RFP FOR

VERTICAL PTH AND PATTERN

PLATING LINE FOR

HIGH END PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

FABRICATION

RFP Content

1.0.0 Application: 2.0.0 Scope Of Supply: 2.4.0 Mandatory Terms 3.0.0 Specifications 3.1.1 Process stages and process sequence. 3.2.0 Type and size of PCB panel to be handled 3.3.0 Process Capability 3.4.0 System components 3.5.0 Epoxy coated stainless steel 316 base frame and structure 3.5.5 One-sided Cantilever type vertical Hoist with transporter and track. 3.6.0 Process tank, counter flow rinse tank and electroplating tank 3.7.0 Mechanical agitation and flight bar vibration mechanism

3.8.0 “V” Block (saddle) 3.9.0 In line exhaust duct

3.10.0 Low pressure air blower and inclusive of piping 3.11.0 Heaters, Chiller and cooling coil with inclusive of piping 3.12.0 Copper flight bar, anode rail and plating jig 3.12.0 High efficiency Filter Units 3.13.0 Hot Air Dryer 3.14.0 Electrical/ Electronic Control panel console with programmable Logic Controller

(PLC) with PC Interface 4.0.0 Other terms and conditions for each unit 4.1.0 Unit performance checking and pre-dispatch inspection 4.2.0 Electrical requirement 4.3.0 Warranty 4.4.0 Installation and training 4.5.0 Annual maintenance contract 4.6.0 Operation and maintenance manual 4.7.0 Assurance of services 4.8.0 Quotation of the spares 4.9.0 Installation layout plan 5.0.0 General terms and conditions 6.0.0 Additional 7.0.0 Quotation format

Table : 1 Table : 2 Table : 3 Table : 4 Annexure : I Compliance table

1.0.0 Application: 1.1.0 Vertical Electroplating line under the scope of supply is intended for the uniform

deposition of metal over Printed Wiring Board (PWB) panel to cover the following applications for fabrication of high density high end PCBs/MLBs. 1. PTH and flash copper electroplating process 2. Pattern copper electroplating process. Both the processes should be done in the same line simultaneously as per the selection of the process.

2.0.0 Scope Of Supply: 2.1.0 Design, fabrication, Supply, installation and commissioning of the semi-

automated vertical electroplating system as per detailed technical specifications and all necessary accessories to meet the requirement.

2.2.0 Installation and commissioning of the system at our site. 2.3.0 Training at site for machine operation and maintenance. 2.4.0 Mandatory Terms 2.5.0 The bidder should have supplied similar equipments to reputed international high

density PCB manufacturers and should enclose the evidence for the same indicating equipment performance.

2.6.0 All materials used for the construction of the equipments should be as per ASTM or equivalent standards and the same should be specified in the quote.

2.7.0 The equipment should have compliance to Euro Standards (CE) and/or any other international standards. The bidder should furnish the compliance certificates for their equipment capability to process PCB equipments.

3.0.0 Specifications: 3.1.1 Process stages and process sequence. 3.1.2 System should comprise of totally twenty-four process stages, loading and

unloading stages as per table 1 with variable time and sequence settings. Total number of stations: 26 (24 tanks, 1 loading and 1 unloading).

3.1.3 Same plant will be used for PTH with flash copper plating and copper pattern plating as and when required. Process sequence should be selectable as per PTH and pattern plating process.

3.1.4 For PTH with flash copper plating requirement, process sequence shall be as per table 2.

3.1.5 For copper pattern plating requirement, process sequence shall be as per table 3.

3.1.6 Overall length of the line should be less than 11 meters including loading unloading stage and Overall width of the line should be less than 2.2 meters including filter pumps, transporter, tanks and SS 316 structure.

3.2.0 Type and size of PCB panel to be handled:

Vertical Electroplating system should be capable to handle following types of laminate, laminate size, laminate thickness and minimum hole diameter.

3.2.1 Rigid Glass Epoxy Copper clad laminates (FR4), flexible polyimide, combination of Rigid and Flexible, Microwave laminates, etc.

3.2.2 Laminate size: 100 mm x 100 mm to 300 mm x 450 mm. Plating window : 350 mm x 500 mm

3.2.3 Flight bar loading: 1 panel of 12” x 18”

3.3.4 Manual loading and unloading of the panel 3.3.5 PCB laminate thickness range: 0.2 mm to 3.5 mm 3.2.6 Minimum plating hole size: 0.15mm and aspect ratio 1:10 3.3.0 Process Capability : Vertical Electroplating line should be capable to meet

following plating requirements. 3.3.1 Panel copper electroplating process: minimum 5 microns thickness [typical] 3.3.2 Pattern copper electroplating process: Minimum 25 microns thickness to

Maximum 45 microns [typical]. 3.3.3 Conductor features down to 0.05 mm 3.3.4 Plating uniformity: +/- 10 % across the panel. 3.4.0 System components: Following components should be integrated in the line by

the vender and demonstrate the full functioning of the plating line. 3.4.1 Epoxy coated stainless steel 316 base frame and structure 3.4.2 One-sided Cantilever type vertical Hoist with transporter and track. 3.4.3 Process Tanks, Counter Flow Rinse and Electroplating Tank. 3.4.4 Work frame agitation and flight bar vibration mechanism 3.4.5 “V” Block (saddle) 3.4.6 In line exhaust duct 3.4.7 Low pressure air blower with inclusive of piping 3.4.8 Heaters, Chiller and cooling coil with inclusive of piping 3.4.9 Copper flight bar, anode rail and plating jig

3.4.10 High efficiency Filter Units. 3.4.11 Hot Air Dryer. 3.4.12 Electrical/ Electronic Control panel console with programmable Logic Controller

(PLC) with PC Interface. 3.5.0 Epoxy coated stainless steel 316 base frame and structure 3.5.1 The entire structure should be fabricated from epoxy coated High quality

industrial grade SS 316 tubes with minimum of 3 mm wall thickness. 3.5.2 SS 316 fasteners should be used joined to all the structures for easy assembly and

disassembly. 3.5.3 The entire base frame and structure should be finished with epoxy powder

Coating. 3.5.4 The entire framework should be supported on SS 316 adjustable screw footings. 3.5.5 One-sided Cantilever type vertical Hoist with transporter and track. 3.5.6 Compact, side arm, Cantilever type transporter and track should to be provided

for panel movement across the line. 3.5.7 Transporter should be cantilever type framework, constructed with industrial

grade SS-316 finished with epoxy powder Minimum lifting capacity: 30 Kg or better.

