US20100147930A1 - Dross Removal - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for handling molten solder, and more particularly to devices, systems, and methods for separating dross, carried by molten solder, into solder and residue.
- Dross is a byproduct of soldering processes, such as wave soldering. Dross includes oxides of the metals of which the solder is composed, contaminants which come from flux and/or other agents used in the soldering process, and some usable solder. In particular, during oxidation, nuclei of solder are formed which are enveloped by oxides. Clusters of such units form the dross. Dross can disrupt the soldering process.
- Dross has a density that is less than that of solder so that dross typically floats on molten solder.
- Known methods of dealing with dross include scooping the dross off the surface of molten solder. However, when the dross is scooped away, not only are metal oxides and contaminants removed, but also some usable solder.
- the invention is based, in part, on the discovery that a gas can be injected into molten solder to aid in the separation of dross into reusable solder and a residue.
- the invention features systems for separating dross into reusable solder and a residue.
- the systems include a vessel configured to receive and contain molten solder, and a gas injection circuit arranged to inject one or more gases into molten solder disposed within the vessel.
- the gas injection circuit is configured to inject the gas into the vessel in a region below a surface level of molten solder disposed within the vessel.
- the gas injection circuit comprises one or more gas injection pipes at least partially disposed within the vessel.
- the gas injection pipe is configured to deliver the gas into the vessel.
- the gas injection circuit can also include a gas source in fluid communication with the gas injection pipe.
- the gas injection pipe can be configured to deliver gas from the gas source into the vessel.
- the gas injection pipe is at least partially disposed within the vessel in a position below a surface level of molten solder disposed within the vessel.
- the gas injection circuit includes a gas source, and a gas injection pipe at least partially disposed within the vessel.
- the gas injection pipe can include a first opening in fluid communication with the gas source, and one or more apertures disposed within the vessel and in fluid communication with the first opening.
- the gas injection pipe can be arranged to convey one or more pressurized gases from the gas source to the separating vessel.
- the systems can also include at least one knife extending at least partially into the vessel and arranged to contact a flow of molten solder disposed within the vessel.
- the at least one knife can be mounted for movement relative to the vessel thereby to cut through dross carried by molten solder within the vessel.
- the gas injection circuit includes a plurality of gas injection pipes disposed within the separating vessel and arranged around the at least one knife. The plurality of gas injection pipes can be configured to deliver gas into molten solder within the separating chamber.
- the gas injection pipes are substantially parallel to a motion axis of the at least one knife.
- the invention features wave soldering systems.
- the systems include a separating vessel configured to receive and support molten solder, a gas injection circuit arranged to inject one or more gases into molten solder disposed within the separating vessel, a soldering vessel, an inlet configured to deliver a flow of molten solder from the soldering vessel to the separating vessel for removal of dross from the molten solder, and an outlet configured to deliver a flow of molten solder from the separating vessel to the soldering vessel.
- the gas injection circuit includes a gas source, and one or more gas injection pipes in fluid communication with the gas source and at least partially disposed within the separating vessel.
- the one or more gas injection pipes can be arranged to deliver a gas from the gas source into the separating vessel.
- the one or more gas injection pipes are at least partially disposed within the separating vessel in a position below a surface level of molten solder disposed within the separating vessel.
- the invention features methods of separating dross floating on solder into solder and residue.
- the methods include delivering molten solder including dross into a first vessel, and injecting a gas into the molten solder in the vessel to separate residue from the molten solder.
- injecting the gas into the molten solder includes delivering a gas from a gas source to a gas injection pipe at least partially disposed within the first vessel. In some implementations, injecting the gas into the molten solder includes delivering gas into the first vessel in a region below a surface level of the molten solder. In some embodiments, injecting the gas into the molten solder comprises delivering nitrogen gas from a gas source into the first vessel. In some implementations, the methods can also include cutting through dross carried by the molten solder.
