Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Essemtec Improves Surface-Mount Pick-and-Place Machine

The CLM9000plus from ESSEMTEC (Glassboro, NJ) is based on a new software and hardware platform. The mechanical improvements include a complete new drive system which results in 20% placement speed increase, as well as improved accuracy and repeatability. Improved bearings result in longer lifetime and less wear. A newly available calibration set that includes glass plates and components allows customers to verify on-site the accuracy of the machine if needed for ISO9000 protocols.

The software is based on the Easyplacer plattform and includes new possibilities to run complete sets of boards or place single boards in multiple boards in any angle in the machine. Automatic height detection of the feeders is now integrated and the software includes an improved link to the management information system software that optimizes the production and keeps track of components and production data.

The integrated vision system from Cognex accurately locates fiducials marks, but also allows to placement beside micro ball grid arrays (BGAs), BGAs, fine pitch components and odd-shape components.

The bad mark sensing option excludes boards automatically from placement or dispensing. Free definable marks can be taught and verified. The new multi field of view option centers and inspects components up to 65 x 65 mm.

Up to 190 feeders with LED indication can be mounted and are now directly linked with ESSEMTEC's MIS system to load/reload components while the machine is placing. The machine can be equipped with a bar code-based set up control to eliminate possible set up errors.

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