3.5.8 All metallic part such as vertical up/down frame work, traverse end carriage etc. should be made from industrial grade SS 316 and finished with epoxy powder Coating.

3.5.9 Hoist with transport track system should ensure safe and smooth transportation of thin/flexible layer, rigid, rigid-flex panels with dedicated guide mechanism.

3.5.10 Movement of hoist [ascend and descend], transporter [forward and reverse] should be controlled and monitored through PLC program

3.5.11 The entire Transporter control should be through flat cables duly shielded wherever necessary. Running all along length of the line.

3.5.12 Built in safety features like upper limit, lower limit, end limits and emergency stop should be provided.

3.5.13 It should consist of maintenance free slip free hoist lift mechanism with polyester or nylon webbing belt

3.5.14 All the proximity switches and electrical & mechanical limit switches should be sourced from reputed make like OMRON, Japan / Schneider electric etc.

3.5.15 Variable speed, work frame ( tilting of 5 to 10 degree ) agitation with 50 mm stroke length should be provided.

3.5.16 Required Quantity of hoist with transporter and track: 01 Unit 3.6.0 Process tank, counter flow rinse tank and electroplating tank 3.6.1 The process tanks should be made out of PP or PPH Sheet. PP/PPH material

should be sourced form reputed brand (like Rochling make or equivalent) 3.6.2 The tanks should be placed one after the other in a modular fashion and

interleaved with 5mm PVC/Hylam sheets to avoid buckling. For plating tank, suitable reinforcement should be provided with PP/PPH cover

3.6.3 Number of tanks, tank dimension and tank material of construction with wall thickness shall be as per in table 1.

3.6.4 Process tank inner dimension: 250mm(w) x 525mm(L)X 1000mm(H) No. of process tanks: 11, Material: PP or PPH, Material thickness: 20 mm

3.6.5 Rinse tank inner dimension: 250mm(w) x 525mm(L)X 1000mm(H) No. of rinse tanks: 11, Material: PP or PPH, Material thickness: 12 mm

3.6.6 Copper electroplating tank inner dimension: 800mm(w) x 525mm(L)X 1000mm(H) No. of Cu plating tank: 01, Material: PP or PPH, Material thickness: 20 mm. A pair of PP diaphragm [10 microns] should be provided between cathode and anode compartment in copper electroplating tank.

3.6.7 Tanks should be provided with inter tank covers sloping on both sides. Covers and tanks should be made from same type of material

3.6.8 Tanks should be leak proof, heavy duty. Leak test for all the tanks will be conducted at site.

3.6.9 The entire tank should be completed with necessary inlet, outlet and drain valves. Valves should be leak proof made from reputed brand [like Cole-parmer, Parker] and they should be of quick replacement type. All the valves should be accessible for easy service and operation. All tanks should have DI water inlet connection from the main input connection.

3.6.10 Suitable mechanism should be provided for the exact alignment of process tanks and to arrest the movement of the tanks during operation.

3.6.11 Tanks should have 5 degree [typical] slope at the bottom for ease of solution drain.

3.7.0 Mechanical agitation and flight bar vibration mechanism 3.7.1 Mechanical Agitation for the whole Line: It should consist of separate box

section run all along the length and width of the line. Motor with CAM mechanism for the horizontal movement should be provided.

Flight bar vibration technique should be provided as per table 4. 3.7.2 Vibration, knocking and air agitation shall be provided as per table 4.

3.8.0 “V” Block (saddle):

3.8.1 “V” Block [saddle] should be made from two types of material. One type from Polypropylene material and second type form High quality bronze casting or Brass should be provided. Per tank pair of V blocks to be supplied.

3.8.2 They should be mounted on the work frame firmly and they should be properly machined for the smooth landing of flight bar.

3.8.3 Type one: V saddles for plating tank should be made from High quality bronze casting or Brass.

3.8.4 Type two: V saddles for process tanks, rinse tanks and dryer should be made from PP material.

3.9.0 In line exhaust duct: 3.9.1 Lip extraction ducts should be provided on each chemical process tanks and one

electroplating tanks. (Total: 12 tanks) 3.9.2 Ducts should be made from PP / PVC & proper reinforcement should be

provided. 3.9.3 Full inline duct should run along the length of the line and interconnected to the

individual lip extraction duct by means of flexible hose. 3.9.4 Spring loaded damper knobs should be provided to control the exhaust outlet at

the beginning of Lip inter connecting flexible hose. PP saddles should be provided to support all pipe work.

3.9.5 At the end exhaust duct should be connected to the air suction unit of SAC. 3.10.0 Low pressure air blower and inclusive of piping: 3.10.1 Oil free dry air to be provided to the tanks as per table no.4 with a provision to

control the flow of air by means of PP/PVC valve. 3.10.2 To supply the Oil free dry air, appropriate capacity of turbine type of blower

should be supplied. 3.10.3 Blower should be interconnected to the line by SS 316 pipes. 3.10.4 Air agitation requirements shall be as per table.4. 3.11.0 Heaters, Chiller and cooling coil with inclusive of piping 3.11.1 Temperature requirements is given in table.4. 3 KW or appropriate rating Teflon

heaters or SS or Titanium heaters to be provided as per process requirements, so temperature should reach in 1.5 hrs.

3.11.2 Teflon heaters or SS heaters for acid cleaner and conditioner stage. Additional one heater should be supplied as a spare.

3.11.3 Teflon heaters or Titanium heaters for micro-etch, activator, reducer and electroless stage. Additional two heaters should be supplied as spare

3.11.4 Electroplating copper tank should be provided with Titanium/Teflon cooling coil. 3.11.5 Appropriate capacity of chiller unit should be supplied and connected to copper

electroplating tank in order to maintain the bath temperature between 22°C to 26°C.