- the methods can include delivering the molten solder with the residue removed therefrom from the first vessel to a second vessel.
- Delivering molten solder into the separating vessel can include delivering molten solder including dross from the first vessel into the second vessel.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wave soldering system.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a cutting unit.
- FIGS. 3A and 3B are front and side plan views of a separating vessel with a gas injection circuit.
- FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a gas injection circuit.
- the new devices, systems, and methods can be used for separating dross carried by molten solder into recoverable solder and a residue.
- a wave soldering system 10 includes a soldering vessel 20 for soldering parts, and separating vessel 30 for the separation of dross created as a result of the soldering process.
- the soldering vessel 20 includes first and second soldering towers 21 , 22 .
- First and second solder pumps 23 , 24 are connected to the first and second soldering towers 21 , 22 , respectively.
- the first and second solder pumps 23 , 24 pump molten solder 12 to the first and second soldering towers 21 , 22 thereby to generate solder waves 25 .
- Objects for soldering such as printed wiring boards, can be carried above the soldering vessel 20 so that the solder waves 25 contact and thereby solder the objects.
- the separating vessel 30 is provided for separating dross into solder and residue.
- the separating vessel 30 is in fluid communication with the soldering vessel 20 via an inlet conduit 14 and an outlet conduit 16 .
- the inlet conduit 14 allows solder 12 , along with dross which generally floats on the solder 12 , to enter the separating vessel 30 from the soldering vessel 20 . Due to the law of communicating vessels, the liquid level in the separating vessel 30 will be the same as that in the processing vessel 20 .
- the outlet conduit 16 allows for molten solder, with residue having been removed therefrom, to be returned back to the soldering vessel 20 from the separating vessel 30 .
- the separating vessel 30 includes a cutting unit 40 , a suction apparatus 50 , and a gas injection circuit 70 .
- the cutting unit 40 includes one or more knives 41 (five shown), a support 42 , and a linear drive assembly 43 .
- the support 42 is arranged above the separating vessel 30 and the knives 41 are mounted to the support 42 such that the knives 41 extend at least partially into the separating vessel 30 and into contact with a surface 13 of the molten solder 12 in the separating vessel 30 .
- the support 42 is movable (as indicated by arrow 44 ) relative to the separating vessel 30 and is driven by the linear drive assembly 43 via a motor 45 .
- the support 42 can also include one or more plates 46 which skim the residue on the solder surface 13 as the support 42 is moved. In this manner, the plates 46 can be used to displace the residue toward the suction apparatus 50 for removal.
- the cutting unit 40 and/or the plates 40 are also moveable vertically (as indicated by arrow 48 ) relative to the separating vessel 30 . This allows the plates 46 to be moved into and out of contact with the surface 13 of the molten solder 12 .
- the support 42 is displaced in the direction of arrow 44 relative to the solder 12 to break up the dross.
- the cutting unit 40 and/or the plates 46 are lowered relative to the separating vessel 30 such that the plates 46 contact the surface 13 of the solder 12 .
- the support 42 is again displaced in the direction of arrow 44 to cause the plates 46 to urge residue, floating on the surface 13 of the solder 12 , towards the suction apparatus 50 for removal.
- the system 10 can optionally include a cover 62 (shown in dashed lines) that extends over the separating vessel 30 and/or the soldering vessel 20 . Covering the separating vessel 30 can allow for better control of air flow through the cyclone 52 . Alternatively or additionally, the cover 62 can extend over the soldering vessel 20 , and can thereby provide a soldering apparatus suitable for soldering under a low-oxygen environment.
- a gas not containing oxygen e.g., nitrogen gas
- the fan 54 can be used to draw the low-oxygen gas from the separating vessel 30 . The low-oxygen gas leaving the fan 54 can then be recovered so that it can be reused.
- the gas injection circuit 70 includes a main source 71 , which stores a gas (e.g., an inert gas, e.g., nitrogen) or a mixture of gases. Alternatively, two or more gas sources may be provided.
