, and sometimes every five days. If it&#8217;s changed based on how you feel, it seems that the issue of <span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>reproducibility and consistency<\/mark><\/strong><\/span> arises. It seems necessary to do it regularly and consistently.<br \/>\n            <\/span>\n         <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-md-1\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"hr-color-dark\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-md-1\">\n<h3 class=\"heading-title\">2. Regular Cleaning<\/h3>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"text-size-small\"><span class=\"label-primary\">Nakano<\/span>&emsp;Next, regular cleaning. In solder, there are substances like <span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>rosin flux<\/mark><\/strong><\/span> and <span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>pine resin<\/mark><\/strong><\/span>. The flux inside evaporates when heated and can stick to the robot arm during soldering. It can accumulate and even become like icicles over time. This can also affect the movement of the robot. It seems necessary to <span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>clean it regularly<\/mark><\/strong><\/span>.<br \/>\n            <\/span>\n         <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-md-2\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"hr-color-dark\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-md-2\">\n<h3 class=\"heading-title\">3. Regular Inspection<\/h3>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"text-size-small\"><span class=\"label-primary\">Nakano<\/span>&emsp;The third one is regular inspection. Of course, the robot provides temperature information, but it seems important to properly verify if it&#8217;s <span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>accurate<\/mark><\/strong><\/span>. It&#8217;s the most crucial aspect in soldering. Therefore, regular inspections also seem necessary.<br \/>\n            <\/span>\n         <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-md-1\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"hr-color-dark\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-md-1\">\n<h3 class=\"heading-title\">No Choco Stops<\/h3>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"text-size-small\"><span class=\"label-primary\">Nakano<\/span>&emsp;There are many things to do regularly, and it may seem difficult and bothersome. However, in the automotive industry, there is a term called &#8220;<span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>no choco stops<\/mark><\/strong><\/span>.&#8221; It means that production should continue as much as possible without stopping. It aims to minimize unplanned human intervention or unplanned tasks. Therefore, it is essential to carefully consider the maintenance aspect, regularly perform it, and simplify it or reduce the number of tasks as much as possible to improve the yield rate.<br \/>\n            <\/span>\n         <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-md-2\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ------------------Summary Section-------------------\n<span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>\u3042\u3042\u3042<\/mark><\/strong><\/span> --><\/p>\n<div id=\"05\" class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-md-2\">\n<p>\n            <span class=\"text-size-small\"><span class=\"label-primary\">Nakano<\/span>&emsp;Let&#8217;s summarize. First, <span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>preliminary testing<\/mark><\/strong><\/span>. It is important to perform it thoroughly. Understanding the process is crucial. Second, <span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>positioning accuracy<\/mark><\/strong><\/span>. There were three positions mentioned. It is important to carefully assess reproducibility and consistency. Third, <span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>maintenance<\/mark><\/strong><\/span>. Unfortunately, maintenance is necessary. It is crucial to consider the maintenance items and plan for them. That becomes very important.<br \/>\n            <br \/>\n            For more details, please contact Japan Unix. We are willing to cooperate and assist you in automating your soldering process. Thank you very much.<br \/>\n            <\/span>\n         <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-md-1\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soldering-robot-methods-introduction_en-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ------------------Related Products and Services Section-------------------\n<span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>\u3042\u3042\u3042<\/mark><\/strong><\/span> --><\/p>\n<div id=\"06\" class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-title\">Related Products &#038; Services<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h5>Explore the related products and services that support the quality and operational maintenance of your production site.<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row-md-3 row-2\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n        <a class=\"btn-primary btn-icon-next\" href=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/contact\/maintenance_contract\/\">Maintenance Services<\/a>\n     <\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n        <a class=\"btn-primary btn-icon-next\" href=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/contact\/overseas_support\/\">Overseas Support System<\/a>\n     <\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n        <a class=\"btn-primary btn-icon-next\" href=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/products\/automation\/option\/\">Automatic Machine Options<\/a>\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ------------------Video Column Section-------------------\n<span class=\"text-size-medium\"><strong><mark>\u3042\u3042\u3042<\/mark><\/strong><\/span> --><\/p>\n<div id=\"07\" class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-title\">Watch the video for this column<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\n<div class=\"js-modal-video\" data-modal=\"#modal-media-target\" data-video-id=\"SMEw3fmwJNU\">\n<div class=\"_thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/mWS8t7nIpZI\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","column_category":[296,309,306],"column_tag":[],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/column\/15527"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/column"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/column"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15527"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"column_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/column_category?post=15527"},{"taxonomy":"column_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/column_tag?post=15527"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}