New SASinno Ultra-i1 Gives K&F Electronics Added Flexibility in Selective Soldering

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K&F Electronics, a third-generation, family-owned electronics assembly provider, has installed a SASinno Ultra-i1 offline selective soldering system, expanding its selective soldering capacity and improving process consistency for customer programs that require precise, repeatable results.

Founded in 1972, K&F Electronics has evolved into a long-established U.S. provider of electronic assembly services, supporting customers across a range of industries with reliable, high-quality builds. The addition of the Ultra-i1 allows K&F to handle a broader mix of board designs, lot sizes, and production schedules while maintaining quality and delivery expectations.

The SASinno Ultra Series, which includes the Ultra-i1 and Ultra-i2 models, is designed for operations with frequent changeovers and mixed production runs. The Ultra-i1 installed at K&F provides controlled selective soldering for small- to medium-batch production without slowing overall throughput.

Key features of the system include fiducial recognition, jet fluxing, automatic nozzle cleaning, and dual preheating zones to support stable soldering conditions. A maintenance-free electromagnetic pump and nitrogen heating help deliver consistent solder quality across production runs.

System operation and setup are managed through a Windows-based interface, with tools such as live soldering cameras, wave height calibration, and barcode tracking to support process verification and documentation.

“This addition gives us greater control over selective soldering and more flexibility for the mix of programs we support,” said Sean Kincaid, President of K&F Electronics. “It helps us respond quickly to new requirements while maintaining the level of quality our customers rely on.” The Ultra-i1 installation reflects K&F Electronics’ continued investment in equipment that strengthens process reliability and supports customer schedules.