Analytical Equipment
The Analytical Lab (ENRC 4308 ) houses metrology, machining and cross-sectioning tooling for post evaluation of substrates and modules developed in either the LTCC or power assembly laboratory. Tom Cannon would be the main contact for details, training and access to the tools in this facility.
SIEG 3501 CNC Milling Machine
The model 3501 is a full CNC milling machine that provides three axis machining and even includes a 4th axis driver so you can add a 4th axis rotary table by simply plugging it in. This model can achieve positioning accuracy to 0.0005″. It will machine at up to 20 inches per minute and rapid traverse at up to 80 inches per minute. With a work envelope of 10.2″ (X-axis) x 4.3″ (Y-axis) x 7.1″ (Z-axis) the model 3501 has large capabilities in a small machine.
Cost: $10/hour (academic)
| Specifications | Units |
|---|---|
| Drawbar Thread | 3/8″-16 |
| T-slots | 3 slots 0.31″ (8.0 mm) wide |
| Positioning Accuracy | 0.0004″ (0.010 mm) |
| Face Milling Capacity | 0.8″ (20 mm) |
| Spindle Torque at 1500 RPM | 255 oz-in (1.80 N*m) |
| Rapid Travel Maximum | 79 in/min (2000 mm/min) |
| X-Axis Travel | 10.2″ (260 mm) |
| Table Size | 15.1″ x 5.4″ (384 mm x 137 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 4.3″ (110 mm) |
| Ball Screws | 12 mm (0.47 in) dia. x 4 mm pitch class 5 ground |
| Feed Speed Maximum | 20 in/min (500 mm/min) |
| Drilling Capacity | 0.4″ (10 mm) |
| End Milling Capacity | 0.4″ (10 mm) |
| X-Axis & Y-Axis NEMA 23 Motors | |
| Throat | 5.1″ (130 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 7.1″ (180 mm) |
| Spindle Taper | 2 Morse taper |
| Spindle Bearings | ABEC 5 angular contact |
| Spindle Speed | 100 – 7000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Brushless DC | 0.67 hp (500 Watts) |
| Z-Axis NEMA 23 Motor | 191 oz-in (1.35 Nm) |
Nordson Dage 4000 Multipurpose Bondtester
The Model 4000 bondtester is multipurpose, capable of performing all pull and shear applications. The 4000 bondtester can be configured as a simple wire pull tester and upgraded to provide ball shear, die shear, bump pull, vectored-pull, or tweezer pull tests. The die shear and wire pull tester modules are currently available for use.
Cost: $20/hour (academic)
| Specifications | Units |
|---|---|
| X, Y axis accuracy | +/-10 microns over 50 mm |
| Die shear temperature | 400°C |
| Die shear tool | 15.24 mm wide |
| Z axis travel | 65 mm |
| X, Y axis resolution | < 1 microns |
| Z axis maximum test speed | 5 mm/sec. |
| X, Y maximum speed | 2 mm/sec |
| Z axis accurace over full travel | +/- 10 microns |
| Z axis resolution | +/- 0.125 microns |
| X, Y axis repeatability | +/-5 microns over 50 mm |
| Z axis accuracy over 2 mm | +/- microns |
| X axis maximum force | 5 kg |
| Z axis maximum force | 10 kg pull at 5 mm/sec., 10 kg push at 2.5 mm/sec. |
| Z axis maximum speed | 7 mm/sec. |
| Workholder working envelope | X (220 mm), Y (220 mm), Z (50 mm) |
| Die shear test | 100 kg, 40 kg |
| Y axis maximum force | 100 kg |
| Wire pull cartridge | 1 kg, 500 g, 250 g |
| Stepped jaw vice range | 0.75″ (20 mm) to 4.25″ (110 mm) |
Buehler Ecomet4 Polisher with Automet 2 Powerhead
The EcoMet 4 is a variable speed grinder-polisher with a 305 mm aluminum platen. The contols are easy to use with a touch-pad front panel and comes with an AutoMet2 power head that allows semi-automatic sample preparation.
