Method for manufacturing component mounting board

The method of forming a solder precoat with a thermoplastic resin film on printed circuit boards addresses the challenge of miniaturized components, enhancing productivity and yield by using a system with precoat formation, flux application, and reflow processes to securely mount components.

JP2026002984APending Publication Date: 2026-01-08PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD
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JP2025179435
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JP · JP
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Filing Date
2025-10-24
Publication Date
2026-01-08

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Technical Problem

The miniaturization of components in printed circuit boards makes soldering more difficult, and existing shock-absorbing mechanisms in component placement heads are inadequate when using solder precoat, leading to reduced productivity.

Method used

A method and system that involves forming a solder precoat with a thermoplastic resin film on the substrate, applying flux, mounting components on the resin film, and using a reflow process to solder the components, which includes a substrate transport system with devices for precoat formation, flux application, component mounting, and reflow.

Benefits of technology

Enables high productivity and yield in manufacturing component-mounted boards using solder precoat by reducing component damage and maintaining high mounting speeds.

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Abstract

To provide a method of manufacturing a component mounting substrate capable of manufacturing the component mounting substrate with high productivity and yield by using a solder precoat.SOLUTION: The method includes supplying a solder paste containing solder particles and a thermoplastic resin to a land of a substrate, forming a solder precoat on the land and forming a solidified resin film covering at least a top portion of the solder precoat by heating and then cooling the substrate to which the solder paste is supplied, applying a flux to cover the solder precoat and the resin film, and mounting a component on the solder precoat covered with the resin film and the flux.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a method and system for manufacturing a component mounted board. [Background technology]

[0002] In the manufacture of printed circuit boards, component mounting machines are used in which components are held by a component mounting head and mounted onto the board. Solder paste is placed on the lands on the board in advance, and the components are mounted by bringing the component electrodes into contact with the solder paste. Component mounting machines move the component mounting head at high speeds to increase the productivity of component mounting work. Therefore, component mounting heads generally incorporate a shock-absorbing mechanism to prevent damage to the components caused by impacts during component mounting.

[0003] Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-266334), Patent Document 2 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-087178), and Patent Document 3 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-059608) disclose devices using a buffer mechanism. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-266334 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-087178 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-059608 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Another problem that has become apparent in the manufacture of mounting boards is that the miniaturization of components makes soldering them more difficult. To solve this problem, a method is being considered in which a solder precoat is formed on the land, and then components are mounted on the solder precoat to manufacture mounting boards.

[0006] However, when components are placed on solder pre-coat, which is a hard metal, they are subjected to a much larger shock than when they are placed on solder paste. This type of shock was difficult to overcome using existing component placement heads with built-in shock-absorbing mechanisms. Therefore, when using solder pre-coat, the component placement head had to move at a slow speed, making it difficult to increase productivity.

[0007] In this situation, one object of the present invention is to provide a method and system for manufacturing a component-mounted board that uses a solder precoat and can manufacture a component-mounted board with high productivity and yield. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a component-mounted substrate, the method including a flux application step of applying flux to cover a solder precoat formed on a land of a substrate and a resin film containing a thermoplastic resin that covers at least a top portion of the solder precoat, and a component mounting step of mounting components on the resin film that is present on the solder precoat.

