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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 16, 1993
Filed:
Feb. 13, 1991
Heinz W Schlenker, Northridge, CA (US);
Louis J Hirbour, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Daniel J Gramarossa, Oakhurst, CA (US);
Future Automation, Inc., Simi Valley, CA (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is an in-line electrolytic deflash system and method for removing resin bleed and other materials from the leads of an encapsulated electronic component. An encapsulated electronic component is carried on a continuous belt through the system. The component first passes through an electrolytic deflash station which includes tanks filled with a deflash solution for loosening the resin bleed. The component is then rinsed in a low pressure rinse station, and then carried through a high pressure rinse station where the loosened resin bleed is removed from the component. The component is then further rinsed with both tap water and a deionized water. Once the component has been sufficiently rinsed any remaining moisture is blown off the part in an air knife station and the component is then passed through a dryer which completely removes any moisture remaining on the component.