28.04.2021 / News

The technologies used in the production areas of EL.C.A.

In the production of electronic boards EL.C.A. is able to provide the best technological solution and a prompt advice to adopt the most suitable choice for the individual project. It is possible to assembly the components the SMT technique (Surface Mount Technology) or PTH (Pin Through Hole). Both have advantages and ideal conditions of use. Let’s see in detail what the differences are.

The PTH technology indicates the traditional system and provides for the mounting of the components on the electronic boards through the holes applied on the printed circuit boards. The process takes place almost entirely in manual form, except for the initial processing with performing machines that have the task of performing the component before the next assembly. PTH technology is used when the components are designed specifically for this kind of process or when they are large, as in the case of power components, that cannot be mounted with the SMT technique.

Being a manual processing, in order to be able to perfectly mount the various type of electronic board, PTH technology requires considerable precision, experience and training, which is obtained also thanks to the constant participation in specific IPC training courses. EL.C.A. Uses 3 production lines using PTH technology with 2 maxiwave and a select line.

Surface mount technology has spread since the 1980s and is also used in electronics for the assembly of a printed circuit board. Unlike the PTH technique, the application of electronic components on the surface of the circuit does not require the need to drill holes.

The SMT solution offers several advantages:

  • reduced or very small dimensions of the components resulting in a smaller footprint of the boards and the finished product
  • much faster assembly thanks to the use of more and more performing and precise machinery
  • possibility to mount the components on both sides of the printed circuit board
  • considerable economic savings compared to the manual assembly technique

EL.C.A. Has 3 production lines that use SMT technology with a daily productivity of over 40,000 components per hour.