[0009] Another aspect of the present invention relates to a manufacturing system for component-mounted substrates, including a solder precoat forming device that supplies a solder paste containing solder particles and a thermoplastic resin to a land of a substrate and heats it to form a solder precoat on the land and a resin film containing the thermoplastic resin that covers at least a top portion of the solder precoat, a flux applying device that applies flux to cover the solder precoat and the resin film, a component mounting device that mounts components on the resin film that is present on the solder precoat, a reflow device that heats the substrate with the components mounted thereon to solder the lands and the components, and a substrate transport device that transports the substrate, the substrate transport device transporting the substrate in the order of the solder precoat forming device, the flux applying device, the component mounting device, and the reflow device. Other aspects of the present invention relate to the following techniques: (Technology 1) supplying a solder paste containing solder particles and a thermoplastic resin to lands of a substrate; a step of heating the substrate to which the solder paste has been applied and then cooling the substrate to form a solder precoat on the lands and a solidified resin film covering at least a top portion of the solder precoat; a flux application step of applying flux so as to cover the solder precoat and the resin film; a component mounting step of mounting components on the solder precoat covered with the resin film and the flux. (Technology 2) a reflow process for soldering the lands and the components by heating and then cooling the substrate on which the components have been mounted in the component mounting process; The manufacturing method according to technique 1, wherein, in the reflow process, when the substrate is heated, the solder precoat melts and the resin film softens. (Technology 3) 3. The manufacturing method according to claim 1, wherein the resin film is formed by solidifying a solid component contained in the solder paste by cooling. (Technology 4) 4. The manufacturing method according to any one of techniques 1 to 3, wherein the solder paste contains the solder particles and the thermoplastic resin in a volume ratio of the solder particles:thermoplastic resin=8:2 to 6:4. (Technology 5) 5. The manufacturing method according to any one of techniques 1 to 4, wherein the thickness of the resin film on the top portion is in the range of 1 to 10 μm. (Technology 6) 6. The method according to any one of techniques 1 to 5, wherein the thermoplastic resin includes at least one selected from the group consisting of rosin, modified rosin, and acrylic resin. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, component mounting boards can be manufactured using solder precoat with high productivity and yield. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of a manufacturing system for component-mounted substrates according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 1A to 1C are cross-sectional views schematically showing some of the steps in the method for manufacturing a component-mounted board according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] 3 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a part of a step subsequent to the step shown in FIG. 2. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples, but the present invention is not limited to the examples described below. In the following description, specific numerical values ​​and materials may be exemplified, but other numerical values ​​and other materials may be applied as long as the effects of the present invention are obtained. In this specification, the expression "numerical value A to numerical value B" includes numerical value A and numerical value B and can be read as "numerical value A or more and numerical value B or less." In the following description, when lower and upper limits are exemplified for numerical values ​​of specific physical properties or conditions, any of the exemplified lower limits can be arbitrarily combined with any of the exemplified upper limits, as long as the lower limit is not equal to or greater than the upper limit.

[0013] (Method of manufacturing component mounting board) The manufacturing method of this embodiment is a method for manufacturing a component-mounted substrate. This manufacturing method may be referred to as "manufacturing method (M)" below. Manufacturing method (M) includes a flux application step and a component mounting step, in this order. Manufacturing method (M) may further include a solder precoat formation step before the flux application step. Furthermore, manufacturing method (M) may further include a reflow step after the component mounting step. These steps are described below.

[0014] (Solder pre-coating process) The manufacturing method (M) may include a solder precoat forming step of forming a solder precoat and a resin film on the substrate before the flux application step. The resin film covers at least the top of the solder precoat and contains a thermoplastic resin. Hereinafter, the resin film and the thermoplastic resin may be referred to as a "resin film (F)" and a "thermoplastic resin (R)," respectively. Because the resin film (F) functions as a buffer film when components are mounted, the resin film (F) may be read as a "buffer film."

[0015] The solder precoat forming process includes steps (a) and (b) in this order. Step (a) is a step of supplying a solder paste containing solder particles and a thermoplastic resin (R) to the lands of the substrate. Step (b) is a step of heating the substrate to which the solder paste has been supplied and then cooling it to form a solder precoat and a resin film (resin film (F)). This step allows the solder precoat and resin film (F) to be formed simultaneously.

[0016] There are no particular limitations on the substrate used in the manufacturing method (M), and any substrate (for example, a printed circuit board) including a plate-like portion and lands formed on the plate-like portion can be used.

[0017] The thermoplastic resin (R) is a component of the resin film (F). The thermoplastic resin (R) is usually the main component (50 mass % or more) of the resin film (F). There are no particular limitations on the solder particles, and particles of known solder (e.g., lead-free solder) used for mounting components can be used.

[0018] The solder paste preferably contains solder particles and thermoplastic resin (R) in a volume ratio (volume ratio at 25°C) of solder particles:thermoplastic resin (R) = 8:2 to 6:4. By setting the ratio within this range, it becomes easy to achieve a preferred thickness for the resin film (F).

