KIC Press Release September 14, 1998 - KIC Auto-Predict Option Speeds Thermal Profiling, Reduces Set-Up Time

(San Diego, CA -- September 14, 1998) : The Auto-Predict option from KIC Thermal Profiling enables users to define the optimal profile for each application without requiring "trial and error" profiling runs. Auto-Predict enables users to reduce set-up time for automated thermal processes significantly.

To activate Auto-Predict, the user defines the desired process window by entering the upper and lower limits for key process variables such as maximum rising and falling slopes, peak temperature and soak time. The program searches thousands of possible combinations of zone setpoints and conveyor speeds. The solution that most closely meets throughput requirements for that application may then be selected and saved.

Auto-Predict is used in conjunction with KIC software and any KIC Thermal Profiling or thermal management product. These include the QuickKIC(tm) trailing wire Thermal Recorder, SlimKIC(tm)-II pass-through Thermal Profiler and the Prophet(tm) Thermal Manager. The software allows profiles to be viewed on a PC in real time, enabling changes to be made immediately, and may be run on the same PC as the process controller.

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.