PRESS-FIT
MACHINES
A WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
FOR COMPLIANT PIN CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY
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LINE OF PRESS-FIT MACHINES
Family of Press-fit Machines
helps prevent future operator errors by reusing proven
TE Connectivity boasts a wide range of servo presses
data.
designed to insert compliant pin connectors into
Force Monitoring for Quality Assurance
printed circuit boards. Our family of machines are
The most popular feature associated with compliant
highly customizable and sure to fit your particular
pin technology is the fact that it is solder free. The pro-
application need.
cessing of compliant pin connectors offers significant
Simple Programming and Automatic Setup
processing advantages, too. Especially because the
Each press is programmed and run via a dedicated PC.
All programs, connectors, board layouts, press profiles,
tool part numbers, etc. can be stored on the computer,
so future applications can be easily adapted from
existing programs. Little programming knowledge is
required to take advantage of this versatility and it
press force can be closely monitored in real time and it
can be immediately evident if there is a problem such
as a bent pin, an oversized PCB hole, an incorrectly
positioned connector, or an error during the press
cycle. This process quality assurance provides peace
of mind for everyone and can improve yield while
cutting costs.
SENSIPRESS TECHNOLOGY
A SENSIBLE SOLUTION TO REDUCING PC BOARD DAMAGE DUE TO
BENT PINS IN CONNECTOR PRESS FIT APPLICATIONS
As the industry moves to high-performance connectors with higher pin densities and smaller pin tails, overall seating
forces are getting smaller and the ability to detect bent pins at the early stage of the pressing cycle is becoming more
challenging. TE Connectivity’s SensiPress technology has enhanced low force performance by reducing mechanical
noise, thereby increasing accuracy, reducing scrap and simplifying troubleshooting and maintenance.
The high sensitivity measurement capabilities of SensiPress technology enables TE Connector press fit machines to
more accurately measure press force and halt
the seating cycle if it detects early contact with the
SensiPress Technology
seating tool, indicating that one or more pins are
bent or out of alignment.
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Cut Through the Clutter for More Accurate
Pin Detection
When only three pounds of force can crush small pins,
excessive force noise can make detecting a defective
pin extremely challenging. With SensiPress technology
we optimized our load cell positioning by isolating
the force sensors to eliminate excessive force noise,
making it easier to detect bent pins and stop the press
cycle before damaging expensive PC boards.
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15
10
5
SensiPress detects bent pin and
cancels press cycle
lbs.
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PRESS-FIT MACHINES
COMPARISON CHART
Base Machine
CBP
CSP
CMP-5T
CMP-10T
System Type
Semi-automatic press,
bench-top
Semi-automatic press,
standalone with shuttle
Semi-automatic press,
standalone
Semi-automatic press,
standalone
Footprint (W x L X H)
785 x 610 x 840 mm
(3 x 24 x 33 in)
785 x 965 x 1.625 mm
(31 x 38 x 64 in)
965 x 915 x 1.780 mm
(38 x 36 x 60 in)
1.095 x 1.095 x 1.855 mm
(43 x 43 x 73 in)
Estimated Cycle Speed
3 – 5 sec/connector
6 – 8 sec/stroke including
shuttle of product
3 – 5 sec/connector
3 – 5 sec/connector
PCB Size
460 x 610 mm (18 x 24 in)
Application dependent
610 x 915 mm (24 x 36 in)
760 x 915 mm (30 x 36 in)
Force Capability
44 kN (5 tons)
44 kN (up to 5 tons)
44 kN (5 tons)
89 kN (10 tons)
Electrical Requirements
208/240 VAC, 1 ph
6 amps, 50/60 Hz
208/240 VAC, 1 ph, 6 amps, 208/240 VAC, 1 ph
50/60 Hz
15 amps, 50/60 Hz
208/240 V AC, 1 ph
15 amps, 50/60 Hz
Air Requirements
0.6 Mpa (80 – 120 psi)
dry air
0.6 Mpa (80 – 120 psi)
dry air
0.6 Mpa (80 – 120 psi)
dry air
0.6 Mpa (80 – 120 psi)
dry air
Pin Defect Detection
SensiPress (standard)
Pin Penetration (optional)
SensiPress (standard)
SensiPress (standard)
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LINE OF PRESS-FIT MACHINES
CBP Electric Bench-Top Press
Machine
The CBP servo electric press provides the ability to
process most compliant pin connector applications in
a compact bench-top system. Board size capacity and
press force range allows the system to handle a wide
range of applications for low to medium production
volume operations.
Servo Drive Precision
Each system is supplied with a servo electric drive
with force feedback control. The CBP is available in
44 kN (5 ton) force capacity to handle compliant pin
connectors. With PC control, the servo driven CBP
provides an easily programmed press system with
automatic set up from press cycle to press cycle. The
With SensiPress
Technology
system reaches levels of precision and accuracy not
available in a pneumatic or hydraulic press.
