{"id":17995,"date":"2025-06-22T10:20:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T01:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/?post_type=column&#038;p=17995"},"modified":"2025-06-23T14:46:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T05:46:05","slug":"no-fail-strategy-for-soldering-automation-preparation-steves-tech-article","status":"publish","type":"column","link":"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/column\/no-fail-strategy-for-soldering-automation-preparation-steves-tech-article\/","title":{"rendered":"No-Fail Strategy for Soldering Automation &#8220;Preparation&#8221; [Steve&#8217;s 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\">June 15, 2025<\/div>\n<div class=\"_category\">Steve Article<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/japanunix_youtube.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"_text\">\n<p class=\"_title\">Steve&#8217;s Tech Article!<br \/>No-Fail Strategy for Soldering Automation &#8220;Preparation&#8221;<\/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\">Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#02\">Pre-Testing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#03\">Positional Accuracy &#8211; Soldering Tip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#04\">Positional Accuracy &#8211; Solder Feed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#05\">Positional Accuracy &#8211; Product<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#06\">Maintenance Planning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#07\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#08\">Related Products &#038; Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#09\">Video of This Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"panel-light\">\n<div class=\"_header\">Download Materials<\/div>\n<div class=\"_body\"><mark>\uff3cOver 1,000 installations both domestically and internationally\uff0f<\/mark>Introduction materials for Japan Unix products and services<\/p>\n<div class=\"row-lg-2\">\n<div class=\"col\"><a class=\"btn-primary btn-animation btn-block btn-icon-next\" href=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/contact\/download_catalog\">Download Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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-5\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn-primary btn-icon-next\" href=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/products\/automation\/\">Learn more about automatic soldering robots<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn-primary btn-icon-next\" href=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/products\/laser\/\">Learn more about laser soldering<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<div class=\"js-modal-video\" data-modal=\"#modal-media-target\" data-video-id=\"9zG7eAffZqs\">\n<div class=\"_thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/9zG7eAffZqs\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h5>Watch the video for this article<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ------------------ Introduction ------------------- --><\/p>\n<div id=\"01\" class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-title\">Introduction<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-2\">\n<p><span class=\"label-primary\">Steve<\/span>&emsp;Hello everyone! I\u2019m Steve, a soldering engineer at Japan Unix.<br \/>\n<br \/>Today, I\u2019ll talk to you about implementing soldering robots.<br \/>\n<br \/>What\u2019s the most important thing to consider when introducing a soldering robot?<br \/>\n<br \/>In our experience with many cases, the answer is \u201cpreparation\u201d.<br \/>\n<br \/>Remember these three key points I\u2019ll cover today to ensure a smooth start-up.\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-1\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/prepareEN_1.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/prepareEN_2.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/prepareEN_3.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ------------------ Pre-Testing ------------------- --><\/p>\n<div id=\"02\" class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-title\">Pre-Testing<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-1\">\n<p><span class=\"label-primary\">Steve<\/span>&emsp;The first point is pre-testing.<br \/>\n<br \/>Soldering is known for its craftsmanship and precision.<br \/>\n<br \/>Your product specifications and factory environment can impact the quality.<br \/>\n<br \/>Pre-testing helps us derive the successful soldering methods,<br \/>\n<br \/>identify potential causes of failure,<br \/>\n<br \/>and rigorously verify, quantify, and analyze them.<br \/>\n<br \/>By visualizing the process, you must be ready to address issues proactively.\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-2\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/prepareEN_5.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/prepareEN_6.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ------------------ Positional Accuracy - Soldering Tip ------------------- --><\/p>\n<div id=\"03\" class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-title\">Positional Accuracy<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-2\">\n<h3 class=\"heading-title\">Soldering Tip<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"label-primary\">Steve<\/span>&emsp;First, the soldering tip.<br \/>\n<br \/>The tip directly contacts the product, which can expand, wear out, or change shape due to heat.<br \/>\n<br \/>It\u2019s essential to consistently check its position.\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-1\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/prepareEN_8.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ------------------ Positional Accuracy - Solder Feed ------------------- --><\/p>\n<div id=\"04\" class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h3 class=\"heading-title\">Solder Feed<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-1\">\n<p><span class=\"label-primary\">Steve<\/span>&emsp;Next is the solder feed.<br \/>\n<br \/>While solder is a metal, it becomes a liquid above 220\u00b0C.<br \/>\n<br \/>Because liquid solder can move unpredictably, you need to monitor the solder feed\u2019s position carefully.\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-2\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/prepareEN_9.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ------------------ Positional Accuracy - Product ------------------- --><\/p>\n<div id=\"05\" class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h3 class=\"heading-title\">Product<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-2\">\n<p><span class=\"label-primary\">Steve<\/span>&emsp;Lastly, the product itself.<br \/>\n<br \/>For example, if there are pins connecting to the product\u2019s components,<br \/>\n<br \/>their position can affect heat transfer.<br \/>\n<br \/>Measuring and verifying tolerance limits are crucial.\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-1\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/prepareEN_10.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ------------------ Maintenance Planning ------------------- --><\/p>\n<div id=\"04\" class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-title\">Maintenance Planning<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-1\">\n<p><span class=\"label-primary\">Steve<\/span>&emsp;It\u2019s essential to plan for changes due to aging and usage in advance.<br \/>\n<br \/>First, perform regular replacement of parts like the soldering tip.<br \/>\n<br \/>This ensures consistent quality.<br \/>\n<br \/>Next, regularly clean the flux residues on the tip and head.<br \/>\n<br \/>This helps prevent misalignment and operational issues.<br \/>\n<br \/>Finally, conduct periodic inspections of control elements like temperature.<br \/>\n<br \/>This helps prevent the occurrence of variable changes.<br \/>\n<br \/>In the automotive industry, there\u2019s a term called &#8220;Chokotei,&#8221; which refers to a temporary halt in the entire production line.<br \/>\n<br \/>Frequent stops due to defects or equipment errors can lead to \u201cChokotei\u201d.<br \/>\n<br \/>Regular maintenance helps prevent short stoppage, thereby improving both quality and efficiency.\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-2\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/prepareEN_13.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/prepareEN_14.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/prepareEN_15.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/prepareEN_16.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ------------------ Conclusion ------------------- --><\/p>\n<div id=\"05\" class=\"c-box\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-title\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-2\">\n<p><span class=\"label-primary\">Steve<\/span>&emsp;Pre-testing, positional accuracy, and maintenance planning\u2014<br \/>\n<br \/>focusing on and implementing these three aspects during installation is the key to a smooth startup.<br \/>\n<br \/>For those of you considering soldering automation, if you have questions or need advice, feel free to reach out to Japan Unix anytime.<br \/>\n<br \/>We\u2019re always ready to support you.<br \/>\n<br \/>See you again soon!\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-1\">\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/prepareEN_17.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"_image align-center mb-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.japanunix.com\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/prepareEN_18.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr 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