The new function accesses existing AOI measurement data and uses it as the basis for automatic tolerance adjustment. This allows test programs to be optimized in a targeted manner without having to rely on estimated values. Results or measured values from other PCBA can also be used, which significantly increases flexibility and informative value. This significant development step in the optimization of inspection programs is made possible by a powerful database that stores all measured values from AOI inspections and the associated image data.
This information is available to the user at the touch of a button, clearly displayed and including failure images. This allows users to see directly how changed tolerance limits affect previous and current test results: Are false rejects reduced? Is there a risk of defect slip? This results in time savings, increases security during program optimization, and enables targeted slip control. Additional support is provided by automatic tolerance adjustment based on statistical calculations, providing even greater efficiency in debugging.
The company’s MagicClick has previously set industry standards in fully automatic AOI test program generation. Smart Debug takes the next technological step, this time in targeted optimization and data analysis. The software function is an integral part of the PILOT AOI software from the manufacturer and will be delivered with new systems starting in September. Starting in October, the function will be available to AOI users as an update starting with version 7.2.
