High-speed chip mounters

1 January 2015 Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

Samsung Techwin’s SM family of flexible chip mounters can handle a variety of components ranging from 01005 up to 55 mm ICs and 75 mm connectors. It also features a polygon recognition algorithm for enhanced recognition of odd-shaped parts.

The three platforms in the range are the SM482 with a 6-spindle head and 28 000 components per hour (CPH) capacity; SM481 with a 10-spindle head and 39 000 CPH; and the dual-gantry SM471 with two 10-spindle heads, capable of 75 000 CPH. All three feature high-speed, high-precision electrically driven feeders while maintaining compatibility with SM series pneumatic feeders.

The system’s high placement speed is provided by a flying head mechanism with optimised pickup/placement motion. On-the-fly image recognition technology means that it can perform part recognition without stopping after part pickup. The feeder system allows for integrated use of 01005/2P/4P in the same feeder. Feeders are equipped with a function to automatically align the pickup position between feeders to improve the simultaneous pickup rate. The SM SMART feeder is further equipped with auto splicing and auto loading functions.

For more information contact Igmar Grewar, Quamba Technologies, +27 (0)83 417 4294, [email protected], www.quamba.co.za

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