Feeder eases automated THT LED assembly

16 February 2011 Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

Essemtec’s CLM979 is a radial component feeder that enables the assembly of through-hole LEDs on a standard pick-and-place machine. The feeder releases LEDs from the tape, cuts the wire ends and prepares the component for pickup.

Typically, two different machines have been required for mixed placements – an SMD pick-and-place and a placement machine for conventional components. With the CLM979, however, a pick-and-place can accomplish both through-hole LED assembly and SMD placement. The LEDs are supplied in radial tapes. The feeder transports the components, releases them from the tape, cuts the wire ends to the desired length and aligns them parallel. LEDs thus prepared can be handled by the SMD pick-and-place with a vacuum pickup tool.

In order to guarantee smooth insertion of the LEDs into the soldering holes, the wire ends are inspected using optical systems (laser and vision). If the wires are out of tolerance, eg, because of bent terminals, the component is not placed but rejected. The feeder can be mounted in parallel to standard SMD component feeders; therefore, mixed placement is possible in one run. Depending on the application, through-hole LEDs can be soldered using the solder wave or reflow soldering system (pin-in-paste technology).

The feeder is compatible with most of Essemtec’s automatic pick-and-place machines and can also be retrofitted on machines of other brands.

Further reading:

Why South African manufacturers must rethink device programming
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
[Sponsored] As South Africa positions itself as a fast-growing player in global electronics manufacturing, an often overlooked yet critical phase in the production lifecycle is coming into focus: device programming.

Read more...

---

Find high-quality flex and rigid-flex PCBs at PCBWay
PCBWay Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
[Sponsored] Flex and rigid-flex PCBs are widely used across various industries due to their unique combination of flexibility, durability, and design versatility. Among the leading providers, PCBWay stands out for its exceptional quality services.

Read more...

---

The ultimate range for design and repair
RS South Africa Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Whether adapting existing systems or maintaining essential equipment, design and repair play a crucial role in ensuring efficiency and longevity.

Read more...

---

Next-generation SPI and AOI series
Techmet Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Saki Corporation has launched its next-gen series for SPI and AOI featuring a modular design for enhanced inspection efficiency and automation.

Read more...

---

Yamaha’s Advanced Safety Package eases factory-safety
Truth Electronic Manufacturing Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has extended availability of the Advanced Safety Package, which contains optional features to elevate printer and mounter safety above and beyond mandatory levels.

Read more...

---

Case Study: Siemens Valor automation solution
ASIC Design Services Editor's Choice Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Electronics manufacturer BMK used Siemens Valor to enhance accuracy and speed up bill-of-materials quotations.

Read more...

---

The factory beat
Electronic Industry Supplies Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Change is the only constant across today’s complex manufacturing landscape. The surge of digital transformation, spearheaded by Industry 4.0, has redefined how factories operate, build, and evolve.

Read more...

---

Microtronix powers up 2025 with smart meter production for Eskom
Microtronix Manufacturing Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Microtronix has kicked off 2025 with a significant milestone: the production of smart meters for Eskom, designed to assist customers with load reduction initiatives.

Read more...

---

Reliable X-ray inspection system
MyKay Tronics Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Inspecting long PCBs that are often used in sectors like telecommunications, automotive, and energy, where high reliability is required, presents several unique challenges.

Read more...

---

G-Tera high-speed SMT printer
Techmet Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
The new generation of automatic printing presses from GKG, the all-new G-Tera, is equipped with a 3,0-megapixel LIGHT-Bolt CCD camera, an upgraded conveyor system, and an enhanced printing system.

Read more...

---