Monitor and Control for Quality
Force, distance and speed are the core parameters of
any press cycle. With feed back and PC control, the
CBP system can monitor and control each characteristic of every press stroke run on the press in real-time.
If any aspect of that press cycle is outside of specified
limits, the CBP can stop the press, mid-stroke, to
prevent damage to the PCB, thereby reducing or
eliminating rework and/or scrap. Common problems
such as PCB holes out of tolerance, missing connectors, improper connectors used and, in some cases,
bent pins can be detected and reported to eliminate
quality problems.
Product Features
• Servo electric press
• PCB capacity of 460 x 610 mm (18 x 24 in)
• Press force capacity of 44 kN (5 tons)
• Ability to monitor and control force,
distance and speed for every press cycle
• Full SPC data of every component pressed for
quality assurance and traceability
• Database driven software for simple programming
and automatic setup
• Small foot-print for low to medium volume product
levels
Eliminate Operator Error
By pre-programming the parameters of connector
applied, the CBP will automatically adjust set-up
parameters from one press cycle to the next. There is
no need for (therefore no chance of operator error
associated with) adjusting stroke, stops or force
adjustments from one cycle to the next. Even simple
errors of using the wrong connector or tool can be
eliminated to assure proper application of every
connector and avoid costly scrap.
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Simple Operation
PC control of CBP systems allows for simple and
flexible programming. All data for connectors and
tools are entered and stored in databases. These
specifications allow the CBP to automatically set up
and control each press cycle to reduce operator
intervention and human error. Every press cycle
Features
Light Curtain
The CBP system is supplied with standard 2 hand
tie-down activation. A standard safety light curtain
prevents the start of the press cycle and will stop the
system if at any time the light curtain is broken.
completed can be serialized and stored for full quality
Tool In Place Sensor
traceability.
This sensor system assures the insertion tool being
Run Time Press Monitoring
The run time screen provides complete operator
interface and feedback. Each press cycle is monitored
for Force vs Distance and data is clearly displayed.
Press stroke status is shown to acknowledge proper
application or error information. A picture of the end
used is centered under the press ram to avoid damage
to the connector or PCB. This system uses a light
source in the press ram to interact with reflective tape
(not provided) on the insertion tool. If the tool is not
properly centered and the light reflection is not
detected, the press will not begin a press cycle.
product can also be used to guide the operator
Air Table with Foot-switch
through the pressing sequence to reduce operator
This feature provides pneumatic plumbing in the press
error.
tabletop and an activation foot-switch to allow for an
“air bearing” surface between the support fixture and
the tabletop. This greatly reduces the effort to slide
the PCB, fixture, connector and tool stack-up under
and back out of the press during each cycle.
Touch Screen Monitor
Provides a touch screen monitor in place of the
standard non-touch screen. Allows for simple input
for programming and operation of the press system.
Bar-code Scanner (Optional)
Provides bar code scanner system to allow for
serialization of PCBs.
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LINE OF PRESS-FIT MACHINES
CSP Shuttle Electric Press
Machine
The CSP incorporates an automatic shuttle system and
customized tooling fixtures into the proven TE press-fit
line for fast and simple product presentation. Focused
at the application of PCB’s onto compliant pin housings, this system is provided with full control and
monitoring of force, distance and speed for quality
assurance of every product applied.
Servo Drive Precision
Each system is supplied with a servo electric drive with
force feedback control. Force capacity is available up to
44 kN (5 tons) to handle a range of compliant pin
housings and connectors on the market today. Compared to pneumatic or hydraulic systems, the CSP press
is quiet, efficient, and does not suffer from oil leaks that
can damage PCBs. With PC control, the servo driven
CSP press provides an easily programmed press system
with automatic set up from press cycle to press cycle.
Monitor and Control For Quality
Force, distance and speed are the core parameters of
any press cycle. With feed back and PC control, CSP
systems can monitor and control each characteristic of
every press stroke run on the press in real-time.
If any aspect of that press cycle is outside of specified
limits, the system can stop the press, mid-stroke, to
prevent damage to the product and reduce or eliminate
scrap. This gives CSP systems a distinct advantage
over pneumatic or hydraulic systems which can not
offer the same level of control. Optional pin penetration
sensing (PPS) tools also allow the CSP to assure that
every pin has properly penetrated the PCB a predetermined minimum distance. Any missing, bent or improperly seated pins will be detected and illustrated to the
operator.
Faster Processing
The CSP is supplied with an automatic product shuttle
that locates the product stack up under the ram and
The system ensures part presence and then shuttles the
product under the ram mounted upper tool to complete
the press cycle. This allows the system to automatically
press the product while the operators hands are free to
perform other tasks such as preparing the next product
to be applied. The end result is increased quality by
assuring proper product location and decreased processing time.
