Federal Electronics Expands Selective Soldering Capabilities with Installation of Pillarhouse System

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Federal Electronics, a leader in providing advanced electronic manufacturing services, has installed a new Pillarhouse Jade S-200 MKII selective solder system at its Hermosillo, Mexico facility, further strengthening its ability to support high-mix, high-complexity assemblies. With one system now dedicated to lead solder and the other to lead-free, the site can better accommodate diverse customer requirements for high-mix, high-complexity assemblies.

The Jade MKII is designed for small- to medium-batch production, where precision, repeatability, and production flexibility are critical. The hand-load platform is equipped with a universally adjustable tooling carrier that accommodates PCBs or pallets up to 457mm x 508mm (18” x 20”). Pillarhouse’s patented Drop-Jet design fluxer provides fast, effective flushing of the pressurized flux chamber. This minimizes maintenance while supporting a range of flux types, including high solid content and water-soluble fluxes.

Federal Electronics’ Hermosillo facility plays a central role in the company’s North American manufacturing network, providing proximity to key customers, a highly skilled workforce, and infrastructure tailored to high-reliability markets. The addition of these selective solder systems was driven by the need to increase throughput while maintaining the company’s strict quality standards.

“Selective soldering is an important part of our capability set, especially for customers with high-reliability requirements,” said Ed Evangelista, President of Federal Electronics. “With these installations, we’re enhancing both flexibility and process control, ensuring that we can meet customer needs efficiently and consistently.”