Development of an automation strategy for joining with reactive nanofoils

Abstract

Consulta en la Biblioteca ETSI Industriales (Riunet)

[en] Reactive multi-layer foils provide a localized source of heat up to 1500ºC in a nanosecond; therefore they are useful to create solder joints, particularly in the electronics sector. The aim of this master thesis was to find an automated strategy to join components with the nanofoils. This objective arises from the absence of an automated solution for this type of bonding by nanomaterial. The research part of this study involved the search of automated solutions for similar processes, as this technology is fairly new only solutions for similar products such as wafer and PCB’s were founded. Next stage of the master thesis was to look for methodologies in order to design the optimal layout for the automated solution. After the study of the different methodologies the conclusion was that the Systematic Planning of Manufacturing Cells is the recommended procedure to follow due to the characteristics of the problem. After describing the Systematic Planning of Manufacturing Cell method, it was applied to a theoretical case study for different possible product which will be manufactured in the cell. Once the theoretical approach was developed, practical cases from the industry world are posed such as PCB assembly. At the last part of the study, the practical cases are described in detail with modules and requirements for a possible future implementation.