High flexibility, cost-effectiveness and set-up reliability guarantee that the SIPLACE HF/3 placement system will be highly productive. The minimal down times increase utilization, thus further in- creasing productivity.
• Twin Head picks up two components at the same time using the Pick&Place principle
→ increased speed when placing large components
→ greater flexibility due to broader range of components
• Head modularity
→ A simple placement head change adapts the machine to the current production requirements
• Reconfiguration kit
→ Local placement head change
The PCB dual conveyor can greatly increase throughput with shorter down times - depending on the placement program. It allows two PCBs to be carried simultaneously (synchronously) or alternately (asynchronously) through the placement machine.
In asynchronous mode, only one PCB in a transport track is processed. At the same time, another PCB in the second transport track is moved into the placement position. This saves the full conveying timeof one PCB, thus considerably increasing performance, par- ticularly for PCBs with a short cycle time. The placement process starts as soon as one PCB is transported into the processing area.
In synchronous mode, two PCBs are moved into the placement position at the same time. They are pro- cessed as a common panel.
In this way, the top and bottom of a PCB can be pro- cessed on a single line. The proportion of non-productive time is reduced as two circuit boards are always conveyed simultaneously.
Up to four component changeover tables may be docked in the machine. Optionally, a matrix tray changer may be installed at location 2. The component changeover tables are stand- alone modules that can be set up at an external set-up area with feeders. In this way, changes only interrupt the production process for a short time. The chassis runs smoothly and is easy to maneuver. There are pockets for holding set-up list print- outs on both sides of the component changeover table. The operator has un- hindered access to the documents, even during production.
The component feeder table has a capacity of up to 15 locations for 30 mm wide feeders. The total capacity with four component changeover tables is thus 180 x 8 mm tracks.