Touchless Soldering
Desktop Laser Soldering.
Touchless Soldering
Desktop Laser Soldering.
Laser Soldering
Touchless Soldering
Desktop Laser Soldering.
Laser Soldering
PRECISION SOLDERING FOR INTRINCATE APPLICATIONS
Fancort & Japan Unix bring you cutting-edge Laser Soldering Robot Technology powered by Japan UNIX—renowned as the global leader in laser soldering solutions. With pinpoint accuracy down to a 0.1mm spot size, laser soldering enables unparalleled precision, tackling challenges that conventional methods cannot address.
Our state-of-the-art process development lab is equipped with advanced laser soldering systems, ready for sampling and fine-tuning your manufacturing processes.
WHY CHOOSE LASER SOLDERING?
- Accelerated soldering speeds.
- Precise heat control with minimal spread.
- Optimal performance with fragile components.
Laser soldering delivers superior connections, safeguards sensitive electronics, and boosts productivity, making it the preferred choice for modern electronics manufacturing
Laser Soldering Process
Pre-Heat: In both processes, the temperature is gradually raised to prevent thermal shock to sensitive components. Flux is applied to clean the surfaces and promote better bonding.
Heating: For contact soldering, a heated iron tip is used to transfer heat to the joint, melting the solder. In laser soldering, a focused laser beam is activated to rapidly heat the solder and components, ensuring precise control over the temperature to avoid damage.
Post-Heat: Solder is applied to the joint in both methods. In contact soldering, the molten solder fills gaps and forms a solid connection. In laser soldering, the solder melts and flows into place, creating a strong bond without overheating surrounding areas.
Cooling: The iron tip or laser is removed, and the joint is allowed to cool, solidifying the solder and ensuring a reliable electrical and mechanical connection.
Both techniques ensure a secure solder joint but differ in their heat application—contact soldering uses a heated iron, while laser soldering uses a focused beam of light.
Pre-Heat: In both processes, the temperature is gradually raised to prevent thermal shock to sensitive components. Flux is applied to clean the surfaces and promote better bonding.
Heating: For contact soldering, a heated iron tip is used to transfer heat to the joint, melting the solder. In laser soldering, a focused laser beam is activated to rapidly heat the solder and components, ensuring precise control over the temperature to avoid damage.
Post-Heat: Solder is applied to the joint in both methods. In contact soldering, the molten solder fills gaps and forms a solid connection. In laser soldering, the solder melts and flows into place, creating a strong bond without overheating surrounding areas.
Cooling: The iron tip or laser is removed, and the joint is allowed to cool, solidifying the solder and ensuring a reliable electrical and mechanical connection.
Both techniques ensure a secure solder joint but differ in their heat application—contact soldering uses a heated iron, while laser soldering uses a focused beam of light.
Pre-Heat: Before soldering, it's important to gradually warm up the components to prevent thermal shock. With a laser, the beam warms the joint in a controlled manner, ensuring the temperature rises evenly without stressing the components. Flux is still needed to help with bonding.
Heating: This is where the real action happens. In laser soldering, a precise laser beam heats the soldering area without touching it, reducing heat spread to nearby parts.
Post-Heat: Once the joint is hot enough, the solder melts and flows into place. With a laser, the solder paste or wire melts instantly under the beam, flowing into the joint without overheating the surrounding area.
Cooling: After the solder is applied, it needs to cool and solidify. In laser soldering, once the beam turns off, the joint cools quickly, forming a precise and reliable bond.
Advantages of Laser Soldering
Contact vs Non-contact
Contact
Possible Stress
• Physical contact to the substrate
• Flux residue (carbide)
Dead Space
• It is necessary to secure space for the tip and solder wire feed.
Solder Amount
• There is a certain amount of solder that is brought to the wet surface of the tip.