Eliminate Operator Error
Quality is provided not only through the monitoring and
control of the press cycle, but also through the avoidance
of operator error. By pre-programming the parameters of
the product applied, the CSP will automatically adjust
set-up parameters from one press cycle to the next. There
is no need for (and therefore no chance of operator error
associated with) adjusting stroke stops or force adjustments from one cycle to the next. Even simple errors of
using the wrong product can be eliminated to assure
proper application and avoid costly scrap.
upper insertion tool. The operator loads the PCB and
housing/connector into a lower support fixture that is
mounted on the shuttle and hits the start switch.
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Optional Pin Penetration Sensing Tooling (PPS)
Our patented pin penetration sensing (PPS) tooling
provides an additional quality check for products
applied on a CSP. PPS tools are specifically designed
for the product applied to verify that every pin properly penetrates the PCB by a predetermined distance.
Coupled with force monitoring, PPS tools give assurance of the proper location, penetration and application of every compliant pin on every product applied.
The PPS check is performed in real-time without the
need for an additional or destructive quality test.
General Specifications
Description
Shuttle servo electric press for the application of
compliant pin products. Typical applications include
the application of PCBs to compliant pin housings
and connectors. System is capable of monitoring and
controlling the force, distance and speed of a press
cycle and maintaining quality records of every press
cycle in real-time. Optional pin penetration sensing
tooling can assure the proper location and penetration
of every pin applied through the PCB.
Performance
Drive Z: Electric servo drive, ball-screw
Housing size: 150 x 75 mm (6 x 3 in)
Force capacity: Up to 44 kN (5 tons)
Speed: Application dependent. Typical time for
shuttle in, press and shuttle out is 6 – 10 seconds.
Tooling
Insertion tool type: Fixed (to ram)
Support tool: Shuttle mounted fixture
Standard (non-sensing) and PPS (pin penetration
sensing) tools are available.
Control and Interface
Parameters: Force, distance, speed, pin penetration
Product Features
(optional)
• Servo system for product location under press ram
Controller: PC
• Housing capacity of 75 x 150 mm (3 x 6 in)
Operating system: Windows based platform
Other sizes are possible. Please contact your local
Interface: Touchscreen with mouse and keyboard
TE representative for assistance
• Press force capacity up to 44 kN (5 tons)
• Ability to monitor and control force, distance and
speed for every press cycle
Services
Power: 208/240 VAC, 1 ph, 6A, 50/60 Hz
Air: Shop air of 5 CFM at 80 psi
• Option pin penetration sensing (PPS) tooling assure
Dimensions (W x L x H)
proper pin penetration
760 x 965 x 1.625 mm (30 x 38 x 64 in)
• Full SPC data of every component pressed for
Weight: 272 kg (600 lbs)
quality assurance and traceability
• Database driven software for simple programming
and automatic setup
• Small foot-print, self contained system can be easily
located on operation floor
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LINE OF PRESS-FIT MACHINES
CMP Manual Electric Servo Presses
CMP Machines
The CMP manual electric servo presses are designed
with a rigid “H” frame to minimize deflection.
The CMP-5T press provides 44 kN (5 tons) of force
while the CMP-10T press provides 89 kN (10 tons) of
force. The operator is able to manually adjust the
press head and/or the PCB between connector press
cycles.
An air bearing system provides effortless press head
positioning. The PCB capacity of the CMP-5T press is
With SensiPress
Technology
610 x 915 mm (24 x 36 in) and the PCB capacity of the
CMP-10T press is 760 x 900 mm (30 x 36 in). The SPC
feature within the CMP’s included software provides a
press log and in addition, allows press force plotting
for every connector.
The product setup for these machines is accomplished
without any required hardware adjustments. The use of
tool and connector databases, and a press sequence
program, provides a fully data driven press cycle.
There is a wide range of insertion tools available for
these machines for both TE and non TE products.
The machine features a touch screen monitor for
enhanced machine operation, an air table option that
With SensiPress
Technology
assists the operator when positioning product under
the press head, and an optional bar code scanner,
which provides fast PCB serial number entry,
Product Features
• 44 kN force (5 tons) CMP-5T
• 89 kN force (10 tons) CMP-10T
• Board capacity of 610 x 915 mm (24 x 36 in) CMP-5T
• Board capacity 760 x 915 mm (30 x 36 in) CMP-10T
• Computer controller
• Automatic setup – no adjustments
• Speed, height & force control
• SPC on pressing force
• Wide range of insertion heads for TE Connectivity
and non TE Connectivity products available
• Versatile interface for the incorporation
of other tools
• Easy-to-use operator interface
• Insertion force monitoring
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