VACUUM FIXTURE

VACUUM FIXTURE
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VACUUM FIXTURE

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Overview
ATX specializes in constructing vacuum fixtures for testing environments, providing robust, compact, and adaptable solutions for standard test systems. These fixtures are designed to manage complex testing requirements with high probe numbers and extensive component groups.
Specifications and Features
  • Single and Multi-Chamber Fixtures: Basic systems with flexible extensions for enhanced contacting performance.
  • Two-Stage Fixtures: Allow securely separated in-circuit and functional testing within the same unit.
  • Multi-Sided Fixtures: Enable testing from multiple angles, enhancing testing depth and reliability.
  • Fine-Pitch Fixtures: Designed for small pad diameters and spacings, offering high accuracy and durability.
  • Exchangeable Cassettes: Facilitate rapid testing of different products, ideal for small batches and mini-series.
Testing with Vacuum Technology
Vacuum fixtures exert more force on small areas compared to mechanical or pneumatic systems, making them suitable for testing processes with a high number of test pins. This technology is particularly effective for in-circuit and functional tests of assembled circuit boards.
Customization and Flexibility
ATX provides customized solutions based on customer requirements, including chamber sizes and interfaces compatible with various standard test systems. The fixtures are delivered fully fitted, wired, and tested, or customized as per client needs.
Benefits
  • Robust and durable design.
  • High contacting quality and efficiency.
  • Flexibility in testing more products within limited space.
  • Reduced maintenance costs and increased testing accuracy.
Conclusion
ATX's vacuum fixtures offer a comprehensive solution for complex testing environments, providing flexibility, efficiency, and high performance. Their products are adaptable to future requirements, ensuring long-term reliability and cost-effectiveness.
Upgrading Equipment
This document provides a guide on upgrading existing equipment to a new technical platform using interface converters. It highlights ATX's expertise in developing suitable solutions for various testing systems and offers examples and individual solutions.
Interface Converters
The document lists various interface converters that enable the integration of new and established equipment, ensuring the continued use of tried-and-tested systems. Examples include conversions from GR228x to various fixtures like GR227x, Schlumberger 700, and others, as well as conversions involving HP307x, MTS300, and Spectrum systems.
Individual Solutions
ATX offers customized solutions, including vacuum fixtures with functional tools, part-automated solutions, CPU sockets, and integrated applications for visual inspection. The company emphasizes its ability to work closely with clients to design and implement tailored solutions, from product development to testing infrastructure optimization.
Top-Quality Accessories
The document details various accessories available from ATX, such as tooling pins, spacers, insertion devices, pushfingers, sensor electronics, and more. Each accessory is listed with its specifications and order number, ensuring precise and efficient ordering.
Conclusion
ATX positions itself as a partner in technological and product-related excellence, offering consultancy services and collaboration opportunities to achieve client visions without limitations. The document underscores ATX's commitment to quality and innovation in designing and producing fixtures and accessories.
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SINGLE AND MULTI-CHAMBER FIXTURES FINE-PITCH AND EXCHANGEABLE CASSETTES YOUR SOLUTION SPECIALIST IN FIXTURE CONSTRUCTION

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VACUUM FIXTURE Vacuum fixtures Testing with vacuum technology is a demanding process. In complex test environments there is often a lack of space, while the component groups are often extensive and have a large number of testing points. And because probe numbers are also high, a wide range of technical obstacles needs to be overcome. So how can reliable results be achieved in spite of this? Top-class vacuum fixtures from ATX are the answer. A match for any task – peak long-term performance. Die folgenden Varianten stehen zur Verfügung: One decisive benefit of working closely together with ATX...

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TESTING USING VACUUM TECHNOLOGY A high-tech concept in a nutshell Testing with maximised application of pressure When it comes to precise in-circuit tests and functional In one decisive point testing in vacuum fixtures is superior les optimum results to be achieved. What basically differen- to exert considerably more force, in particular on small areas, tests of assembled circuit boards, vacuum technology enab- to other testing technologies. With the vacuum it is possible tiates it from other test systems is the technical application than is possible with mechanical or pneumatic systems. This...