3.11.6 Heaters should be sourced from reputed make like Protec, USA / Braude UK or its equivalent reputed make only .

3.11.7 Temperature requirements shall be as per table.4. 3.12.0 Copper flight bar, anode rail and plating jig: 3.12.1 99.9% pure Electrolytic grade copper Flight Bar with suitable size copper cross-

section should be supplied. 3.11.2 Flight bar should be reinforced with SS-316 to increase the robustness 3.11.3 Flight bar should align and rest properly on the “V” block [saddle]

3.11.4 Male part in the flight bar should be designed for proper electrical contact with “V” block during electroplating.

3.11.5 Loading capacity: 1 panel of 300 mm x 450 mm per flight bar 3.11.6 Anode rail: Titanium clad electrolytic grade copper (EC) anode rails should be

supplied to carry the required current during copper electroplating stages. Two numbers of anode rail should be supplied for electroplating copper tank

3.11.7 Each anode rail should be capable of withstanding minimum of 150 Kg anode weight.

3.11.8 Anode bus rail should be compatible for different anode geometries such as copper bar or copper beads in basket

3.11.9 Plating jigs: Plating jigs compatible to copper flight bar and able to hold 12’ x 18” panel and made from Titanium should be supplied.

3.11.10 Plating jig should ensure the proper contact with panel 3.12.0 High efficiency Filter Units. 3.12.1 Cartridge type filter units are required as per table 4. Reputed make filter unit

like Serfilco, UK or its equivalent reputed Brand only should be supplied 3.12.2 Filtration unit should comprise of Pump, Motors and Filter chamber with

cartridges. 3.12.3 All filter units should be magnetic coupled pump, with chemical Resistant body

and parts. 3.12.4 Chamber should be complete with drain valve, inlet and outlet valve, and vent

tube with unbreakable lid. 3.12.5 5 numbers of cartridge type filter unit of capacity 200 LPH or higher with 5 micron

polyspun filter cartage should be supplied for cleaner, conditioner, Micro-etch, activator, reducer and one spare filter unit of same capacity should be supplied.

3.12.6 1 number of cartridge type filter unit of capacity 800 LPH or higher with 5 micron polyspun filter cartage should be supplied for electroless copper plating tank.

3.12.7 1 number of cartridge type filter unit of capacity 2500 LPH or higher with 2 micron polyspun filter cartridge should be supplied for electroplating copper.

3.13.0 Hot Air Dryer. 3.13.1 Hot air dryer should be made from SS-316 with safety thermostat should be

supplied with maximum operating temperature 70°C . Dryer tank inner dimension: 250mm(w) x 525mm(L)X 1000mm(H)

No. tank: 01 3.13.2 Dryer should be double skinned with insulation in between. 3.13.3 Electrical motor driven air blower should be 3.13.4 Sufficient numbers of electrically finned heaters made from SS 316 should be

provided and equally distributed to ensure complete drying as per time specified in the table 1.

3.13.5 Suitable noise dampening mechanism should be provided 3.13.6 Drain should be provided at the bottom. 3.14.0 Electrical/ Electronic Control panel console with programmable Logic Controller

(PLC) with PC Interface. 3.14.1 Pulse reverse power supply (air cooled) with RS485 serial communication will be

provided by the SAC. Also twisted cable of appropriate capacity and length to

connect the power supply to plating tank will be provided by the SAC. Venderhas to incorporate the SAC power supply into the system.

3.14.2 Vender has to supply the control panel for the plant operation. Control panel should be compact, easy to operate and complete with main switch ON/OFF, emergency button, Interlock/alarm display.

3.14.3 Control panel should be constructed with powder coated preferably SS-316 body. Brand: RITTAL or reputed Equivalent make only Required quantity: 01 Console Control panel will be kept approximately 10 meters away from the plant , appropriate length of wires to be provided.

3.14.4 Important electrical items such as circuit breaker, contactor, ELCB, Relays etcs should be reputed brand such as TE, BROYCE, OMRON, L&T and SIEMENS only. All pneumatic parts from reputed brand such as FESTO, BURKERT or reputed equivalent make only.

3.14.5 All electrical and electronics should be protected with corrosion and rodent proof enclosure

3.14.6 The entire system operation should be controlled with programmable Logic controller (PLC) with PC interface, touch screen monitor with keyboard

3.14.7 The system management should be done with computer and server configuration.

3.14.8 PLC should be Siemens or Mitsubishi or Omron, or Allen Bradley make. 3.14.9 All the heating & cooling control will be through the panel supplied along with

calibrated Thermo couples for Temperature sensing. 3.14.10 All the wirings should be housed in cable ducts running along with length of the

line duly painted and earthed using copper flats. 3.14.11 There should be process selection mode i.e. panel and pattern plating mode 3.14.12 The system management should be done with computer and server

configuration. Preferably using touch 3.14.13 Process controller [Main server] – State of the art system with Preferably Linux

based OS and with multilevel password protection. All features should be enlisted 3.14.14 Server and monitor should be housed in suitable metallic cabinet 3.14.15 User interface for Floor operation (Client System) – State of the art system with

multilevel password protection 3.14.16 Parameters to be controlled: Operation – Manual and automatic with provision

for multiple flight bar operation in single cycle. 3.14.17 Provision for maintenance mode operation to override all system interlock for

trouble shooting and system maintenance 3.14.18 Recipes (Program Number) management – such as Addition, Deletion,

Modification & Selection should be possible. 3.14.19 Real time editing feature for process parameters control. 3.14.20 Control and monitoring of the movement of hoist [ascend and descend] and

transporter [forward and backward] in automatic and manual mode operations. 3.14.21 Process Parameters and display

Dwell Time wherever required

Temperature

Flight bar agitation control

Rectifier Selection & Control – DC, PPR and Pulse

Over all view of machine operation and other equipments status

Program number

Mode of operation [auto, manual]

Process stage with corresponding process parameters, if any

Position display for multiple operations

Hoist position

Temperature – Preset, Actual, high and low values

Chemical consumption and dosing system status

Fault display and troubleshooting Data Management

Recipe Storage – unlimited numbers

Loading sequence report 4.0.0 Other terms and conditions for each unit : 4.1.0 Unit performance checking and pre-dispatch inspection: Sytem performance

will be checked with respect all specifications. Performance test report shall be provided before the dispatch of the unit on mutually agreed terms. Alternatively, Pre dispatch inspection of the machine will be done by the SAC engineers at party’s premises for the verification / witnessing of all functions.

