Nordson DAGE launches 4000Plus Multi-purpose Bondtester

AYLESBURY, UK: Nordson DAGE, a subsidiary of Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) and the industry leader in bond testing technology, has introduced the 4000Plus Multi-purpose Bondtester. The 4000Plus represents the new industry standard in bond testing, providing unsurpassed data accuracy and repeatability and offering complete confidence in results.

The 4000Plus delivers exceptional data integrity with a total system accuracy of +/-0.1% of the load range selected. The system is able to perform a wide range of shear and pull applications as well as new push functionality up to 50kg,

The 4000Plus is suitable for the full spectrum of traditional bond tests as well as meeting the requirements of emerging test applications including ribbon pull, new hot bump pull and fatigue. Ergonomically it also sets new standards with innovative user interfaces.

Loaded with the latest patented bond testing technology including a unique anti-backlash system to aid the setting and control of step back, the 4000Plus offers the ultimate in versatility; available with a range of XY stages, with a 160mm XY stage as standard and an image capture system for advanced analysis that is quick to set-up to aid faster testing. The 4000Plus LE Bondtester has an extended working envelope of 200mm for testing oversize parts.

The 4000Plus utilizes Nordson DAGE’s next generation Paragon software. The highly configurable and intuitive Paragon software provides advanced functionality including semi-automatic test routines, automatic GR&R calculation, a unique database search engine wizard and superior reporting.

Rob Protheroe, Process Engineer, Unisem, commented: “I enjoyed using the Nordson DAGE 4000Plus bondtester as it is extremely easy to use with great ergonomics. The new Paragon software is very intuitive and the quick and simple switching of load cartridges between tests enabled us to maximise our testing time. The 4000Plus also completely exceeded our expectations in regard to the accuracy and repeatability of test data.”

Phil Vere, Managing Director Bond Testing for Nordson DAGE said: “The new 4000Plus Bondtester combined with our intuitive Paragon software raises the bar for bond testing representing a significant milestone in bond testing technology. Our machines are known within the market as providing the industry standard for bond testing and with the 4000Plus we have taken accuracy and functionality to a new level.

“Nordson DAGE continues to invest in research and development to ensure we lead the way in providing proven and technically advanced bond testing solutions for a wide range of applications in both research and development and quality assurance environments as well as for emerging applications such as solar cell and LED testing.”