[0019] The thermoplastic resin (R) is preferably a resin that softens at a temperature lower than the melting point (e.g., in the range of 200 to 220°C) of the solder that constitutes the solder particles (solder precoat). Examples of thermoplastic resins (R) include rosin, modified rosin, terpene resin, terpene phenol resin, styrene resin, acrylic resin, polyester resin, polyolefin resin, polyamide, and phenoxy resin. The solder paste may contain xylene resin, polyamine, phenol resin, epoxy resin, etc. The solder paste may contain polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, and their copolymers and derivatives, as well as polyglycerin ester compounds, triazine compounds, vinyl group-containing compounds, carboxyl group-containing compounds, and epoxy group-containing compounds.

[0020] The thermoplastic resin (R) preferably contains at least one selected from the group consisting of rosin, modified rosin, and acrylic resin. These resins enhance the buffering function of the resin film (F) and are less likely to interfere with soldering in the subsequent reflow process. Hereinafter, rosin and modified rosin may be collectively referred to as "rosins." The thermoplastic resin (R) preferably contains rosins, since they are less likely to interfere with soldering in the reflow process. Examples of modified rosins include polymerized rosin, hydrogenated rosin, acid-modified rosin, rosin ester, and acrylated rosin hydrogenate. Examples of acrylic resins include polymers (e.g., acrylic resins) obtained by polymerizing monomers containing a (meth)acrylic acid ester as the main monomer.

[0021] Solder pastes typically contain an activator and may contain other components as needed, such as components for increasing viscosity and liquid components (solvents or dispersion media).

[0022] The activator is a substance that facilitates soldering. The activator may be any of those used in known solder fluxes. Examples of activators include abietic acid, succinic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, pimelic acid, suberic acid, azelaic acid, sebacic acid, dimer acid, propionic acid, 2,2-bishydroxymethylpropionic acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, glycolic acid, diglycolic acid, thioglycolic acid, dithioglycolic acid, stearic acid, 12-hydroxystearic acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid, and modified versions thereof.

[0023] Examples of viscosity-increasing components include known components used as thickeners (or thixotropic agents), such as castor wax, amide-based thixotropic agents, and sorbitol-based thixotropic agents. The liquid component may be a liquid component used in known solder fluxes. Examples of liquid components include hexyl diglycol, alcohol, polyol, glycol ether, and other organic compounds (e.g., glycol, ketone, hydrocarbon, ester, lupineol, etc.). It is preferable to use a substance with a boiling point higher than the melting point of the solder particles as the liquid component.

[0024] There is no limitation on the method for supplying the solder paste to the lands of the substrate, and any known method may be used, such as screen printing or using a dispenser to supply the solder paste.

[0025] In step (b), the substrate to which the solder paste has been applied is heated to a temperature above the melting point of the solder particles, thereby melting the solder particles in the solder paste. The substrate is then cooled to form a solder precoat and a resin film (F). These heating and cooling steps may be performed in the same manner as known methods for forming solder precoats. By heating and cooling, the molten solder collects on the lands to form a solder precoat, and other solid components in the solder paste solidify to cover the solder precoat.

[0026] In this manner, a substrate on which a solder precoat and a resin film (F) are formed is obtained. However, the solder precoat forming step is not an essential step for the manufacturing method (M). A substrate on which a solder precoat and a resin film (F) are formed may be separately prepared and used without performing the solder precoat forming step. It is also possible to prepare a substrate on which a solder precoat is formed and then form a resin film (F) by applying a material containing a thermoplastic resin (R) onto the solder precoat.

[0027] From another point of view, the solder precoat forming step can be regarded as a method for manufacturing a substrate on which a solder precoat and a resin film (F) are formed.

[0028] (Flux application process) The flux application process is a process of applying flux (solder flux) so as to cover the solder precoat formed on the lands of the substrate and the resin film (F). There is no limitation on the method of applying the flux, and any known method may be applied. For example, a screen printing method or a dispenser may be used. In the following explanation, overlapping explanations of matters explained in the solder precoat formation process may be omitted.

[0029] As described above, the resin film (F) contains a thermoplastic resin (R). The resin film (F) covers at least the top of the solder precoat. Typically, the resin film (F) is formed so as to cover the entire or almost entire portion of the solder precoat that is not in contact with the substrate (land).

[0030] The flux may be a known solder flux. The flux is preferably compatible with the resin film (F). For example, it is preferable that both the resin film (F) and the flux contain rosins.