Cost: $10/hour (academic)
| Specifications | Units |
|---|---|
| Platen size | 300 mm |
| Speed | 50 to 500 rpm |
| Utilities | Water jet |
Dektak 3030 profilometer
The Dektak 3030 an accurate 2D surface height and roughness measurements in the sub-micron range using a diamond tip. Measurements include average roughness, maximum height, average height, delta average step height and integrated area of the profile between the reference and measurement cursors. Data extraction is via printouts from the attached printer.
Cost: $10/hour (academic)
| Specifications | Units |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1000 Angstroms |
| Scan length | 50 mm |
| Max. height | 131 microns |
| Measure options | Height, roughness |
| Stylus force | 1 to 40mg |
| Maximum sample thickness | 45mm (1.75 inches) |
Equipment Tutorial:
Despatch LEY1-55H Series Humidity Environmental Test Chamber
The Despatch LEY series environment test chamber has the capabilities to simulate high/low temperatures as well as varying humidity conditions. The chamber includes a single stage mechanical refrigeration system, open element electric heater, a steam generator, a dehumidifying coil and a propeller fan for controller the environment within the chamber.
Cost: $5/hour (academic)
| Specifications | Units |
|---|---|
| Humidity capability | 20 to 95% RH |
| Interior volume | 0.1557 m3 |
| Cooling rate (25 to -16°C) | 11.5 min |
| Inside dimensions | 51cmW x 51cmD x 61cm H |
| Heating rate (25 to 121°C) | 13.5 min |
| Temperature range | -30°C to 177°C |
Anatech Hummer VI-A SEM Sputter Coater
The Anatech Hummer VI-A sputter coater is a table top sputter system designed to coat specimens with a thin conductive film of metal (Au, Pt) prior to being analyzed in an SEM or TEM.
Cost: $10/hour (academic)
| Specifications | Units |
|---|---|
| Ultimate pressure | <20mTorr |
| Operating pressure | ~80mTorr |
| Plasma current | 15mA |
| Process gas | Argon |
| Deposition rates | |
| Gold | 4.5nm/min |
| Platinum | 2.2nm/min |
| Palladium | 1.9nm/min |
| Silver | 3nm/min |
Equipment Tutorial:
Anatech Hummer Vi-A SEM Sputter Coater
Sonix UHR2001 Scanning Acoustic Microscope
The Sonix UHR 2001 Scanning acoustic microscope is capable of detecting delamination, cracks and voids within boards, encapsulated electronic components and attached bare die. Samples are immersed in water with a transducer that sends an ultrasonic sound into a sample and senses the resulting echo. The lower (5 & 15 MHz) probes show less detail, but penetrates to greater depth. The standard 75 MHz probe cannot probe as deep, but provides the greatest detail..
Cost: $30/hour (academic)
| Specifications | Units |
|---|---|
| Frequency range | 5, 15, 75 and 110MHz |
| Step size | 5 micron |
| Scan mode | Pulse-Echo |
| Travel range | 315mm x 160mm |
Tormach 1100M CNC Milling Machine
The Tormach 1100M is a full CNC milling machine that provides three axis machining. This model can achieve positioning accuracy to 0.0005″. . It will machine at up to 20 inches per minute and rapid traverse at up to 80 inches per minute. With a work envelope of 457mm (X-axis) x 279mm (Y-axis) x 412.8mm (Z-axis).
Cost: $60/hour (academic)
| Specifications | Units |
|---|---|
| T-slots | 3 slots 0.62” (15.9mm) wide |
| Table size | 34” x 9.5” (864mm x 241mm) |
| X-axis travel | 18” (457mm) |
| Y-axis travel | 11” (279mm) |
| Feed speed maximum | 110 in/min (2794 mm/min) |
| Spindle taper | R8 |
| Spindle speed | Up to 7,500 RPM |
| Spindle motor | 2.0 hp (1491 Watts) |