- the main source 71 is connected to a main valve 72 .
- the main valve 72 is operable to control a flow of gas, e.g., to the environment between the cover 62 and the soldering and/or separating vessels 20 , 30 .
- the main source 71 is also connected to a pressure regulator 73 , which maintains a pressure of a gas flow that is delivered from the main source 71 toward a pair of flow paths (e.g., active and bypass flows paths 74 , 75 ).
- the active flow path 74 includes a first valve 76 and an active flow regulator 77 (e.g., a fixed flow regulator).
- the bypass flow path 75 includes a second valve 78 and a bypass flow regulator 79 (e.g., a fixed flow regulator).
- the active and bypass flow paths 74 , 75 are in fluid communication via conduit 75 a with a gas injection assembly 80 and are configured to convey gas flow from the main source 71 , via the pressure regulator 73 , to the gas injection assembly 80 .
- the gas injection assembly 80 includes a manifold 81 and one or more gas injection pipes 82 .
- the manifold 81 distributes the gas flow from the main source 71 to the gas injection pipes 82 .
- the gas injection pipes 82 are partially disposed within the separating vessel 30 in a position below a liquid level as defined by surface 13 of molten solder 12 in the separating vessel 30 and are configured to deliver the gas flow into the molten solder 12 .
- the gas injections pipes 82 can be formed of a metal such as titanium or a stainless steel.
- the gas injection pipes 82 each include one or more small apertures 83 (e.g., each being about 0.1 mm-0.5 mm in diameter) that are in fluid communication with the manifold 81 and are sized so as to reduce the possibility of the inner side of the pipes 82 with solder 12 .
- the apertures 83 allow the gas to exit the gas injection pipes 82 as bubbles 84 into the solder 12 in the separating vessel 30 .
- the second valve 78 will be closed to inhibit the flow of gas through the bypass circuit and the first valve 76 will be opened to direct a gas flow through the active flow regulator 77 to provide a substantially continuous flow of gas (e.g., at about 8 L/min) toward the gas injection assembly 80 .
- the first valve 76 While operating in a standby mode, e.g., between soldering operations when the system 10 is not in use, the first valve 76 will be closed and the second valve 78 will be opened to direct a gas flow through the bypass flow regulator 79 to provide a substantially continuous gas flow (e.g., from between about 1 L/min and about 4 L/min, e.g., about 2 L/min) to the gas injection assembly 80 .
- a substantially continuous gas flow e.g., from between about 1 L/min and about 4 L/min, e.g., about 2 L/min
- the bypass flow path 75 functions to inhibit clogging of the pipe apertures 83 when the system 10 is not in use while limiting the consumption of gas.
- the first and second pumps 23 , 24 deliver molten solder to the first and second soldering towers 21 , 22 to generate solder waves 25 .
- a workpiece for soldering e.g., a printed wiring board with components for soldering, is conveyed across the soldering vessel 20 to contact the solder waves 25 to solder the workpiece.
- the solder 12 from the solder waves 25 flows back into the solder vessel 20 .
- the solder 12 now contaminated with dross, then passes through the inlet conduit 14 into the separating vessel 30 .
- the cutting unit 40 executes a predetermined number of programmed cutting strokes, i.e., linear movements (arrow 44 ) relative to the separating vessel 30 , such that the dross is separated into solder and a residue.
- This residue which is substantially powder and has a low specific weight, will float on top of the solder 12 .
- the cutting unit 40 and/or the plates 46 are then lowered into a second vertical position relative to the separating vessel 30 , such that the plates 46 come into contact with the surface 13 of the solder, and the support is again displaced linearly in the direction of arrow 44 causing the plates 46 to skim the powder residue on the surface 13 of the solder 12 such that it may be vacuumed from the surface 13 by the suction apparatus 50 .
- a gas such as nitrogen, can be injected into the separation vessel 30 (e.g., at a flow rate of between about 2 liters per minute and about 8 liters per minute) via the gas injection circuit 70 .
