Surface mount technology continues to grow as the most popular method for assembling electronic parts, and the quantity of discrete parts used has reduced year by year. However, discrete parts do continue to be used together with surface mount devices—mostly in consumer electrical appliances and automotive related products. It is believed that this situation will remain the same going forward.
On the other hand, there are many manufacturers who are hesitant to replace aging machinery because the ratio of insertion parts being used has dropped in comparison to what it once was and it is hard to maintain operation rates for older model insertion machines.
While sFAB-alpha makes a good addition to increase capability for mass production, as a combined insertion machine it also makes a good replacement for aging dedicated insertion equipment.
This is a highly versatile combined insertion machine that is able to insert radial parts, axial parts, and jumper wires in the same machine.
Significantly reduced installation space
The space taken up by equipment can be reduced to up to 1/4 of the size in comparison to a line with three connected dedicated insertion machines.
Reduced installation cost
The equipment investment cost is reduced to half that of what it would be if installing three dedicated insertion machines. We can also provide a program converter so that it is not necessary to remake programs after equipment is replaced.
Reduced works-in-progress
No works in progress that would eventuate between processes when using dedicated insertion machines.
Producing insertion panels that have an uneven ratio of part types can lead to bottlenecks and poor cycle times when using a series of dedicated machines. Combining an existing dedicated machine for the most placed part type with the more versatile sFAB-alpha will make it possible to balance the line for a better cycle time.
Greater freedom in part layouts
The insertion direction can be changed in one degree increments for the entire 360 degrees, making it possible to support panel layouts with radiating patterns.
Minimizes stop time during changeover
Changeover work can be done offline to keep stop time during changeover to a minimum.
Feeders can be set up to be ready for next production by preparing on a removable feeder pallet. When it becomes time to perform changeover, simply switch the previously loaded feeder pallet with the one prepared for next production.
| Fuji America Corporation | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | SMT Manufacturing Equipment |
| Product Number | sFAB Alpha |
| Product Name | Auto Inserter Platform |