4.2.0 Electrical requirement: 3 phase 415V + / - 5 % V AC 50 Hz, Suitable rating cable of 10 meter length should be provided to connect the unit with control cabinet and control cabinet to mains provides by SAC. If input voltage requirements is different then vender should supply the required transformer along with unit.

4.3.0 Warranty: Warranty for the machine (comprehensive warranty with spares and service) shall be two years from the successful installation and commissioning of the unit at our premises. Vender shall attend the machine within 72 hours for break down call.

4.4.0 Installation and training: System components mentioned 3.4.0 should be integrated in the line by the vender and demonstrate the full functioning of the plating line. Vender has to install the system/line free of cost at our premises and demonstrate all functioning as per RFP. Vender has to train our personnel (after successful installation commissioning) for the functioning, operation and maintenance of the machine for the total 7 minimum (both machine) working days Free of cost.

4.5.0 Annual maintenance contract: Party has to agree and undertake the Annual maintenance contract after completion of the 2 years’ warranty period for the period of 3 years (3rd ,4th and 5th year). For that bidder shall quote for maintenance and service contract for 3 years (after the completion of two years’ standard warranty period) considering 2 annual visits per year and break down visit as and when required. Vender shall attend the machine within 72 hours for break down call.

4.6.0 Operation and maintenance manual: 2 sets of hard copy and one soft copy of Operation and maintenance manual including all electrical wiring diagram, mechanical drawings, trouble-shooting guide are to be provided along with machine (English version only).

4.7.0 Assurance of services: Party should have strong service network and shall provide the details of work experience of the person involved in servicing and maintaining such unit s. Party shall also provide the references of their existing service

contract. Party has to ensure for 10 years spare and technical service support for the quoted model.

4.8.0 Quotation of the spares: Party has to quote necessary spares required for 3 years trouble free operation. Vender should also submit the list of free accessories provided along with unit.

4.9.0 Installation layout plan: Dimensions of main unit with tank placement, filter pumps Cantilever type vertical Hoist with transporter drawing etc and layout plan for installation shall be submitted along with technical bid.

5.0.0 General terms and conditions: 5.0.1 The offer should be valid for six months from the due date. 5.0.2 This is two-part Tender, bidders should submit Technical bid and Price bid

separately. The bidder should enclose the entire commercial bid components with price masked as part of the technical bid. In Technical bid if any price component indicated, the offer is liable for rejection. In Technical bid, the bidders should specify all necessary site requirements, for site preparations. List of deliverables should be enclosed in the Technical bid.

5.0.3 The offer should be complete with compliance statement as per Annexure- I for each of our specifications (mandatory), without which the quotation will not be considered. In compliance table indicating merely “YES”, “NO”, “OKAY” and “COMPLIED” in the compliance statement will not be acceptable. Appropriate parameter (numerical) values should be specified wherever necessary and technical description/justification should be provided wherever required.

5.0.4 Party shall specify the detail scope / list of supply for hardware and software with detail features/functions along with quotation

5.0.5 Complete information should be enclosed to describe every part and mechanisms including optional items offered.

5.0.6 Original catalogues (in English only) & photographs of the unit must be enclosed. 5.0.7 The party shall also bring out categorically any other additional

features/functions of the machine. 5.0.8 If any point is not being complied then party shall bring it out categorically. 5.0.9 Party shall provide the list of necessary tools and tackles, which shall be supplied

along with machine for day-to-day work / maintenance. 5.0.10 Along with quotation party has to provide detailed requirements which are

required to be arranged by the SAC for the machine installation and commissioning.

5.0.11 Quotation should be from either machine manufacturer or their representative. Representative should attach authorization letter from principle/ manufacturer.

6.0.0. Additional items to be supplied with line:

Sr.no. Items to be supplied in addition to the specified in specifications.

1 1 numbers of cartridge type filter unit of capacity 200 LPH or higher as a spare to be supplied. Micro-etch, activator, reducer and one spare filter unit of same capacity should be supplied.

2 1 number of cartridge type filter unit of capacity 800 LPH or higher as a spare to be supplied.

3 1 number of cartridge type filter unit of capacity 2500 LPH or higher as a spare to be supplied.

4 80 numbers of 5 micron polyspun filter cartage should be supplied.

5 Additional 30 numbers of 2 micron polyspun filter cartage should be supplied.

6 Additional 5 numbers of 99.9% pure Electrolytic grade copper Flight Bar with suitable size copper cross-section should be supplied.

7 Additional 12 numbers of plating jig should be supplied.

7.0.0.: Quotation format:

SR.NO. DESCRIPTION COST

1

Design, fabrication, Supply, installation and

commissioning of the semi-automated vertical

electroplating for (1) flash copper electroplating process

and (2) Pattern copper electroplating process. With 2

years comprehensive warranty with spares and service

and free installation and training at SAC.

2 Annual maintenance contract for the 3rd , 4th and 5th year with Name and address of agency responsible for AMC

COST IN INDIAN Rs

3 Cost of additional items as 6.0.0

4 List of suggested spares for the trouble free operation for the 3 years

Basis of selection of vender: Commercial comparison will be done for technically suitable bidder for the system for that total of serial no 1 ,2 and 3 will be considered.