- the apertures 83 allow the gas to exit the gas injection pipes 82 as bubbles 84 into the dross located in the separating vessel 30 .
- the gas bubbles 84 explode as they rise to the surface 13 of the solder 12 thereby causing a reactionary force in the dross that can aid in the separation of the oxide layer from the solder, and, as a consequence, can help to inhibit or prevent interferences with the operation of the cutting unit 40 that may otherwise result.
- the gas injection circuit described above includes a pair of flow paths (e.g., active and bypass flow paths), each including a separate valve
- the gas injection circuit can alternatively or additionally include a single three-way valve connected between the flow regulators and the pressure regulator to control the flow of gas from the pressure regulator to the active and bypass flow regulators.
- a single flow path can connect the pressure regulator to the gas injection assembly.
- the single flow path can include a flow meter and an adjustable valve for controlling the flow of gas to the gas injection assembly.
- wave soldering system described above includes separate soldering and separating vessels
- other embodiments may include a single vessel with a gas injection circuit.
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Abstract
This invention relates to for devices, systems, and methods for separating dross, carried by molten solder, into solder and residue.
Description
- This invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for handling molten solder, and more particularly to devices, systems, and methods for separating dross, carried by molten solder, into solder and residue.
- Dross is a byproduct of soldering processes, such as wave soldering. Dross includes oxides of the metals of which the solder is composed, contaminants which come from flux and/or other agents used in the soldering process, and some usable solder. In particular, during oxidation, nuclei of solder are formed which are enveloped by oxides. Clusters of such units form the dross. Dross can disrupt the soldering process.
- Dross has a density that is less than that of solder so that dross typically floats on molten solder. Known methods of dealing with dross include scooping the dross off the surface of molten solder. However, when the dross is scooped away, not only are metal oxides and contaminants removed, but also some usable solder.
- The invention is based, in part, on the discovery that a gas can be injected into molten solder to aid in the separation of dross into reusable solder and a residue.
- In general, the invention features systems for separating dross into reusable solder and a residue. The systems include a vessel configured to receive and contain molten solder, and a gas injection circuit arranged to inject one or more gases into molten solder disposed within the vessel.
- In some implementations, the gas injection circuit is configured to inject the gas into the vessel in a region below a surface level of molten solder disposed within the vessel.
- In some embodiments, the gas injection circuit comprises one or more gas injection pipes at least partially disposed within the vessel. In some cases, the gas injection pipe is configured to deliver the gas into the vessel. The gas injection circuit can also include a gas source in fluid communication with the gas injection pipe. The gas injection pipe can be configured to deliver gas from the gas source into the vessel. In some examples, the gas injection pipe is at least partially disposed within the vessel in a position below a surface level of molten solder disposed within the vessel.
- In some implementations, the gas injection circuit includes a gas source, and a gas injection pipe at least partially disposed within the vessel. The gas injection pipe can include a first opening in fluid communication with the gas source, and one or more apertures disposed within the vessel and in fluid communication with the first opening. The gas injection pipe can be arranged to convey one or more pressurized gases from the gas source to the separating vessel.
- In some embodiments, the systems can also include at least one knife extending at least partially into the vessel and arranged to contact a flow of molten solder disposed within the vessel. The at least one knife can be mounted for movement relative to the vessel thereby to cut through dross carried by molten solder within the vessel. In some cases, the gas injection circuit includes a plurality of gas injection pipes disposed within the separating vessel and arranged around the at least one knife. The plurality of gas injection pipes can be configured to deliver gas into molten solder within the separating chamber. In some examples, the gas injection pipes are substantially parallel to a motion axis of the at least one knife.
