ABSTRACT:

In this paper the feasibility of using robots for printed circuit board (PC3) automated repair (AR) is discussed. A technique is given where by robot PCB repair stations can be incorporated in the PCB automated integrated manu­facturing (AIM) systems of Gardner, and various requirements on the robots operating in such a system are discussed. Expressions are developed for the processor requirement to achieve a specified reliability of each operation within an operational area of Gardner useful in automated test center and repair (ATCR).