Laser
Possible Stress
• No physical contact
• No carbide
Dead Space
• It is necessary to secure just solder wire feeding space
• Solder paste
• Any type of preform are approachable
Solder Amount
• Fed solder properly amounts
- Laser Soldering Specifications & Capabilities
Specifications
PAD SIZE COMPATIBILITY
- Minimum Pad Size: 0.7mm square or 1.4mm x 0.7mm rectangular
- Maximum Pad Size: 11mm square or 13.8mm x 3.5mm rectangular
SPOT SIZE ADJUSTMENT
- Minimum Spot Size: 0.2mm diameter
- Maximum Spot Size: 3.5mm diameter
- Spot Size Adjustment: Programmable with multi-step control (up to 10 steps per laser shot)
- Dynamic Spot Size: Multi-phi spot size can adjust between 1mm and 3mm on the fly (custom heads are not available for other spot ranges at this time).
LASER TYPE & OUTPUT
- Type: Laser Diode (Lasider, 940nm wavelength)
- Available Power Options: 45W / 75W / 130W
- Effect on Solder Materials: No adverse effects; compatible with most solder materials
MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY
- Ideal for FR4, tinned, pre-fluxed, and gold-plated pads
- Solder Types: Supports all solder alloys, including lead-free
- Thermal Sensitivity: For heat-sensitive components, masking or lighter-colored materials is recommended to reduce absorption (as the laser targets dark surfaces).
THERMAL CONTROL & SOLDERING PROCESS
- Localized Heating: Reduces thermal shock compared to contact methods
- Maximum Temperature: 380°C localized heat (optimal for FR4 substrates)
- Ramp-up and Cool-down Rates: Approximately 5mm/sec for both heating and cooling phases, ensuring minimal impact on joint integrity
- Programmable Thermal Control: Preprogrammable with up to 10 temperature steps per cycle
OPTICAL SYSTEM
- Optics: Focused and shaped via high-precision optical lenses
- Energy Distribution: Factory-profiled to ensure uniform heating; regular power meter checks recommended
PRECISION & CALLIBRATION
- Positioning Accuracy: Dependent on the robot platform used with the laser system
- Recalibration: Requires recalibration approximately once a year; features an automated tuning function
MONITORING & FEEDBACK
- In-process Monitoring: Equipped with both pyrometer-based thermal feedback and soldering manager tools for quality control
- Inspection Options: Supports real-time inspection for thermal and solder joint integrity through external monitoring tools
COMPONENT LIFESPAN & MAINTENANCE
- Laser Diode Lifespan: Approximately 25,000 hours of irradiation time
- Maintenance: Annual recalibration with automated diagnostics for consistent performance
Certified Robots
Benchtop
Available in Contact and Laser.
Gantry
Available in Contact and Laser.
SCARA
Available in Contact and Laser.
6-Axis
Available in Contact and Laser.
Modules
Available in Contact and Laser.
Certified Platforms
Twin-Table Benchtop
Available in Contact and Laser.
Stand-Alone Gantry
Available in Contact and Laser.
Twin-Table Gantry
Available in Contact and Laser.
SCARA Cell
Available in Contact and Laser.
Stand-Alone Cell
Available in Contact and Laser.
Inline Cell
Available in Contact and Laser.
AutoBlocks
Available in Contact and Laser.
Software
- AutoBlocks Operating System
- Soldering Manager Software
AutoBlocks™ Operating System
AutoBlocks™ Operating System is Fancort’s software
platform for industrial automation technology.
Sample Videos
Discover the Soldering Manager software
Soldering Manager is the leading software app to control your soldering operation; synced with FOS. With Soldering Manager, you can monitor the soldering robot's status and automatically collect and store process data.
- Video Demo 01
- Video Demo 02
- Video Demo 03
About
Industry: Aerospace/Electronics/Automotive/Medical
Application: Robotic Soldering.
Design: Fancort RAD (Robotic Automation Division)
Integrated by: Fancort RAD (Robotic Automation Division)
About
Industry: Aerospace/Electronics/Automotive/Medical
Application: Robotic Soldering.