- In another aspect, the invention features wave soldering systems. The systems include a separating vessel configured to receive and support molten solder, a gas injection circuit arranged to inject one or more gases into molten solder disposed within the separating vessel, a soldering vessel, an inlet configured to deliver a flow of molten solder from the soldering vessel to the separating vessel for removal of dross from the molten solder, and an outlet configured to deliver a flow of molten solder from the separating vessel to the soldering vessel.
- In some implementations, the gas injection circuit includes a gas source, and one or more gas injection pipes in fluid communication with the gas source and at least partially disposed within the separating vessel. The one or more gas injection pipes can be arranged to deliver a gas from the gas source into the separating vessel. In some cases, the one or more gas injection pipes are at least partially disposed within the separating vessel in a position below a surface level of molten solder disposed within the separating vessel.
- In another aspect, the invention features methods of separating dross floating on solder into solder and residue. The methods include delivering molten solder including dross into a first vessel, and injecting a gas into the molten solder in the vessel to separate residue from the molten solder.
- In some embodiments, injecting the gas into the molten solder includes delivering a gas from a gas source to a gas injection pipe at least partially disposed within the first vessel. In some implementations, injecting the gas into the molten solder includes delivering gas into the first vessel in a region below a surface level of the molten solder. In some embodiments, injecting the gas into the molten solder comprises delivering nitrogen gas from a gas source into the first vessel. In some implementations, the methods can also include cutting through dross carried by the molten solder.
- In some embodiments, the methods can include delivering the molten solder with the residue removed therefrom from the first vessel to a second vessel. Delivering molten solder into the separating vessel can include delivering molten solder including dross from the first vessel into the second vessel.
- Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the present invention, suitable methods and materials are described below. All publications, patent applications, patents, and other references mentioned herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control. In addition, the materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.
- Other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following detailed description, and from the claims.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wave soldering system. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a cutting unit. -
FIGS. 3A and 3B are front and side plan views of a separating vessel with a gas injection circuit. -
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a gas injection circuit. - Like reference symbols in the various drawings indicate like elements.
- The new devices, systems, and methods can be used for separating dross carried by molten solder into recoverable solder and a residue.
- Referring to
FIG. 1 , awave soldering system 10 includes asoldering vessel 20 for soldering parts, and separatingvessel 30 for the separation of dross created as a result of the soldering process. As shown inFIG. 1 , thesoldering vessel 20 includes first andsecond soldering towers second solder pumps second soldering towers second solder pumps molten solder 12 to the first andsecond soldering towers solder waves 25. Objects for soldering, such as printed wiring boards, can be carried above thesoldering vessel 20 so that the solder waves 25 contact and thereby solder the objects. - The separating
vessel 30 is provided for separating dross into solder and residue. The separatingvessel 30 is in fluid communication with thesoldering vessel 20 via aninlet conduit 14 and anoutlet conduit 16. Theinlet conduit 14 allowssolder 12, along with dross which generally floats on thesolder 12, to enter the separatingvessel 30 from thesoldering vessel 20. Due to the law of communicating vessels, the liquid level in the separatingvessel 30 will be the same as that in theprocessing vessel 20. Theoutlet conduit 16 allows for molten solder, with residue having been removed therefrom, to be returned back to thesoldering vessel 20 from the separatingvessel 30. - The separating
vessel 30 includes a cuttingunit 40, asuction apparatus 50, and agas injection circuit 70. Referring toFIG. 2 , the cuttingunit 40 includes one or more knives 41 (five shown), asupport 42, and alinear drive assembly 43. Thesupport 42 is arranged above the separatingvessel 30 and theknives 41 are mounted to thesupport 42 such that theknives 41 extend at least partially into the separatingvessel 30 and into contact with asurface 13 of themolten solder 12 in the separatingvessel 30. Thesupport 42 is movable (as indicated by arrow 44) relative to the separatingvessel 30 and is driven by thelinear drive assembly 43 via amotor 45. As a result of the linear displacement (arrow 44) of thesupport 42 relative to the separatingvessel 30, theknives 41 cut through the dross thereby causing the dross to partially separate into residue and solder. The separated solder can then be returned to thesoldering vessel 30 and the residue can be removed from the separatingvessel 30. