How Can You Increase the Production Capacity of PCB SMT Assembly?
Reduce Production Costs and Increase Production Efficiency
The key to achieving this goal is improving the efficiency of your production line. The SMT production
line is made up of various equipment such as screen printing machines and patch machines. The efficiency
of the production line is determined by the speed of the patch machines.
SMT Production Line
High-precision and high-speed chip patch machines are the main components of SMT production lines.
High-precision pick and place machines are mainly used to mount integrated components and custom-shaped
parts. The SMT line’s maximum capacity is reached when the installation processing time of both
patch machines (also known as the installation time) are equal.
In Order to Achieve Our Goals, We Must Take the Following Steps in the Loading Process
First, perform the load distribution, then arrange components on each device in a reasonable manner.
Finally, try to keep the installation times of each device consistent. In the initial plan, each device
is allocated a certain number of components. This usually results in a gap. It is important to balance
the load on all devices by adjusting according to their installation time. The same type of component
should be placed in a central position when arranging the loader to reduce the amount of nozzles
required to pick up the components. This will save installation time.
Priority Should Be Given for Feeders That Have a High Number to Place Them Close to the Printed Board
To reduce the distance between the head and the material station, it is best to operate only from the
front or back of the station. In each cycle, ensure that the installation head has been fully loaded. It
is important to consider the pros and cons of each principle and then choose the best solution. You can
use optimization software to optimize load distribution and equipment. Software optimization programs,
such as production line balancing and equipment optimization software, are used to optimize the feeder
configuration and placement process.
By analyzing the BOMs and CAD data in the component, the system is able to generate
installation programs, feeder configurations and reduce travel time by optimizing motion paths and
feeder head configurations. The production line balancing program is a powerful tool to optimize the
entire production line. It uses an optimization algorithm with a high degree of intelligence that can
speed up and improve the efficiency of the optimization process. The MTT line is made up of several
automated machines.
If a device is slower than others, it will be a bottleneck and limit the efficiency of an entire SMT
line. A sample survey of 19 factories found that the placement machine is often a bottleneck. This
bottleneck can only be eliminated by increasing the number placement machines. This requires a
significant capital investment but can be more cost-effective compared to purchasing a brand new SMT
line.
Orinew Technology manufacturers are well-known for their high speed and high precision machine
characteristics. They also have the capability to install components in a range of high precision.
Bottleneck problems of the placement machines vary from one production line to another and determine the
best model for a high-speed, multi-function placement machine. This type of machine is able to solve the
problem caused by high-speed machines, or bottlenecks in machine production due to high-precision
demands. The development of SMT has evolved in this direction, to meet the market’s demand.