Design: Fancort RAD (Robotic Automation Division)
Integrated by: Fancort RAD (Robotic Automation Division)
About
Industry: Aerospace/Electronics/Automotive/Medical
Application: Robotic Soldering.
Design: Fancort RAD (Robotic Automation Division)
Integrated by: Fancort RAD (Robotic Automation Division)
Robotic Soldering Add-ons
Laser soldering add-ons expand the capabilities of robotic systems by providing components such as high-precision laser modules, cooling systems, vision alignment, and safety enclosures. These tools ensure accurate, non-contact soldering with minimal thermal impact on sensitive components. Additional features like flux dispensing and process monitoring enhance consistency and quality, making laser soldering add-ons ideal for industries requiring advanced soldering solutions, including aerospace, medical devices, and high-density electronics.
Laser Soldering
- Laser Soldering
Laser Soldering Add-ons
Standard Feeder
The "Standard Feeder" from Japan Unix is typically used in robotic soldering systems to automate the process of feeding solder wire to the soldering tip. Available in High-Precision Version.
LASER SOLDERING
Thermo Pro
Non-contact thermometer to control temperature. In addition to the traditional management items for laser soldering (output, time, etc.), the incorporation of Thermo Pro™ makes it possible to manage and control the temperature during soldering.
LASER SOLDERING
Multi-phi
Variable laser beam spot diameter soldering system. Laser beam spot diameters are adjustable without moving. The variable spot diameters allow ideal soldering outcomes for diverse component shapes or various land patterns.
LASER SOLDERING
Solder Wire Preheater
Preheats solder wire to minimize solder balls and flux dispersion caused by sudden heat shock during soldering. It is also effective at reducing cycle time.
LASER SOLDERING
Traceability
Enhance traceability in manufacturing and logistics by providing accurate and reliable data capture, ensuring that each product or component can be tracked through every stage of the production process.
LASER SOLDERING
Airgun Preheater
Serves an essential role in preparing components and surfaces before soldering. Reducing thermal shock, improving solder flow, preventing cold solder joints, enhancing flux activation, and protecting sensitive components.
LASER SOLDERING
PMX 1212 Preheater
Used to heat parts or materials to a specific temperature before further processing, such as soldering, coating, or assembly. This preheating process helps improve the efficiency and quality of subsequent manufacturing steps.
LASER SOLDERING
Clean Cut Feeder
The feeder’s notching technology reduces flux dispersal and solder balls, preventing manufacturing issues like flux splatter. Available in High-Precision Version.
LASER SOLDERING
Twin Spot
Enables simultaneous soldering of two joints.
LASER SOLDERING
Area Laser
This laser can irradiate a wide area with uniform energy density. This enables selective SMT processes and simultaneous multi-point soldering.
LASER SOLDERING
Fiducial Correction
Revolutionize your robotic soldering with our cutting-edge Fiducial Correction Vision System, ensuring pinpoint accuracy and seamless precision based on fiducial marks.
LASER SOLDERING
AOI Vision Sensor
High-Performance Vision Sensor with AI capabilities.
1. Presence/Absence detection of features, patterns, edges, and circles.
2. Ethernet communication with TCP/IP, Profinet, ethernet/IP, SLMP, and FTP for saving data.
LASER SOLDERING
SVX Solder Paste Dispenser
Ideal for dispensing all medium to high viscosity pastes, epoxies, and abrasive compounds in dot and bead patters. The SVX can dispense dots as small as 0.005in in diameter.
LASER SOLDERING
Custom Fixturing
Specifically designed to hold, support, and position parts or assemblies during operations like machining, soldering, or inspection. Tailor made fixturing to ensure repeatability for your process.
LASER SOLDERING
Enhance Your Soldering Operations with Premium Add-Ons!
