How to do alignment for a used shrink COF?

April 3, 2018

How to do alignment for a used shrink COF?

One of the most frequently asked question is: how to do alignment for a used shrink COF?

In some cases, we can not get a new COF for replacement. In this situation, we need used COF.

But for some used COF, it became shrink and shorter. So how to alignment with glass?

The answer is we can make a balance on left and right side when doing alignment.  During bonding the heating head will make the COF expand and match a good alignment.

Please see below picture for reference.