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June 22, 2025 | All Flex SolutionsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
All Flex Solutions has invested in Ulrich Rotte lamination layup stations in their rigid flex layup area. The Ulrich Rotte stations automate the layup process by handling the lamination plates, which are heavy, and sequencing the layup process for the operators.
Jerry Hatz, Director of Engineering offered, “The lamination layup process starts with very heavy lamination plates, which limits which operators can work in the process, but more importantly can cause injury and fatigue. The Ulrich Rotte receives the lamination plates and opens the book for the operator to begin layup. It also returns the top plate, once the operator has completed layup, eliminating all handling of the lamination tooling plates.
“Once the operators start the layup process, the Ulrich Rotte stations automate placement of the lamination pins, which reduces layup errors and registration issues," Jerry continued. "Most of our products are built to IPC 6013 class III and with the thin layers in flexible circuits and rigid flex, every mil we can improve in our layer-to-layer registration is a huge bonus both in product yield, and reductions in scrap and cost. The Ulrich Rotte layup stations sequence the pins for the operators, so they can concentrate on material placement. The stations also include a computer monitor, so the material layup can be up on the display during the layup process. The stations provide us with greater automation in layup, a better solution for our operators, and improved yield in registration!”
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