Table: 1 Number of stages, tank sequence, tank dimension and tank material of construction with

wall thickness

Stage Process tanks Tank Inner Dimensions (L*W*H)mm

Volume (L)

Material of construction

1 Load 250 525 PP TRAY

2 Cleaner 250 525 1000 105 20mmPP

3 Conditioner 250 525 1000 105 12mmPP

4 C/F Rinse 500 525 1000 210 12mmPP

5 Dip Rinse (top spray) 525 1000 12mmPP

6 Micro Etch 250 525 1000 105 20mmPP

7 C/F Rinse 500 525 1000 210 12mmPP

8 Dip Rinse (top spray) 525 1000 12mmPP

9 Predip 250 525 1000 105 12mmPP

10 Activator 250 525 1000 105 20mmPP

11 C/F Rinse 500 525 1000 210 12mmPP

12 Dip Rinse (top spray) 525 1000 12mmPP

13 Reducer 250 525 1000 105 12mmPP

14 DI Rinse 250 525 1000 105 12mmPP

15 Electroless-1 250 525 1000 105 20mmPP

16 Electroless-storage 250 525 1000 105 20mmPP

17 C/F Rinse 500 525 1000 210 12mmPP

18 Dip Rinse (top spray) 525 1000 12mmPP

19 Acid Dip 250 525 1000 105 12mmPP

20 Rinse 250 525 1000 105 12mmPP

21 Acid dip 250 525 1000 105 12mmPP

22 Copper plating 800 525 1000 350 20mmPP

23 Dip rinse 250 525 1000 105 12mmPP

24 Antitarnish 250 525 1000 105 20mmPP

25 Dryer 250 525 1000 105 SS316

26 Unload PP TRAY

Table: 2 PTH and Flash copper plating sequence (Process timing are indicative only,

actual timing varies as per chemistry selection and bath life)

Stage Process sequence

Process tanks Dip time in minute Min- Max (optimum)

1 0 Load -

2 0 Cleaner 3- 6 (5)

3 1 Conditioner 3- 6 (5)

4 2 C/F Rinse 1- 2 (1)

5 3 Dip Rinse (top spray) 1- 2 (1.5)

6 4 Micro Etch 1.5 – 2.5(2)

7 5 C/F Rinse 1- 2 (1)

8 6 Dip Rinse (top spray) 1- 2 (1.5)

9 7 Predip 1-2 (1)

10 8 Activator 4- 8 (6)

11 9 C/F Rinse 1- 2 (1)

12 10 Dip Rinse (top spray) 1- 2 (1.5)

13 11 Reducer 3- 6 (5)

14 12 DI Rinse 1- 2 (1)

15 13 Electroless-1 30- 40 (30)

16 -- Electroless-storage --

17 14 C/F Rinse 1- 2 (1)

18 15 Dip Rinse (top spray) 1- 2(1)

19 16 Acid Dip 1- 2 (1)

20 17 Rinse 1- 2 (1)

21 --- Acid dip 1- 2 (1)

22 18 Flash Copper plating 10- 15 (10)

23 19 Dip rinse 2- 4 (3)

24 20 Antitarnish 10- 15 (10)

25 21 Dryer 2- 5 (3)

26 --- Unload --

Table: 3 Pattern copper plating sequence (Process timing are indicative only,

actual timing varies as per chemistry selection and bath life)

Stage Process sequence

Process tanks Dip time in minute Min- Max (optimum)

1 0 Load --

2 1 Cleaner 3- 6 (5)

3 - Conditioner --

4 - C/F Rinse --

5 2 Dip Rinse (top spray) 1- 2 (1.5)

6 3 Micro Etch 1.5 – 2.5(2)

7 - C/F Rinse --

8 4 Dip Rinse (top spray) 1- 2 (1.5)

9 - Predip --

10 - Activator --

11 - C/F Rinse --

12 - Dip Rinse (top spray) --

13 - Reducer --

14 - DI Rinse --

15 - Electroless-1 --

16 - Electroless-storage --

17 - C/F Rinse --

18 - Dip Rinse (top spray) --

19 - Acid Dip --

20 - Rinse --

21 5 Acid dip 1- 2 (1)

22 6 Pattern Copper plating 60- 90 (80)

23 7 Dip rinse 2- 4 (3)

24 - Antitarnish --

25 - Dryer --

26 -- Unload --

Table: 4

Stage Process tanks Air Agitation

Mech agitation

knocking / vibration

Temperature in ° C

1 Load

2 Cleaner Yes Yes Yes 55 - 75( 65 )

3 Conditioner Yes Yes Yes 30 - 40(35)

4 C/F Rinse Yes Yes

5 C/F Rinse Yes Yes

6 Micro Etch Yes Yes 30 - 35(30)

7 C/F Rinse Yes Yes

8 C/F Rinse Yes Yes

9 Predip Yes Yes

10 Activator Yes Yes 30 - 50(35)

11 C/F Rinse Yes Yes

12 C/F Rinse Yes Yes

13 Reducer yes Yes Yes 25 - 30( 30)

14 DI Rinse Yes

15 Electroless-1 Yes Yes Yes 30 - 35(30)

16 Electroless-storage

Yes

17 C/F Rinse Yes Yes

18 C/F Rinse Yes Yes

19 Acid Dip Yes

20 Rinse Yes

21 Acid dip Yes

22 Copper plating Yes Yes Yes

23 Dip rinse Yes

24 Anti-tarnish Yes

25 Dryer Yes 30 - 70(50)

26 Unload

Annexure- I Compliance table to be filled by the bidder

1.0.0 Application: Party’s comments Write appropriate parameter (numerical) values or technical description/justification or attach documents wherever required.

1.1.0 Vertical Electroplating line under the scope of supply is intended for the uniform deposition of metal over Printed Wiring Board (PWB) panel to cover the following applications for fabrication of high density high end PCBs/MLBs. 1. PTH and flash copper electroplating process 2. Pattern copper electroplating process. Both the processes should be done in the same line simultaneously as per the selection of the process.

2.0.0 Scope Of Supply:

2.1.0 Design, fabrication, Supply, installation and commissioning of the semi-automated vertical electroplating system as per detailed technical specifications and all necessary accessories to meet the requirement.

