Continental Automotive USA choses X-ray inspection systems from Goepel

The inline inspection system “X Line·3D” performs automatic quality inspection of solder joints and components using 3D X-ray technology. The X Line·3D was chosen after several months of evaluation. The main factor for the decision was the large fault coverage at high speed for use in line production. The X Line·3D tests 100% of the solder joints, both on the top and bottom side, in cycle time. The inspection is based on the IPC A-610F. The three-dimensional X-ray inspection detects both sides of the PCB within a continuous process. The Technical basis is the use of a real-time multi-angle image acquisition chain, which allows a complete 3D acquisition of the module. Integrated reconstruction methods allow the defined evaluation of individual layers of the UUT (Unit under Test).