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SINGLE & MULTI-CHAMBER FIXTURES Flexibility integrated into the basic concept H I G H L I G H T S • Robust & durable • Outstanding contactingquality • Tried-and-tested technology • Testing of more products • More efficient testing For seamless adaptation to your requirements The single chamber vacuum fixture represents our efficient concept with its high level of flexibility. Testing by means of is the extended version and is ideal for handling more products in the various chambers. The result is high volumes and robust basic model. The multi-chamber vacuum fixture vacuum fixtures offers you...

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INTERFACES & CHAMBER SIZE Your requirements are our benchmarks You order it – we deliver it Flexibility is a vital consideration, even before you decide on the We also supply high quality basic kits in various sizes, on units in all stages of development and for all standard test sys- the customer. Accessories which can be supplied range from purchase of your new vacuum fixture. We can provide you with tems, ranging from Acculogic/Scorpion, Aeroflex and Agilent/ request modified and with the accessories as specified by push fingers, vacuum hoods and mechanical pressure units to board markers,...

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TWO-STAGE FIXTURES Different tests efficiently combined H I G H L I G H T S • Combining tests as required • Real two-stage technology • Real bi-level • Both sides expandable • Lots of options Optionally with bi-level and double-sided capability ATX‘s high-capacity, extremely durable two-stage fixtures As a further functional option you can apply the two-stage with real two-stage technology you can conveniently imple- sides in electrical and pneumatic operation. In addition you open up new possibilities for you. Because we provide you fixture in one-sided operation, or implemented on both ment...

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MULTI-SIDED FIXTURES For consider act sidelong Complex contacting 30-mm linear movement 90° angle of opening Pin guidance on both sides • Bi-level capable Four-square customer benefits Do you wish to process your units under test from all angles? Whether you select the standard solution for the hood or with all the necessary possibilities for expanding the depth requirements, we will support you with the perfect solution. prefer a hood design which is specially produced to your test The multi-sided version of our vacuum fixture provides you For example, we can deliver your device with variable...

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FINE-PITCH FIXTURES For test point diameters and grids at the micro level H I G H L I G H T S • For a pad radius of up to 0.2mm • For pad spacings of up to 0.6mm • High accuracy levels • Universally extendable • Low maintenance Extremely refined and reliably reproducible In delicate testing operations the technology which is ap- And by the way, our fine pitch technology has further bene- we at ATX have our own fine-pitch software we can create bility, product life and contacting accuracy of the rigid pins. plied has to be perfect to the very last detail. And because fits for your company, because...

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EXCHANGEABLE CASSETTES For a rapid succession of tests H I G H L I G H T S • For a range of different units under test • For all standard testing systems • Inexpensive and convenient • Space-saving • Two-stage capable Ideal for minimising your testing costs However, there are even more benefits: We can offer you high-capacity vacuum exchangeable cassette systems for various versions of our vacuum fixtures. • The exchangeable cassettes are easy to replace and take up This is an ideal solution if you test a range of different pro- little storage space because they are small and light. ducts one...

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INTERFACE CONVERTERS The best way to integrate the new and the established Enabling continued use of tried-and-tested equipment If you operate one or more established text fixtures which The examples in this overview will indicate the range we can formance you don‘t wish to do without, this is no problem tem we convert to another test system. have been running smoothly for years and giving you per- offer in this area. The below list shows from which test sys- at all. ATX offers a perfectly configured interface converter which will efficiently enable you to upgrade your productive and useful existing...

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INDIVIDUAL SOLUTIONS Imagine your ideal solution You set the targets – we make them possible! Let‘s sit down and plan your ideal solution together! In the course of the years we have developed many special on to create technological and product-related excellence. If functional tools to counteract the distortion of printed solutions. These include vacuum fixtures with individual Our consultancy services can provide you with the inspirati- circuit boards, part-automated solutions, CPU sockets and you work in a team with our fixture specialists there are no integrated applications for visual inspection...

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