2.2.0 Installation and commissioning of the system at our site.

2.3.0 Training at site for machine operation and maintenance.

2.4.0 Mandatory Terms

2.5.0 The bidder should have supplied similar equipments to reputed international high density PCB manufacturers and should enclose the evidence for the same indicating equipment performance.

2.6.0 All materials used for the construction of the equipments should be as per ASTM or equivalent standards and the same should be specified in the quote.

2.7.0 The equipment should have compliance to Euro Standards (CE) and/or any other international standards. The bidder should furnish the compliance certificates for their equipment capability to process PCB equipments.

3.0.0 Specifications:

3.1.1 Process stages and process sequence.

3.1.2 System should comprise of totally twenty-four process stages, loading and unloading stages as per table 1 with variable time and sequence settings. Total number of stations: 26 (24 tanks, 1 loading and 1 unloading).

3.1.3 Same plant will be used for PTH with flash copper plating and copper pattern plating as and when required. Process sequence should be selectable as per PTH and pattern plating process.

3.1.4 For PTH with flash copper plating requirement, process sequence shall be as per table 2.

3.1.5 For copper pattern plating requirement, process sequence shall be as per table 3.

3.1.6 Overall length of the line should be less than 11 meters including loading unloading stage and Overall width of the line should be less than 2.2 meters including filter pumps, transporter, tanks and SS 316 structure.

3.2.0 Type and size of PCB panel to be handled: Vertical Electroplating system should be capable to handle following types of laminate, laminate size, laminate thickness and minimum hole diameter.

3.2.1 Rigid Glass Epoxy Copper clad laminates (FR4), flexible polyimide, combination of Rigid and Flexible, Microwave laminates, etc.

3.2.2 Laminate size: 100 mm x 100 mm to 300 mm x 450 mm. Plating window : 350 mm x 500 mm

3.2.3 Flight bar loading: 1 panel of 12” x 18”

3.3.4 Manual loading and unloading of the panel

3.3.5 PCB laminate thickness range: 0.2 mm to 3.5 mm

3.2.6 Minimum plating hole size: 0.15mm and aspect ratio 1:10

3.3.0 Process Capability : Vertical Electroplating line should be capable to meet following plating requirements.

3.3.1 Panel copper electroplating process: minimum 5 microns thickness [typical]

3.3.2 Pattern copper electroplating process: Minimum 25 microns thickness to Maximum 45 microns [typical].

3.3.3 Conductor features down to 0.05 mm

3.3.4 Plating uniformity: +/- 10 % across the panel.

3.4.0 System components: Following components should be integrated in the line by the vender and demonstrate the full functioning of the plating line.

3.4.1 Epoxy coated stainless steel 316 base frame and structure

3.4.2 One-sided Cantilever type vertical Hoist with transporter and track.

3.4.3 Process Tanks, Counter Flow Rinse and Electroplating Tank.

3.4.4 Work frame agitation and flight bar vibration mechanism

3.4.5 “V” Block (saddle)

3.4.6 In line exhaust duct

3.4.7 Low pressure air blower with inclusive of piping

3.4.8 Heaters, Chiller and cooling coil with inclusive of piping

3.4.9 Copper flight bar, anode rail and plating jig

3.4.10 High efficiency Filter Units.

3.4.11 Hot Air Dryer.

3.4.12 Electrical/ Electronic Control panel console with programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with PC Interface.

3.5.0 Epoxy coated stainless steel 316 base frame and structure

3.5.1 The entire structure should be fabricated from epoxy coated High quality industrial grade SS 316 tubes with minimum of 3 mm wall thickness.

3.5.2 SS 316 fasteners should be used joined to all the structures for easy assembly and disassembly.

3.5.3 The entire base frame and structure should be finished with epoxy powder Coating.

3.5.4 The entire framework should be supported on SS 316 adjustable screw footings.

3.5.5 One-sided Cantilever type vertical Hoist with transporter and track.

3.5.6 Compact, side arm, Cantilever type transporter and track should to be provided for panel movement across the line.

3.5.7 Transporter should be cantilever type framework, constructed with industrial grade SS-316 finished with epoxy powder Minimum lifting capacity: 30 Kg or better.

3.5.8 All metallic part such as vertical up/down frame work, traverse end carriage etc. should be made from industrial grade SS 316 and finished with epoxy powder Coating.

3.5.9 Hoist with transport track system should ensure safe and smooth transportation of thin/flexible layer, rigid, rigid-flex panels with dedicated guide mechanism.

3.5.10 Movement of hoist [ascend and descend], transporter [forward and reverse] should be controlled and monitored through PLC program

3.5.11 The entire Transporter control should be through flat cables duly shielded wherever necessary. Running all along length of the line.

3.5.12 Built in safety features like upper limit, lower limit, end limits and emergency stop should be provided.

3.5.13 It should consist of maintenance free slip free hoist lift mechanism with polyester or nylon webbing belt

3.5.14 All the proximity switches and electrical & mechanical limit switches should be sourced from reputed make like OMRON, Japan / Schneider electric etc.

3.5.15 Variable speed, work frame ( tilting of 5 to 10 degree ) agitation with 50 mm stroke length should be provided.

3.5.16 Required Quantity of hoist with transporter and track: 01 Unit

3.6.0 Process tank, counter flow rinse tank and electroplating tank

3.6.1 The process tanks should be made out of PP or PPH Sheet. PP/PPH material should be sourced form reputed brand (like Rochling make or equivalent)

3.6.2 The tanks should be placed one after the other in a modular fashion and interleaved with 5mm PVC/Hylam sheets to avoid buckling. For plating tank, suitable reinforcement should be provided with PP/PPH cover

3.6.3 Number of tanks, tank dimension and tank material of construction with wall thickness shall be as per in table 1.

3.6.4 Process tank inner dimension: 250mm(w) x 525mm(L)X 1000mm(H) No. of process tanks: 11, Material: PP or PPH, Material thickness: 20 mm

3.6.5 Rinse tank inner dimension: 250mm(w) x 525mm(L)X 1000mm(H) No. of rinse tanks: 11, Material: PP or PPH, Material thickness: 12 mm

3.6.6 Copper electroplating tank inner dimension: 800mm(w) x 525mm(L)X 1000mm(H) No. of Cu plating tank: 01, Material: PP or PPH, Material thickness: 20 mm. A pair of PP diaphragm [10 microns] should be provided between cathode and anode compartment in copper electroplating tank.