[0031] The resin film (F) may include a first resin film containing a thermoplastic resin (R) and a second resin film formed on the first resin film and containing a thermoplastic resin. In this case, the first resin film is the resin film formed in the solder precoat formation step. The second resin film can be formed by applying a resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin onto the first resin film. For example, the second resin film may be formed by applying a resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin onto the first resin film formed in the solder precoat formation step. The thermoplastic resin contained in the second resin film can be any of the resins exemplified for the thermoplastic resin (R). The thermoplastic resin (R) contained in the first resin film and the thermoplastic resin contained in the second resin film may be different. However, from the viewpoint of compatibility, it is preferable that they are the same. Forming the second resin film can further enhance the function as a buffer film.

[0032] (Component mounting process) The component mounting process is a process of mounting components (electronic components) on a resin film (F) present on the solder precoat. In the component mounting process, multiple components are mounted on the solder precoat via the resin film (F). The multiple components may include minute electronic components. A minute electronic component is, for example, an electronic component with a planar shape of 0.4 mm or less on one side. Such electronic components include electronic components of the same size or smaller than JIS standard 0402 size electronic components.

[0033] The component mounting step can be performed using a component mounting device including a component mounting head. For example, the component mounting step can be performed using a known component mounting device including a component mounting head. The component mounting head can include a built-in shock absorbing mechanism. This can further reduce damage to the components.

[0034] The miniaturization of components mounted on boards has been progressing. At the same time, the speed at which components are actually mounted on boards has also been increasing. However, both the miniaturization of components and the increase in component mounting speed increase the probability of component damage during mounting. Therefore, there is a strong demand for technology that can mount tiny components on boards at high speed. After conducting research, the present inventors discovered that component damage can be reduced by forming a resin film on the solder precoat. Reducing component damage by forming a resin film on the solder precoat had never been considered before. However, the new method discovered by the present inventors, namely, the use of a resin film that functions as a buffer film, makes it possible to reduce component damage.

[0035] In the component mounting process, components are mounted above the solder precoat. In the manufacturing method of the present invention, the resin film (F) functions as a buffer film when the components are mounted above the solder precoat. This prevents damage to the electronic components. This effect is particularly significant when the components are small or when the component mounting speed is high.

[0036] The thickness of the resin film (F) on the top may be in the range of 1 to 10 μm (for example, in the range of 3 to 7 μm). By making the thickness 3 μm or more, the effect as a buffer film can be enhanced. By making the thickness 7 μm or less, soldering defects during reflow can be suppressed.

[0037] In the component mounting process, cracks may be generated in the resin film (F) by mounting the components on the resin film (F). That is, cracks may be generated in the resin film (F) by the impact when mounting the components on the resin film (F). This makes it easier for the resin film (F) to disperse in the flux in the subsequent reflow process. As a result, soldering defects in the reflow process can be suppressed.

[0038] (reflow process) The reflow process is a process in which the board on which the components have been mounted in the component mounting process is heated and then cooled to solder the lands and the components. In the reflow process, when the board is heated, the solder precoat melts and the resin film (F) softens. The board is then cooled to solder the terminals of the components and the lands. There are no limitations on the reflow process, and it may be performed in the same manner as a known reflow process.

[0039] In this way, a substrate on which components (electronic components) are mounted is obtained. According to the manufacturing method (M), it is possible to mount minute electronic components on a substrate with high yield and high productivity.

[0040] (Component mounting board manufacturing system) The manufacturing system of this embodiment is a system for manufacturing component-mounted substrates. By using this manufacturing system, the manufacturing method (M) can be easily implemented. The matters explained regarding the manufacturing method (M) may be applied to this manufacturing system. Therefore, in the following explanation, redundant explanations of the matters explained regarding the manufacturing method (M) may be omitted. The matters explained regarding this manufacturing system may be applied to the manufacturing method (M).

[0041] The manufacturing system includes a solder precoat forming device, a flux applying device, a component mounting device, a reflow device, and a substrate transport device. The substrate is transported by the substrate transport device through the solder precoat forming device, the flux applying device, and the component mounting device in that order, and is processed in each device. These devices are described below. Note that the manufacturing system may not include a solder precoat forming device.