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , thesupport 42 can also include one ormore plates 46 which skim the residue on thesolder surface 13 as thesupport 42 is moved. In this manner, theplates 46 can be used to displace the residue toward thesuction apparatus 50 for removal. In some examples, the cuttingunit 40 and/or theplates 40 are also moveable vertically (as indicated by arrow 48) relative to the separatingvessel 30. This allows theplates 46 to be moved into and out of contact with thesurface 13 of themolten solder 12. In use, with the cuttingunit 40 and/or theplates 46 elevated relative to the separatingvessel 30 such that theplates 46 are out of contact with thesolder 12, and, with theknives 41 extending into thesolder 12, thesupport 42 is displaced in the direction ofarrow 44 relative to thesolder 12 to break up the dross. After executing a predetermined number of cutting strokes, the cuttingunit 40 and/or theplates 46 are lowered relative to the separatingvessel 30 such that theplates 46 contact thesurface 13 of thesolder 12. Then, thesupport 42 is again displaced in the direction ofarrow 44 to cause theplates 46 to urge residue, floating on thesurface 13 of thesolder 12, towards thesuction apparatus 50 for removal. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , thesystem 10 can optionally include a cover 62 (shown in dashed lines) that extends over the separatingvessel 30 and/or thesoldering vessel 20. Covering the separatingvessel 30 can allow for better control of air flow through the cyclone 52. Alternatively or additionally, thecover 62 can extend over thesoldering vessel 20, and can thereby provide a soldering apparatus suitable for soldering under a low-oxygen environment. For example, a gas not containing oxygen, e.g., nitrogen gas, can be supplied to the environment between thecover 62 and the soldering and/or separatingvessels 20, 30 (e.g., viaconduit 72 a). In such an embodiment, the fan 54 can be used to draw the low-oxygen gas from the separatingvessel 30. The low-oxygen gas leaving the fan 54 can then be recovered so that it can be reused. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , thegas injection circuit 70 includes amain source 71, which stores a gas (e.g., an inert gas, e.g., nitrogen) or a mixture of gases. Alternatively, two or more gas sources may be provided. Themain source 71 is connected to amain valve 72. Themain valve 72 is operable to control a flow of gas, e.g., to the environment between thecover 62 and the soldering and/or separatingvessels main source 71 is also connected to apressure regulator 73, which maintains a pressure of a gas flow that is delivered from themain source 71 toward a pair of flow paths (e.g., active and bypass flowspaths 74, 75). Theactive flow path 74 includes afirst valve 76 and an active flow regulator 77 (e.g., a fixed flow regulator). Thebypass flow path 75 includes asecond valve 78 and a bypass flow regulator 79 (e.g., a fixed flow regulator). The active andbypass flow paths conduit 75 a with agas injection assembly 80 and are configured to convey gas flow from themain source 71, via thepressure regulator 73, to thegas injection assembly 80. - The
gas injection assembly 80 includes a manifold 81 and one or moregas injection pipes 82. The manifold 81 distributes the gas flow from themain source 71 to thegas injection pipes 82. Referring toFIGS. 3A and 3B , thegas injection pipes 82 are partially disposed within the separatingvessel 30 in a position below a liquid level as defined bysurface 13 ofmolten solder 12 in the separatingvessel 30 and are configured to deliver the gas flow into themolten solder 12. Thegas injections pipes 82 can be formed of a metal such as titanium or a stainless steel. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , thegas injection pipes 82 each include one or more small apertures 83 (e.g., each being about 0.1 mm-0.5 mm in diameter) that are in fluid communication with the manifold 81 and are sized so as to reduce the possibility of the inner side of thepipes 82 withsolder 12. As gas from themain source 71 is injected into thegas injection pipes 82, via themanifold 81, theapertures 83 allow the gas to exit thegas injection pipes 82 asbubbles 84 into thesolder 12 in the separatingvessel 30. - During use, while operating in an active mode, e.g., during a soldering operation, the
second valve 78 will be closed to inhibit the flow of gas through the bypass circuit and thefirst valve 76 will be opened to direct a gas flow through theactive flow regulator 77 to provide a substantially continuous flow of gas (e.g., at about 8 L/min) toward thegas injection assembly 80. While operating in a standby mode, e.g., between soldering operations when thesystem 10 is not in use, thefirst valve 76 will be closed and thesecond valve 78 will be opened to direct a gas flow through thebypass flow regulator 79 to provide a substantially continuous gas flow (e.g., from between about 1 L/min and about 4 L/min, e.g., about 2 L/min) to thegas injection assembly 80. In this manner, thebypass flow path 75 functions to inhibit clogging of thepipe apertures 83 when thesystem 10 is not in use while limiting the consumption of gas. - In general, the system operates as follows.
