The Modular Compact platform consists of MC-12, MC-1 and MC-8. Packs up to 126 ultra-thin (12-mm) feeders into each machine. A side-view camera prevents placement defects. Has full-featured graphical programming tools and common family setups and production scheduling. Incorporates intelligent and lightweight feeders that reportedly can be changed in seconds. Includes offline preparation, online loading units and Feeder Exchange Systems. Standard equipped with tape cutting. MC-12 has vision recognition that uses a moving side-view scan camera with advanced optics; simultaneously takes X and Y component measurements; helps prevent misplaced or missing components, and rejects components with bent leads, damaged bumps or that have been picked upside down. A chipshooter places up to 36,000 cph with 50µm accuracy at 3 sigma. With up to 120 feeder positions, space productivity is 20,000 cph/m2. MC-1 multifunctional mounter (19,100 cph and 126 feeder positions) and MC-8 fine-pitch mounter (8,900 cph and 119 feeder positions) both have 30 µm accuracy. All have automatic nozzle cleaning procedures. Platform accepts component range from 0.4 x 0.2 mm up to 100 x 45 mm, or 55 x 55 mm with component heights up to 25.5 mm, and programmable placement forces from 10 to 30N for press-fitting complex components. Accepts boards up to 510 x 460 mm. On-board tools enable teaching of placement locations, fiducials and component shapes.
 
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