Advanced PCB Assembly Equipment for Superior Quality

At Creative Hi-Tech Ltd. (CHTL), we are equipped with cutting-edge PCB assembly equipment to deliver high-performance solutions tailored to meet the unique requirements of our clients. From design to assembly, our facility integrates state-of-the-art PCB manufacturing equipment that ensures precision, reliability, and efficiency across all stages of production.
Our commitment to excellence drives us to continually invest in the latest technology, enabling us to handle projects of all sizes—from small prototypes to large-scale production—with the highest levels of quality and accuracy.
Our facility comprises equipment for all the stages of PCB design and assembly. These include 
1. Design software
2. Prototyping
3. Soldering
4. Prepping and kitting
5. Pick and place systems
6. Assembly work stations
7. Surface Mount Assembly (SMT)
8. Through Hole Assembly (PTH)    

A Look at our PCB Assembly Equipment and their Capabilities
As a provider of PCB assembly services in Illinois, our facility houses two production lines, prepping systems, as well as workstations, assembly lines, and assorted systems for SMT and PTH processes respectively. The following lists provide complete information regarding all the PCB assembly equipment used at our facility.

Prepping and Kitting Equipment

• Material Storage with RoHS Compliance Area
  • Ideal Wire Processor
  • GPD CF-8 Component Former
  • PEI OLAMEF TP6 Lead Formation System
  • Hepco 8000-1 Axial Lead Formation System
  • Hepco-APS 1500-1 Radial Lead Formation System

Surface Mount Technologies 
SMT Line 1:

• Speedline MPM / Ultraflex 3000 Printer
  • Screen Printer with Camera System, Aperture to Pad learning, “Gridlock” Board Support System, etc.

• Juki RS-1 Pick & Place Machine
  • Laser Alignment
  • Chip Shooter Placement at 42,000 CPH
  • From 0201 to 74mm sq. Component Placement Capability

• Juki RS-1 Pick & Place Machine
  • Laser Alignment & Vision System
  • Fine Pitch, BGA, & MicroBGA Placement at 42,000 CPH
  • From 0201 to 74mm sq. Component Placement Capability

• Juki Matric Tray Changer
  • Capable up to 44 Different Types of QFP, QFN, BGA, CSP, etc.
  • 30 tray capacity

• Vitronics Soltec XPM2 with Brush Roller Output
  • Lead-free Compatibility
  • 10 Zone Air Convection Reflow

SMT Line 2:

• Speedline MPM Accuflex Printer
  • Screen Printer with 2D Camera System, Auto Pin Placement, Auto Wiper, etc.

• Juki JX-100 Pick & Place Machines
  • Laser Alignment System
  • Chip Shooter, Placement at 16,000 CPH
  • From 0201 to 74mm sq. Component Placement Capability

• Juki KE2060E Pick & Place Machinee
  • Laser Alignment & Vision System
  • 7 Mil Pitch, BGA, & MicroBGA Placement
  • From 0201 to 74mm sq. Component Placement Capability
  • Placement at 12,500 CPH (Laser Centering/Effective Tact)
  • 1 Multi-nozzle Laser Head along with 1 High Resolution Head

• Juki Matric Tray Changer
  • Capable up to 44 Different Types of QFP, QFN, BGA, CSP, etc.
  • 20 tray capacity

• Vitronics Soltec XPM2 with Brush Roller Output
  • Lead-free Compatibility
  • 10 Zone Air Convection Reflow Including a 3 Zone Cooling System with Nitrogen Option

Inspection Equipment

• Mirtec MV-6 Omni 3D AOI
  • 15 mega pixel CoaXPress Camera Technology
  • 8 Phase color lighting system
  • 10 Mega pixel side viewer camera
• Genrad ICT
• Glenbrook Jewel Box 70LC X Ray Machine

Plated Through Hole Technologies

• IAC TH Assembly Workstation

• Techmation Assembly Line

• Electrovert Vectra Elite Wave Solder System
  • Lead-free Capabilities & “Quick Change” Solder Pot
  • 3 Convection Preheaters, 1 Infrared Preheater, & Dual Wave Capabilities
  • ServoJet Programmable Fluxer Module with Self-contained External Fluxer Cabinet
  • Real-time 3D Graphic Animation of System & Process
  • User-friendly Operator Interface Console with Storage for 5000+ Unique Recipes

• Conveyer Technologies Unloader

• Q2G-2000 Lead Trimming System

• Nordson Novo 102 Selective Solder
  • Max Board Size 406 x 406 mm (16.0 x 16.0 in.)
  • 15 minute setup time
  • High-speed Z-axis motion
  • Atomizing spray flux applicator
  • Heated nitrogen inerting system
  • Standalone platform ideal for prototype, cell manufacturing or batch production
  • Interchangeable solder pots and pumps compatible with tin-lead, lead-free and HMP solder alloys
  • Single selective solder nozzle, dual selective nozzles with independent control or 75 mm wide wave soldering nozzle   

Why Choose Creative Hi-Tech?
By utilizing cutting-edge PCB assembly equipment and advanced PCB manufacturing equipment, Creative Hi-Tech delivers precision-engineered PCBs designed to meet the highest industry standards. Whether for SMT or PTH processes, our facility is equipped to handle complex assembly projects with unmatched quality and efficiency.
Contact us today to learn how our advanced equipment and expertise can support your next project. Reach us at 224-653-4000 or email sales@creativehitech.com.