- When the
soldering vessel 20 is set into operation, the first andsecond pumps soldering vessel 20 to contact the solder waves 25 to solder the workpiece. After the soldering process, thesolder 12 from the solder waves 25 flows back into thesolder vessel 20. Thesolder 12, now contaminated with dross, then passes through theinlet conduit 14 into the separatingvessel 30. In a first vertical position, i.e., with theplates 46 out of contact with thesurface 13 of thesolder 12, the cuttingunit 40 executes a predetermined number of programmed cutting strokes, i.e., linear movements (arrow 44) relative to the separatingvessel 30, such that the dross is separated into solder and a residue. This residue, which is substantially powder and has a low specific weight, will float on top of thesolder 12. The cuttingunit 40 and/or theplates 46 are then lowered into a second vertical position relative to the separatingvessel 30, such that theplates 46 come into contact with thesurface 13 of the solder, and the support is again displaced linearly in the direction ofarrow 44 causing theplates 46 to skim the powder residue on thesurface 13 of thesolder 12 such that it may be vacuumed from thesurface 13 by thesuction apparatus 50. - In some cases, such as when lead-free solder is used in the soldering process, metal oxides that are produced as a byproduct of the soldering process may cool down relatively quickly and, as a consequence, may end up interfering with the operation of the cutting
unit 40. To improve the separation of the dross into solder and residue and to inhibit interference with the operation of the cuttingunit 40, a gas, such as nitrogen, can be injected into the separation vessel 30 (e.g., at a flow rate of between about 2 liters per minute and about 8 liters per minute) via thegas injection circuit 70. As gas is injected into the separatingvessel 30, theapertures 83 allow the gas to exit thegas injection pipes 82 asbubbles 84 into the dross located in the separatingvessel 30. The gas bubbles 84 explode as they rise to thesurface 13 of thesolder 12 thereby causing a reactionary force in the dross that can aid in the separation of the oxide layer from the solder, and, as a consequence, can help to inhibit or prevent interferences with the operation of the cuttingunit 40 that may otherwise result. - While certain embodiments have been described above, other embodiments are possible. For example, while the gas injection circuit described above includes a pair of flow paths (e.g., active and bypass flow paths), each including a separate valve, in some embodiments, the gas injection circuit can alternatively or additionally include a single three-way valve connected between the flow regulators and the pressure regulator to control the flow of gas from the pressure regulator to the active and bypass flow regulators.
- Alternatively, rather than including two separate flow paths, a single flow path can connect the pressure regulator to the gas injection assembly. The single flow path can include a flow meter and an adjustable valve for controlling the flow of gas to the gas injection assembly.
- While the wave soldering system described above includes separate soldering and separating vessels, other embodiments may include a single vessel with a gas injection circuit.
- Other details and features combinable with those described herein may be found in the following U.S. Pat. No. 6,578,752, entitled “Method and Apparatus for Separating Dross Floating on Solder,” the entire contents of the which are hereby incorporated by reference.
