Decrease failure rates and increase yields with advanced Sherlock-300F benchtop AOI system

Sherlock-300F eliminates the drawer design typical of benchtop AOI systems. Instead, assemblies are fed into the machine on the built-in conveyor. This minimizes machine footprint and allows the system’s oversized display to be positioned directly in front of the user rather than set back or off to the side.

All program setup and operation is done directly on the display using multi-touch gestures, similar to using an iPad. Unlike the iPad, the Sherlock-300F’s touchscreen is responsive even through gloves, a requirement for many electronics manufacturing environments.

Inspection programs are able to be generated from pick and place files in addition to CAD data import, simplifying the process for manufacturers who don’t have access to the PCB assembly’s CAD data file.

Geared toward low- to mid-volume electronics assemblers who require close-to-0% failure rates for military, medical and other high-end customers and products, the Sherlock-300F helps manufacturers decrease their failure rates and move yields from an average of 60-70% to nearly 100%.

Sherlock-300F can be used after stencil printing for 2D solder paste inspection, after placement for component presence, placement and value verification, and after reflow or wave soldering for solder joint and final assembly inspection. Single and double-sided surface mount, through-hole and mixed-technology assemblies are handled equally well. The software automatically adjusts for board warp and flexible substrates, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual corrections.

The Sherlock-300F is priced under $40,000 and for a limited time includes two days of installation and on-site training, free, anywhere in the U.S.A., Canada and Mexico.