3.6.7 Tanks should be provided with inter tank covers sloping on both sides. Covers and tanks should be made from same type of material

3.6.8 Tanks should be leak proof, heavy duty. Leak test for all the tanks will be conducted at site.

3.6.9 The entire tank should be completed with necessary inlet, outlet and drain valves. Valves should be leak proof made from reputed brand [like Cole-parmer, Parker] and they should be of quick replacement type. All the valves should be accessible for easy service and operation. All tanks should have DI water inlet connection from the main input connection.

3.6.10 Suitable mechanism should be provided for the exact alignment of process tanks and to arrest the movement of the tanks during operation.

3.6.11 Tanks should have 5 degree [typical] slope at the bottom for ease of solution drain.

3.7.0 Mechanical agitation and flight bar vibration mechanism

3.7.1 Mechanical Agitation for the whole Line: It should consist of separate box section run all along the length and width of the line. Motor with CAM mechanism for the horizontal movement should be provided.

3.7.2 Vibration, knocking and air agitation shall be provided as per table 4.

3.8.0 “V” Block (saddle):

3.8.1 “V” Block [saddle] should be made from two types of material. One type from Polypropylene material and second type form High quality bronze casting or Brass should be provided. Per tank pair of V blocks to be supplied.

3.8.2 They should be mounted on the work frame firmly and they should be properly machined for the smooth landing of flight bar.

3.8.3 Type one: V saddles for plating tank should be made from High quality bronze casting or Brass.

3.8.4 Type two: V saddles for process tanks, rinse tanks and dryer should be made from PP material.

3.9.0 In line exhaust duct:

3.9.1 Lip extraction ducts should be provided on each chemical process tanks and one electroplating tanks. (Total: 12 tanks)

3.9.2 Ducts should be made from PP / PVC & proper reinforcement should be provided.

3.9.3 Full inline duct should run along the length of the line and interconnected to the individual lip extraction duct by means of flexible hose.

3.9.4 Spring loaded damper knobs should be provided to control the exhaust outlet at the beginning of Lip inter connecting flexible hose. PP saddles should be provided to support all pipe work.

3.9.5 At the end exhaust duct should be connected to the air suction unit of SAC.

3.10.0 Low pressure air blower and inclusive of piping:

3.10.1 Oil free dry air to be provided to the tanks as per table no.4 with a provision to control the flow of air by means of PP/PVC valve.

3.10.2 To supply the Oil free dry air, appropriate capacity of turbine type of blower should be supplied.

3.10.3 Blower should be interconnected to the line by SS 316 pipes.

3.10.4 Air agitation requirements shall be as per table.4.

3.11.0 Heaters, Chiller and cooling coil with inclusive of piping

3.11.1 Temperature requirements is given in table.4. 3 KW or appropriate rating Teflon heaters or SS or Titanium heaters to be provided as per process requirements, so temperature should reach in 1.5 hrs.

3.11.2 Teflon heaters or SS heaters for acid cleaner and conditioner stage. Additional one heater should be supplied as a spare.

3.11.3 Teflon heaters or Titanium heaters for micro-etch, activator, reducer and electroless stage. Additional two heaters should be supplied as spare

3.11.4 Electroplating copper tank should be provided with Titanium/Teflon cooling coil.

3.11.5 Appropriate capacity of chiller unit should be supplied and connected to copper electroplating tank in order to maintain the bath temperature between 22°C to 26°C.

3.11.6 Heaters should be sourced from reputed make like Protec, USA / Braude UK or its equivalent reputed make only .

3.11.7 Temperature requirements shall be as per table.4.

3.12.0 Copper flight bar, anode rail and plating jig:

3.12.1 99.9% pure Electrolytic grade copper Flight Bar with suitable size copper cross-section should be supplied.

3.11.2 Flight bar should be reinforced with SS-316 to increase the robustness

3.11.3 Flight bar should align and rest properly on the “V” block [saddle]

3.11.4 Male part in the flight bar should be designed for proper electrical contact with “V” block during electroplating.

3.11.5 Loading capacity: 1 panel of 300 mm x 450 mm per flight bar

3.11.6 Anode rail: Titanium clad electrolytic grade copper (EC) anode rails should be supplied to carry the required current during copper electroplating stages.Two numbers of anode rail should be supplied for electroplating copper tank

3.11.7 Each anode rail should be capable of withstanding minimum of 150 Kg anode weight.

3.11.8 Anode bus rail should be compatible for different anode geometries such as copper bar or copper beads in basket

3.11.9 Plating jigs: Plating jigs compatible to copper flight bar and able to hold 12’ x 18” panel and made from Titanium should be supplied.

3.11.10 Plating jig should ensure the proper contact with panel

3.12.0 High efficiency Filter Units.

3.12.1 Cartridge type filter units are required as per table 4. Reputed make filter unit like Serfilco, UK or its equivalent reputed Brand only should be supplied

3.12.2 Filtration unit should comprise of Pump, Motors and Filter chamber with cartridges.

3.12.3 All filter units should be magnetic coupled pump, with chemical Resistant body and parts.

3.12.4 Chamber should be complete with drain valve, inlet and outlet valve, and vent tube with unbreakable lid.

3.12.5 5 numbers of cartridge type filter unit of capacity 200 LPH or higher with 5 micron polyspun filter cartage should be supplied for cleaner, conditioner, Micro-etch, activator, reducer and one spare filter unit of same capacity should be supplied.

3.12.6 1 number of cartridge type filter unit of capacity 800 LPH or higher with 5 micron polyspun filter cartage should be supplied for electroless copper plating tank.

3.12.7 1 number of cartridge type filter unit of capacity 2500 LPH or higher with 2 micron polyspun filter cartridge should be supplied for electroplating copper.

