KIC Press Release September 26, 1997 - "Auto-Predict" Takes Product Thermal Profiling A Leap Beyond Prediction

(San Diego, CA -- September 26, 1997) : KIC Thermal Profiling is pleased to announce their development of a new option that takes "profile prediction" to a higher level. This new "Auto-Predict" feature greatly reduces set up time by automatically presenting a selection of "perfect profiles" for the user to choose from. This eliminates the "trial and error" method of obtaining the optimum product profile for any automated thermal process.

All the user has to do is enter the ultimate product profile they require, and Auto-Predict gives them back a list of all the possible combinations of zone setpoints and conveyor speeds that will achieve that end profile. Instead of running a pass through profiler based upon simple profile predict prediction data, the user can be assured that by selecting any of the data configurations provided by Auto-Predict, the product profile will be correct and within the proper specifications every time.

Also, by showing all the possible setup options, the user can choose the one that will give the fastest throughput and still keep the profile within the desired process window. Auto-Predict is available with all KIC Thermal Process Monitoring and Profiling products and can be used for setting up product profiles for virtually any type of thermal process.

About KIC
Based in San Diego, KIC is the industry leader in automated thermal management tools and systems for reflow, wave, cure and semiconductor thermal processes. The company pioneered the development of oven profilers and process development tools. KIC remains on the leading edge of the thermal industry with innovative tools for process development, optimization and real-time management.