Nordson
4600
The Nordson 4600 is an automated bond tester. The Nordson 4600 automates wire pull, bond shear, and cold-bump pull testing for microelectronic and semiconductor devices. The Nordson 4600 is configured with an inc XY stage.[1]
What it is
How it works
The 4600 uses high-accuracy positioning stages with sub-micron resolution and repeatability to automate traditional manual bond testing processes.[1]
The system features multiple cameras for full-field-of-view and alignment, plus a fiducial alignment capability for automatic product alignment.[1]
Multi-function test cartridges configured with combinations of shear and pull cartridges carry out the mechanical testing; these cartridges include air-bearing technology for shear testing.[1]
The Paragon graphical user interface software provides automation-guided setup, step-and-repeat test patterns, and built-in checklists and help functions.[1]
Image capture after testing, including compound surface imaging through a Z-stack, supports failure mode analysis.[1]
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedBond testers are used in the back-end semiconductor assembly and packaging process to verify the mechanical integrity of wire bonds, solder bumps, and die attachments.
The Nordson 4600 sits after wire bonding, die attach, and flip-chip bumping operations, serving as a quality-assurance and process-characterization tool.
Applications
Automated wire pull testing, bond shear testing, and cold-bump pull testing are primary applications of the Nordson 4600.[1]
The system supports multiple test methods including wire pull, wire bond shear, passivation shear, die shear, tweezer pull, and hot bump pull.[1]
The 4600 handles semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, military, telecommunications, medical electronics, fibre optic, and other microelectronic device testing.[1]
The machine is compatible with wafer sizes from 2 inches to 8 inches.[2]
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What does it need to run?
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Frequently asked questions
What test methods does the Nordson 4600 support?
The 4600 supports wire pull test, wire bond shear test, passivation shear test, die shear test, tweezer pull test, and hot bump pull test.[1]
What wafer sizes can the Nordson 4600 handle?
The 4600 handles wafer sizes from 2 inches to 8 inches.[2]
What software does the Nordson 4600 use?
The 4600 uses the Paragon graphical user interface software for automation, programming, and reporting.[1]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the 4600 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 4600 are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 4600 are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool
The control-system platform and OS era of the 4600 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 4600 are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the 4600 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
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Sources & citations
Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Automated Bond Tester Dage 4600 - Inseto UK — inseto.cominseto.com
- [2]Inventory photo
- [3]inventory listing
- [4]4600 — Nordson | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.
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