Unlock the full potential of your robotic soldering systems with our advanced Contact Soldering Add-Ons and Laser Soldering Add-Ons. Designed to elevate precision, efficiency, and reliability, these accessories seamlessly integrate into your workflow to meet even the most demanding production requirements.
✅ LASER SOLDERING ADD-ONS
Achieve consistent solder quality with precision tools.
Enhance performance with optional feeders, preheaters, and soldering tip upgrades.
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Laser Soldering Process
Process
Laser Soldering Process
Laser soldering offers several benefits, including rapid soldering, minimal heat dispersion, and the ability to work with delicate components.
Laser soldering ensures high-quality connections, reduces the risk of damage to sensitive electronic parts, and enhances overall manufacturing efficiency. It's the go-to solution for achieving top-notch soldering results in modern electronics assembly.
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Contact
Iron tip
Heater element
Heater cable
Tube set
Needle
Laser
Tube set
Needle
Laser Spot Sizes
Laser Spot Shapes
Laser Diode Power Available
Laser diode with output of 45W, 75W or 130W (Dual head laser power up to 200W)
Saving maintenance time
New Laser Slim Head ULD-H4
ULD-H4 Slim Laser Head
For articulated robot/space saving, our new laser head comes with downsizing and lightening. Adaptable for UNIX-FR Series and Thermo Pro™
ULD-H4 (With ThermoPro) Straight Shape
Features
・With the slim laser head, the fiber can be extended sideways.
・Approximately 50% less volume and weight than the ULD-H3 laser head.
ULD-H4L (Without ThermoPro) L-Shape
ULD-H4 Application Examples
UNIX-FR Series
Scara Robot
With Coaxial non-contact Thermometer
UNIX-FR Series
Vertical articulated Robot
Laser Irradiation for any angle
Fancort GF Gantry
Gantry Robot
With space saving in-line layout design
ULD-H4 Laser Head to chose from
Laser head can be selected according to customer's line design and requirements.
ULD-H3-Z Laser Head
ULD-H3-Z
Variable beam spot size area laser. With zoom lens. Variable area laser spot size without changing working distance.
Variable beam size with area laser to match the target product. Preset Beam Size: 10 programs Available
Specs.
ULD-H3Z Application Examples
To Use Area Lasers for a Wide Variety of Applications.
To Change Beam Size Depending on the Location
FAQ
Q: What are the most common reasons to select laser soldering technologies?
A: Micro Soldering (0.02mm spot), non-contact (allows for reflow only), no iron tip consumables, automatic spot size change.
Q: Is laser soldering faster than contact soldering?
A: Laser soldering can be slightly faster because it eliminates some mechanical movement or when used only to reflow.
Q: Does Japan Unix maintain FDA safety approval to sell laser machines in the US?
A: Absolutely
Q: How are the laser positions programmed?
A: Japan Unix was the first company to develop laser soldering more than a decade ago with the patented direct line-of-sight teaching camera that allows you to look directly through the laser beam. This makes teaching easy and avoid inaccuratie due to angle distortion.
Q: Does Japan Unix offer pyrometer modulated power controls (power cruse control)?
A: Yes, Japan Unix is the leader in direct temperature measured laser control.
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Some of our customers
Fancort customers include the following NASA engineering schools: MIT, John Hopkins, JPL, U of NH, MN, NM, TX and AZ. We are also a major supplier to the national labs system: Sandia, Draper, Fermi and Los Alamos.
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SERVICES
Robotic Soldering Automation
CONTACT SOLDERING
Contact Soldering
Desktop Contact
UNIX-DF404S
UNIX-DF304S
UNIX-DF204S
VISION SYSTEMS
Teaching Aid
Fiducial Correction System
Max Machine Vision
LASER SOLDERING
Laser Soldering
Desktop Laser
UNIX-DF303L
IRON SOLDERING
Iron Soldering
CONSUMABLES
Soldering Tips
SOLDERING KITS
Contact Soldering Kit USP5
Laser Soldering Kit ULD-02
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