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GERBER TRANSLATION SERVICES
(Outputs
to most popular Assembly, AOI & ATE Test Equipment.
Also outputs to Gencad, Fabmaster, PADS, Mentor Graphics, IPC-D-356,
etc.)
Maybe you already have manufacturing software that you use to program production floor equipment, etc but you need a way to convert newer or non supported cad file formats to this software. Unisoft can import virtually any CAD format and export a standard file for import to your existing manufacturing software. Output formats include Fabmaster, IPCD356, Mentor Graphics, PADS .ASC, etc. For example Unisoft can import virtually any CAD file format and export to Teradyne/Genrad D2B Alchemist or Fabmaster software. We can sell you this software for your use or can perform the conversion service for you and return the correct files to you.
Use our in-house Gerber translation service to convert your GERBER files. Raw Gerber data is devoid of most intelligent information used in manufacturing such as referenced designators, pin numbers and x/y locations. Our service quickly translates your Gerber files into an intelligent working database ready for use in manufacturing. Need gerber conversion, gerber to netlist, x/y, etc. Call (203) 913-0782 for details or fill in the "GERBER TRANSLATION SERVICE FORM" below.
Do you have
special problems such as gerber translation - For example: You do not have the native CAD files for your
project. You only have the raw Gerber Files and a BOM (Bill Of Materials).
You need to program
production equipment such as Automatic Assembly Equipment, AOI Inspection
Equipment or ATE Test Equipment (Fly Probe, In-Circuit or MDA) and you do not
know where to turn -- we can do it for you!
Our
in-house service translates
your raw Gerber files and BOM files into real reference designators, theta
rotation, part numbers, X/Y component pin geometries, values,
tolerances, etc. This data is then used by Process Engineers,
Test Engineers, etc. Process Engineers use the data to program their SMT,
Thru-hole Automatic Assembly,
AOI Inspection
Equipment and create process assembly instruction documents, etc.
Test Engineers use the data to program their ATE (Genrad ".ckt", Teradyne "ipl", Hewlett Packard "board &
board x/y"), MDA, and
flying probe test equipment (Takaya, etc.) and
design the "Bed of Nails" test fixtures.
Of course the software
also imports virtually all standard native CAD file types too!
If you are at that point a possible next step in your evaluation is an online demonstration. For questions or to schedule a demonstration call 203-913-0782 or email service@unisoft-cim.com .
IMPORTING CAD FILES: A list and
samples of the CAD file formats Unisoft imports are on our website
at
http://www.unisoft-cim.com/importers.htm .
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Customer:
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Sample Assembly machine setup file used by
process engineers:
IC4 360-0834
90
1.575
1.475
R24 111-0122
270 2.750
3.200
R26 111-0103
270 2.250
3.200
Generic Output
has every component pin and is used
by test engineers to setup their test equipment:
1 net1 C1.1 X -4.800 Y 0.320 Top Smd
2 net2 C1.2 X -4.800 Y 0.180 Top Smd
1 net1 C10.1 X -5.125 Y 0.720 Bottom Smd
3 net3 C10.2 X -5.125 Y 0.580 Bottom Smd
In
addition to the export outputs
above we can translate from raw Gerber file
formats such as IPC-D-356
for Takaya Flying Probe ATE, GenCAD, FabMaster FATF, and others.
When we build a netlist
and x/y data files from Gerber data we verify
connections on each layer to ensure proper connectivity. This
insures that we catch any netlist errors. We
also verify that the export process correctly interprets these
netlist and x/y locations.
As a bonus the Gerber conversion is compatible with our VIEW-MARKUP software and all other UniSOFT FACTORY modules. With VIEW-MARKUP you can display the PC Board assembly and actively search components, pins, etc. Click here for more VIEW-MARKUP information
| Additional Translation Services | 1) TRANSLATE
STANDARD CAD FILES TO FLAT ASCII FILES
- Inexpensively & quickly using our proprietary software, UniSOFT will translate
most any CAD file from your CAD system to extract the net and drill information. 2) EQUIPMENT SETUP FILES - Some electronic manufacturing customers find it more convenient or cost effective to send us their CAD or Gerber data and have us create the exact files necessary to setup their test or assembly equipment. For ATE test we create the necessary input circuit description files and test fixture fabrication files. For assembly we create optimized placement programs that run the assembly equipment. 3) SPECIAL TRANSLATIONS - In addition, we can often handle data that requires special translation or other processing. For example CAD or Gerber to custom assembly or test equipment. |
INVESTIGATE OUR OTHER SHOP FLOOR AUTOMATION SOFTWARE:
- CELLS WORKFLOW Product Tracking MES is a Process Control System for use in manufacturing sectors such as electronics, semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and food processing. CELLS WORKFLOW Product Tracking MES includes complete product tracking, inventory tracking software, defect tracking software, collection data, deliver & control documents, Statistical Process Control (SPC) quality reporting and more.
- Circuit Master TEST and FIXTURE will accurately setup your Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) and design your "bed of nails" test fixturing.
- FREE CAD importing: Circuit Master VIEW-MARKUP is assembly viewer software quickly find components, pin, shorts between traces, etc. VIEW-MARKUP is also a redline tool that allows annotation of the assembly to create work and assembly instructions, etc. Click here to download the VIEW-MARKUP Software
- Circuit Master PLACE will quickly program your surface mount SMT and thru-hole assembly equipment.
- Circuit Master GERBER CONNECTION imports raw Gerber data and allows the user to add intelligent information to the shapes on the display. This smart data is then used directly by the other UniSOFT FACTORY software modules or export to standard ASCII file formats for use by other manufacturing systems.
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