[0042] (Solder pre-coating device) The solder precoat forming device supplies a solder paste containing solder particles and a thermoplastic resin to a land of a substrate and heats it to form a solder precoat formed on the land and a resin film (F) containing a thermoplastic resin (R) that covers at least the top of the solder precoat. The solder precoat forming device includes a solder paste supply unit that supplies the solder paste containing solder particles and a thermoplastic resin (R) to the land of the substrate, a heating unit, and may further include a cooling unit. The solder paste supply unit is not particularly limited, and a known solder paste supply device may be used. For example, a device including a dispenser or a screen printing device may be used. A known reflow device or a similar device may be used for the heating unit and the cooling unit.

[0043] (Flux application device) The flux applicator is an apparatus that applies flux so as to cover the solder precoat and the resin film (F). The flux applicator performs the flux application process. The flux applicator may be an apparatus for performing screen printing. Alternatively, the flux applicator may include a dispenser for applying the flux.

[0044] (Component mounting equipment and reflow equipment) The component mounting device performs the component mounting process. Specifically, the component mounting device mounts components on a resin film (F) present on the solder precoat. The component mounting device may include a component mounting head that holds the components and a moving device that moves the component mounting head. A known component mounting device may also be used. The component mounting head may include a buffer mechanism to absorb the impact when mounting the components.

[0045] The reflow device heats the board on which the components are mounted, thereby soldering the lands and the components. At least a part of the reflow process is performed in the reflow device. The reflow device includes at least a heating device, and may also include a cooling device. A known reflow device may be used as the reflow device.

[0046] (Substrate transport device) The substrate transport device transports the substrate through the solder precoat forming device, the flux applying device, the component mounting device, and the reflow device in this order. The substrate transport device includes a mechanism for transporting the substrate (e.g., a belt conveyor and a drive device). Such a mechanism may be a known mechanism for transporting a substrate.

[0047] The manufacturing system includes a control device for controlling the above-described devices. The control device includes an arithmetic processing unit and a storage device. The storage device stores a program for controlling the above-described devices. Furthermore, the storage device stores information necessary for processing the substrate.

[0048] Below, examples of the manufacturing method (M) and manufacturing system of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. The above-described processes and devices can be applied to the processes and devices of the examples described below. Furthermore, the processes and devices of the examples described below can be modified based on the above description. Furthermore, the matters described below may be applied to the above-described embodiments. Furthermore, in the embodiments described below, matters that are not essential for carrying out the present invention may be omitted.

[0049] (Embodiment 1) In embodiment 1, an example of a manufacturing method (M) of the present invention and an example of a manufacturing system of the present invention are described. The configuration of a manufacturing system 10 of embodiment 1 is schematically shown in FIG. 1. The manufacturing system 10 includes a substrate transfer line (substrate transfer device) 11, a control device 20, a loader 50, a solder precoat forming device 90, a solder precoat inspection device 300, a flux application device 400, component mounting devices 501 and 502, a mounting state inspection device 600, a reflow device 700, a substrate inspection device 800, and an unloader 900. These are arranged in this order from upstream to downstream. Known configurations may be applied to configurations other than those specific to the present invention. Hereinafter, component mounting devices 501 and 502 may be collectively referred to as "component mounting device 500."

[0050] The substrate transfer line 11 transfers the substrate 1 (described later) from the solder precoat forming device 90 to the substrate inspection device 800. The substrate transfer line 11 does not have to be a single continuous line, but may be made up of multiple transfer lines. A known substrate transfer line can be used as the substrate transfer line 11.

[0051] The control device 20 is connected to each device. The control device 20 includes an arithmetic processing unit and a storage device. The control device 20 is connected to other devices included in the manufacturing system 10 so that they can communicate with each other. The control device 20 exchanges data with these devices. In this way, the control device 20 manages the processes carried out in the manufacturing system 10. The storage device of the control device 20 stores programs and data required for each device of the manufacturing system 10.

[0052] The loader 50 supplies substrates stored in a rack (not shown) to the solder precoat forming device 90. The unloader 900 retrieves completed mounted substrates into the rack. Each device from the solder precoat forming device 90 to the substrate inspection device 800 includes a conveyor (substrate transport line 11) for transporting substrates. Each conveyor is positioned so that it can receive substrates from a device on the upstream side (the loader 50 side) and hand them over to a device on the downstream side (the unloader 900 side).

