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SMT Pick and Place Machine

SMT Pick and Place Machine – Pick and Place Process, Robot Programming, SMD Placement and SMT Soldering Techniques

SMT (Surface Mount Technology) needs several types of equipment. SMT Pick and Place machine is the heart of surface mount.

What is SMT Pick and Place Machine?

A SMT pick and place machine, also called pick and place robot, picks and places SMD electronic components onto the PCB prior to SMD soldering. These machines generally contribute to about 50% of the total cost of a complete SMT production line.

Some surface mount placement machine (pick and place machine) are very versatile and are capable of placing many different electronic components used in electronics, while others are dedicated to a few component types.

Pick and Place machines use vacuum pickup tools to hold the components. Few others also use vision-assisted alignment. In general, pick-and-place machines offer better speed, accuracy, and flexibility than through-hole insertion machines.

SMT Pick and Place Machine

Types of SMT Pick and Place Machine

Pick and place machines for fine pitch (0.5mm) and ultra fine pitch (0.4mm – 0.3mm) placement machines require greater dexterity and precision placement capability. Some of these machines cut and form the leads of the IC package at the time of placement in order to avoid component lead damage due to mishandling. This feature increases process accuracy and precision capabilities.

The number of machines required to adequately assemble all surface mount components varies depending on the type of components being assembled, Type of PCB and the through-put desired by the manufacturer.

Dedicated SMT placement machine can achieve the greatest through-put. Some companies also use dedicated robot for placement of surface mount components. The equipment is generally inexpensive, but the software and hardware development costs are higher.

Video: Pick and Place and Selective Soldering Machine

Manufacturers

Leading Manufacturers of SMT Pick and Place Machine
Juki Europlacer Fuji Panasonic Yamaha

SMT Pick and Place Machine and Process

FAQs: Pick-and-Place Machine

A pick-and-place machine operates using a combination of robotic arms, vision systems, and software controls. It identifies components from input trays using cameras, picks them up using suction cups or mechanical grippers, and then places them onto predefined positions on the target surface, guided by a pre-programmed pattern.

Pick-and-place machines are used in various industries, including electronics (for PCB assembly), automotive (for sensors and small components), pharmaceuticals (for precise drug dispensing), and even food and beverage (for packaging and sorting).

SMT Pick-and-Place machines offer several benefits, including high-speed assembly, accurate component placement, reduced human error, improved consistency, increased production throughput, and the ability to handle miniaturized components.

SMT Pick-and-Place machines can handle a wide range of components, including resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, diodes, LEDs, and various surface-mount devices. These machines are versatile and can adapt to different component sizes and shapes.

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Santosh Das

Santosh, founder of this Electronics Tutorial Website, is an Electronics Geek, Blogger and Young Entrepreneur. He possesses vast experience in the field of electronics, electronic components, PCB, Soldering, SMT, Telecommunication, ESD Safety, and PCB Assembly Tools, Equipment and Consumables. Keep visiting for daily dose of Tips and Tutorials.

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