Hawker Richardson Newsletter June 2022

Welcome to another edition of the Hawker Richardson newsletter for 2022. Since our last newsletter, we have been hearing positive feedback from our customers with how busy they have been in the last few months. In conjunction, our service team has been busy travelling all around Australia installing the latest in SMT equipment.

Speaking of service, we are proud to announce we’re expanding our service team with a new Service Engineer: Duc Nguyen. You can learn about Duc here.

In April we exhibited at ElectroneX 2022. On our stand we exhibited our latest YRM20 Surface Mounter along with our popular Vision inspection systems and Solderstar Thermal Profiling Equipment. It was great to be back exhibiting after all this time and catching up with our customers, as well as seeing some new faces at SMT Connect.

Our General Manager, Jim Challenger, and Marketing Manager, Victoria Laws, made their way to SMT connect in Germany last month where they also had the opportunity to meet with our international suppliers.

Victoria Laws said, “It was great to meet with suppliers in person and see their SMT solutions. The show itself was busy with lots of people looking to invest in the latest SMT equipment. In some cases we were able to take some video footage which we will loading up to the website periodically. Look out for our footage on Seho, IBL (below), Magic Towers, and Fritsch.”

Unsung heros of assembly The screen-printing process is one of the most important parts of the SMT assembly and process manufacturers are faced with handling component types from all different shapes and sizes. This includes the smallest SMD chips to large semiconductors as well as unusual components like large connectors that are through-hole mounted. With the diverse range of components and production of assembly boards involving countless changeovers per day, the risk of human error is quite high. Automating some of the processes reduces human error, leading to less wastage and/or rework, and improved product quality. View article here	Product Spotlight – Spotlight on IBL Ovens are a vital part of the production process for SMT production, and so we know how important it is to invest in the right solution for your business and your boards. Whether you are just starting out and looking for an oven with a small footprint, or looking for a full inline solution, we have a selection of ovens below to choose from. Offering both convection and vapour phase ovens, Hawker Richardson works with a range of leading suppliers to ensure we cater for your needs. Contact us and we will help find a product for your application. View article here	Introducing our New Service Engineer Duc Hawker Richardson is proud to announce they’re expanding their service team with a new Service Engineer: Duc Nguyen. Duc has several years’ experience in the SMT field as well as a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and Robotics (Hons) from Western Sydney University.   More on Duc here
Special Promotion – 25% Off Apex Bits Hawker Richardson is now offering 25% off ALL Apex bits. Whether you require slotted, Pozidriv®, Square Recess, Phillips, Socket Head, or Torx® we have what you need. Use the code APEX25 upon placing your order to make some great savings. View promotion here	New Video – Linear Torque Arm In this video, Martin demonstrates how repetitive strain injuries within high cycling production environments can be solved by using the Linar1 Torque Arms from Kolver in negating torque reaction. Depending on your application, Kolver offer a series of torque reaction arms to suit your needs. Watch video here	Electrifying Entry Level SMT Deals We have created some entry level bundles with electrifying discounts, making it easier to get started on producing your own PCBs. Below, you will find three bundles consisting of a printer, mounter and oven. Depending on what your requirements are, we have a bundle to suit your production needs. View promotion here