- It is to be understood that while the invention has been described in conjunction with the detailed description thereof, the foregoing description is intended to illustrate and not limit the scope of the invention, which is defined by the scope of the appended claims. Other aspects, advantages, and modifications are within the scope of the following claims.
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1. A dross separation system comprising:
a vessel configured to receive and contain molten solder; and
a gas injection circuit arranged to inject a gas into molten solder disposed within the vessel.
2. The dross separation system of claim 1 , wherein the gas injection circuit is configured to inject the gas into the vessel in a region below a surface level of molten solder disposed within the vessel.
3. The dross separation system of claim 1 , wherein the gas injection circuit comprises a gas injection pipe at least partially disposed within the vessel, and wherein the gas injection pipe is configured to deliver the gas into the vessel.
4. The dross separation system of claim 3 , wherein the gas injection circuit further comprises a gas source in fluid communication with the gas injection pipe, wherein the gas injection pipe is configured to deliver gas from the gas source into the vessel.
5. The dross separation system of claim 3 , wherein the gas injection pipe is at least partially disposed within the vessel in a position below a surface level of molten solder disposed within the vessel.
6. The dross separation system of claim 1 , wherein the gas injection circuit comprises:
a gas source; and
a gas injection pipe at least partially disposed within the vessel, the gas injection pipe comprising:
a first opening in fluid communication with the gas source; and
one or more apertures disposed within the vessel and in fluid communication with the first opening, wherein the gas injection pipe is operable to convey a pressurized gas from the gas source to the separating vessel.
7. The dross separation system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one knife extending at least partially into the vessel and arranged to contact a flow of molten solder disposed within the vessel, wherein the at least one knife is mounted for movement relative to the vessel thereby to cut through dross carried by molten solder within the vessel.
8. The dross separation system of claim 7 , wherein the gas injection circuit comprises
a plurality of gas injection pipes disposed within the separating vessel and dispersed around the at least one knife, wherein the plurality of gas injection pipes are configured to deliver gas into molten solder within the separating chamber.
9. The dross separation system of claim 8 , wherein the gas injection pipes are substantially parallel to a motion axis of the at least one knife.
10. A wave soldering system comprising:
a separating vessel configured to receive and support molten solder;
a gas injection circuit arranged to inject a gas into molten solder disposed within the separating vessel;
a soldering vessel;
an inlet configured to deliver a flow of molten solder from the soldering vessel to the separating vessel for removal of dross from the molten solder; and
an outlet configured to deliver a flow of molten solder from the separating vessel to the soldering vessel.
11. The wave soldering system of claim 10 , wherein the gas injection circuit comprises:
a gas source; and
one or more gas injection pipes in fluid communication with the gas source and at least partially disposed within the separating vessel, wherein the one or more gas injection pipes are arranged to deliver a gas from the gas source into the separating vessel.
12. The wave soldering system of claim 11 , wherein the one or more gas injection pipes are at least partially disposed within the separating vessel in a position below a surface level of molten solder disposed within the separating vessel.
13. A method of separating dross floating on solder into solder and residue, the method comprising:
delivering molten solder including dross into a first vessel; and
injecting a gas into the molten solder in the vessel to separate residue from the molten solder.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein injecting the gas into the molten solder comprises delivering a gas from a gas source to a gas injection pipe at least partially disposed within the first vessel.
15. The method of claim 13 , wherein injecting the gas into the molten solder comprises delivering gas into the first vessel in a region below a surface level of the molten solder.
16. The method of claim 13 , wherein injecting the gas into the molten solder comprises delivering nitrogen gas from a gas source into the first vessel.
17. The method of claim 13 , further comprising cutting through dross carried by the molten solder.
18. The method of claim 13 , further comprising delivering the molten solder with the residue removed therefrom from the first vessel to a second vessel.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein delivering molten solder into the separating vessel includes delivering molten solder including dross from the first vessel into the second vessel.
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