3.13.0 Hot Air Dryer.

3.13.1 Hot air dryer should be made from SS-316 with safety thermostat should be supplied with maximum operating temperature 70°C .

Dryer tank inner dimension: 250mm(w) x 525mm(L)X 1000mm(H) No. tank: 01

3.13.2 Dryer should be double skinned with insulation in between.

3.13.3 Electrical motor driven air blower should be

3.13.4 Sufficient numbers of electrically finned heaters made from SS 316 should be provided and equally distributed to ensure complete drying as per time specified in the table 1.

3.13.5 Suitable noise dampening mechanism should be provided

3.13.6 Drain should be provided at the bottom.

3.14.0 Electrical/ Electronic Control panel console with programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with PC Interface.

3.14.1 Pulse reverse power supply (air cooled) with RS485 serial communication will be provided by the SAC. Also twisted cable of appropriate capacity and length to connect the power supply to plating tank will be provided by the SAC. Venderhas to incorporate the SAC power supply into the system.

3.14.2 Vender has to supply the control panel for the plant operation. Control panel should be compact, easy to operate and complete with main switch ON/OFF, emergency button, Interlock/alarm display.

3.14.3 Control panel should be constructed with powder coated preferably SS-316 body. Brand: RITTAL or reputed Equivalent make only

Required quantity: 01 Console Control panel will be kept approximately 10 meters away from the plant , appropriate length of wires to be provided.

3.14.4 Important electrical items such as circuit breaker, contactor, ELCB, Relays etcs should be reputed brand such as TE, BROYCE, OMRON, L&T and SIEMENS only. All pneumatic parts from reputed brand such as FESTO, BURKERT or reputed equivalent make only.

3.14.5 All electrical and electronics should be protected with corrosion and rodent proof enclosure

3.14.6 The entire system operation should be controlled with programmable Logic controller (PLC) with PC interface, touch screen monitor with keyboard

3.14.7 The system management should be done with computer and server configuration.

3.14.8 PLC should be Siemens or Mitsubishi or Omron, or Allen Bradley make.

3.14.9 All the heating & cooling control will be through the panel supplied along with calibrated Thermo couples for Temperature sensing.

3.14.10 All the wirings should be housed in cable ducts running along with length of the line duly painted and earthed using copper flats.

3.14.11 There should be process selection mode i.e. panel and pattern plating mode

3.14.12 The system management should be done with computer and server configuration. Preferably using touch

3.14.13 Process controller [Main server] – State of the art system with Preferably Linux based OS and with multilevel password protection. All features should be enlisted

3.14.14 Server and monitor should be housed in suitable metallic cabinet

3.14.15 User interface for Floor operation (Client System) – State of the art system with multilevel password protection

3.14.16 Parameters to be controlled: Operation – Manual and automatic with provision for multiple flight bar operation in single cycle.

3.14.17 Provision for maintenance mode operation to override all system interlock for trouble shooting and system maintenance

3.14.18 Recipes (Program Number) management – such as Addition, Deletion, Modification & Selection should be possible.

3.14.19 Real time editing feature for process parameters control.

3.14.20 Control and monitoring of the movement of hoist [ascend and descend] and transporter [forward and backward] in automatic and manual mode operations.

3.14.21 Process Parameters and display

Dwell Time wherever required

Temperature

Flight bar agitation control

Rectifier Selection & Control – DC, PPR and Pulse

Over all view of machine operation and other equipments status

Program number

Mode of operation [auto, manual]

Process stage with corresponding process parameters, if any

Position display for multiple operations

Hoist position

Temperature – Preset, Actual, high and low values

Chemical consumption and dosing system status

Fault display and troubleshooting Data Management

Recipe Storage – unlimited numbers

Loading sequence report

4.0.0 Other terms and conditions for each unit :

4.1.0 Unit performance checking and pre-dispatch inspection: Sytem performance will be checked with respect all specifications. Performance test report shall be provided before the dispatch of the unit on mutually agreed terms. Alternatively, Pre dispatch inspection of the machine will be done by the SAC engineers at party’s premises for the verification / witnessing of all functions.

4.2.0 Electrical requirement: 3 phase 415V + / - 5 % V AC 50 Hz, Suitable rating cable of 10 meter length should be provided to connect the unit with control cabinet and control cabinet to mains provides by SAC. If input voltage requirements is different then vender should supply the required transformer along with unit.

4.3.0 Warranty: Warranty for the machine (comprehensive warranty with spares and service) shall be two years from the successful installation and commissioning of the unit at our premises. Vender shall attend the machine within 72 hours for break down call.

4.4.0 Installation and training: System components mentioned 3.4.0 should be integrated in the line by the vender and demonstrate the full functioning of the plating line. Vender has to install the system/line free of cost at our premises and demonstrate all functioning as per RFP. Vender has to train our personnel (after successful installation commissioning) for the functioning, operation and maintenance of the machine for the total 7 minimum (both machine) working days Free of cost.

4.5.0 Annual maintenance contract: Party has to agree and undertake the Annual maintenance contract after completion of the 2 years’ warranty period for the period of 3 years (3rd ,4th and 5th year). For that bidder shall quote for maintenance and service contract for 3 years (after the completion of two years’ standard warranty period) considering 2 annual visits per year and break down visit as and when required. Vender shall attend the machine within 72 hours for break down call.

4.6.0 Operation and maintenance manual: 2 sets of hard copy and one soft copy of Operation and maintenance manual including all electrical wiring diagram, mechanical drawings, trouble-shooting guide are to be provided along with machine (English version only).

4.7.0 Assurance of services: Party should have strong service network and shall provide the details of work experience of the person involved in servicing and maintaining such unit s. Party shall also provide the references of their existing service contract. Party has to ensure for 10 years spare and technical service support for the quoted model.

4.8.0 Quotation of the spares: Party has to quote necessary spares required for 3 years trouble free operation. Vender should also submit the list of free accessories provided along with unit.

4.9.0 Installation layout plan: Dimensions of main unit with tank placement, filter pumps Cantilever type vertical Hoist with transporter drawing etc and layout plan for installation shall be submitted along with technical bid.