[0053] The following describes the processing of the substrate 1. First, the substrate 1 is transported from the loader 50 to the solder precoat forming device 90 for processing. The solder precoat forming device 90 includes a solder paste supply unit 100, a heating unit 210, and a cooling unit 220.

[0054] The solder paste supply unit 100 includes a mechanism for supplying solder paste to the substrate 1. For example, the solder paste supply unit 100 may include a mechanism for screen-printing the solder paste, a dispenser, or the like. The heating unit 210 includes a heating mechanism for heating the solder paste supplied to the substrate 1 to melt the solder particles contained in the solder paste. The cooling unit 220 includes a cooling mechanism for cooling and solidifying the molten solder. The solder paste supply unit 100 places the solder paste on the lands of the substrate 1 by screen printing or the like.

[0055] The solder precoat forming process will be described with reference to Fig. 2. As shown in Fig. 2, the substrate 1 includes a plate-shaped portion 1a and a plurality of lands 1b formed on the plate-shaped portion 1a. The lands 1b are part of the wiring pattern and are the portions on which the solder precoat is formed.

[0056] To form the solder precoat, first, as shown in Figure 2(a), mask plate 116 of solder paste supply unit 100 is placed on substrate 1. Next, solder paste P on the upper surface of mask plate 116 is moved over mask plate 116 using squeegee 113a (hatching omitted) of the print head of solder paste supply unit 100. As a result, as shown in Figure 2(b), some of the solder paste that has passed through pattern holes 116a fills pattern holes 116a.

[0057] 2(c), the substrate 1 is separated from the mask plate 116. A solder paste P is placed on the lands 1b. The solder paste P contains solder particles and a thermoplastic resin (R).

[0058] The substrate 1 on which the solder paste P is disposed is then heated in the heating section 210. This heating melts the solder particles in the solder paste P. Next, the substrate 1 is cooled in the cooling section 220. This solidifies the molten solder, and a solder precoat 2 is formed on the land 1b, as shown in FIG. 2(d). Note that FIG. 2(d) does not show the resin film 3 formed on the solder precoat 2, but in reality, the resin film 3 is formed by the above process so as to cover the top portion 2t of the solder precoat 2, as shown in FIG. 3(a). In the example shown in FIG. 3(a), the resin film 3 is formed so as to cover the entire upper surface of the solder precoat 2. The resin film 3 contains the thermoplastic resin (R) contained in the solder paste P.

[0059] The top 2t of the solder precoat 2 is the part farthest from the plate-shaped portion 1a. Usually, the top 2t is located near the center of the solder precoat 2 above the land 1b.

[0060] The substrate 1 on which the solder precoat 2 and resin film 3 are formed is inspected by a solder precoat inspection device 300 to determine whether the solder precoat 2 is properly formed. Next, the substrate 1 is processed by a flux application device 400. The flux application device 400 includes a mechanism for applying flux. For example, the flux application device 400 may include a mechanism for screen-printing the flux, a dispenser, or the like.

[0061] 3(b), the flux application device 400 applies the flux 4 so as to cover the solder precoat 2 and the resin film 3. The flux 4 is applied by the method described above (for example, screen printing).

[0062] The substrate 1 coated with the flux 4 is then sent to a component mounting device 500. In the component mounting device 500, a component mounting head is used to mount components (electronic components) 5 on the resin film 3 present on the solder pre-coat 2, as shown in FIG. 3(c). At this time, cracks may be generated in the resin film 3 by mounting the components 5 on the resin film 3. In the method and device of this embodiment, a resin film 3 that functions as a buffer film is formed on the solder pre-coat 2. Therefore, even when tiny components 5 are mounted on the solder pre-coat 2 at a relatively high speed, damage to the components 5 can be suppressed.

[0063] The board 1 on which the components 5 are mounted is then sent to a mounting state inspection device 600, which inspects the mounting state of the components 5. Thereafter, the board 1 is sent to a reflow device 700. The reflow device 700 includes a mechanism for heating and a mechanism for cooling the board 1 on which the components are mounted.

[0064] The reflow device 700 heats the board 1 on which the component 5 is mounted, and then cools it. As a result, the land 1b and the component 5 are soldered to each other with the solder 2a, as shown in FIG. 3(d). When the board 1 is heated, the solder precoat 2 melts and the resin film 3 softens. The softened resin film 3 mixes with the flux 4, and after cooling, it becomes a resin film 3a.

[0065] In this way, a component mounting board 1x is obtained on which components 5 are mounted. According to the present invention, it is possible to mount minute components on a board with good yield and productivity. Based on the above description, the following techniques are disclosed. (Technology 1) a flux application step of applying flux so as to cover the solder precoat formed on the land of the substrate and a resin film containing a thermoplastic resin that covers at least a top portion of the solder precoat; a component mounting step of mounting components on the resin film present on the solder precoat. (Technology 2) a reflow process for soldering the lands and the components by heating and then cooling the substrate on which the components have been mounted in the component mounting process; The manufacturing method according to technique 1, wherein, in the reflow process, when the substrate is heated, the solder precoat melts and the resin film softens. (Technology 3) 3. The manufacturing method according to claim 1, wherein in the component mounting step, cracks are generated in the resin film by mounting the component on the resin film. (Technology 4) The method further includes a solder precoat forming step of forming the solder precoat and the resin film on the substrate before the flux applying step, The solder precoat forming step includes: a step (a) of supplying a solder paste containing solder particles and the thermoplastic resin to the lands; The manufacturing method according to any one of techniques 1 to 3, further comprising a step (b) of forming the solder precoat and the resin film by heating and then cooling the substrate to which the solder paste has been applied. (Technology 5) The manufacturing method according to technique 4, wherein the solder paste contains the solder particles and the thermoplastic resin in a volume ratio of the solder particles:thermoplastic resin=8:2 to 6:4. (Technology 6) 6. The manufacturing method according to any one of techniques 1 to 5, wherein the thickness of the resin film on the top portion is in the range of 1 to 10 μm. (Technology 7) 7. The method according to any one of techniques 1 to 6, wherein the thermoplastic resin comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of rosin, modified rosin, and acrylic resin. (Technology 8) a solder precoat forming device that supplies a solder paste containing solder particles and a thermoplastic resin to a land of a substrate and heats it to form a solder precoat on the land and a resin film that covers at least a top portion of the solder precoat and contains the thermoplastic resin; a flux application device that applies flux so as to cover the solder precoat and the resin film; a component mounting device that mounts components on the resin film present on the solder precoat; a reflow device that heats the board on which the component is mounted to solder the lands and the component; a substrate transport device that transports the substrate, The component-mounted board manufacturing system, wherein the substrate transport device transports the substrate to the solder precoat forming device, the flux applying device, the component mounting device, and the reflow device in this order. [Industrial Applicability]

[0066] The present invention can be used in a component mounting board manufacturing method and a component mounting board manufacturing system. [Explanation of symbols]

[0067] 1: Circuit board 1b: Land 1x: component mounting board 2: Solder precoat 2t:Top 3: Resin film 4: Flux 5: Parts 10: Manufacturing Systems 11: Substrate transfer line 90: Solder precoat forming device 400: Flux application device 500, 501, 502: Parts mounting device 700: Reflow equipment P: Solder paste

Claims

1. supplying a solder paste containing solder particles and a thermoplastic resin to lands of a substrate; a step of heating the substrate to which the solder paste has been applied and then cooling the substrate to form a solder precoat on the lands and a solidified resin film covering at least a top portion of the solder precoat; a flux application step of applying flux so as to cover the solder precoat and the resin film; a component mounting step of mounting components on the solder precoat covered with the resin film and the flux.

2. a reflow process for soldering the lands and the components by heating and then cooling the substrate on which the components have been mounted in the component mounting process, The manufacturing method according to claim 1 , wherein, when the substrate is heated in the reflow process, the solder precoat melts and the resin film softens.

3. The manufacturing method according to claim 1 , wherein the resin film is formed by solidifying a solid component contained in the solder paste through cooling.

4. 2. The manufacturing method according to claim 1, wherein the solder paste contains the solder particles and the thermoplastic resin in a volume ratio of the solder particles:thermoplastic resin=8:2 to 6:

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5. The manufacturing method according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the resin film on the top portion is in the range of 1 to 10 μm.

6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic resin comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of rosin, modified rosin, and acrylic resin.

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