The practical new function applies modified inspection settings immediately
immediately without the need to restart the system.
This enables continuous optimization and uninterrupted productivity.
uninterrupted productivity.
Yamaha Robotics Europe SMT Section has introduced an immediately effective 3D part update, which is included in the latest software version of the
YRi-V automatic optical inspection (AOI) systems. It
enables users to optimize inspection programs without interrupting production.
optimization without interrupting production.
“Many AOI systems need to reload assembly data every time the inspection program is
the inspection program has been modified for this change to take effect,”
comments Kamil Stasiak, Product Marketing Manager of Yamaha Robotics
Europe SMT Section. “With our latest software update, Yamaha
YRi-V users can customize, fine-tune and update their inspection programs at any time
and install updates without having to stop the system. So they can
immediately benefit from improvements such as shorter cycle times and greater
inspection accuracy – while maintaining full productivity.”
Yamaha YRi-V
The new 3D component update function addresses a common challenge when inspecting
challenge when inspecting assemblies that contain a wide variety of components
components, such as small SMD chips and large THT connectors.
This situation often occurs in the production of automotive ECUs and some network
some network backplanes, telecommunication line cards and similar assemblies.
assemblies. The underlying parameterizations, such as for the
lighting projection system, for example, are generally designed as standard for the
inspection of surface-mounted components and are therefore less suitable for other parts.
less suitable for other parts. However, this can only be determined after the actual
production begins. A lower inspection yield and an increased
an increased rate of false alarms can be the result. Faced with the
prospect of interrupting the inspection to reload the assembly data,
the production team may be inclined to continue production and avoid the additional
additional burden of re-inspecting a larger number of incorrectly
of incorrectly rejected assemblies.
Yamaha’s new software update now overcomes these widely accepted
limitations and makes the YRi-V one of the first 3D AOI systems on the market to
on the market to offer this productivity-enhancing flexibility. Users can now
prepare and upload new programs to the YRi-V system while working offline and
work offline while the inspection continues uninterrupted at full line speed.
line speed without interruption. The new program can be uploaded as soon
program can be uploaded as soon as it is created and replaces the old routine as soon as the next
assembly is fed in, so that production can continue without interruption.
can continue without interruption.
This new software update is available free of charge to all Yamaha YRi-V users.
available free of charge. The update is also compatible with older Yamaha YSi-V systems that are
already in use.
About Yamaha Robotics SMT Division
The Yamaha Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Section, a subdivision of the
Yamaha Motor Robotics Business Unit of Yamaha Motor Corporation, produces a comprehensive
comprehensive range of systems for high-speed in-line electronics assembly. This 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION includes solder paste printers,
placement machines, 3D solder paste inspection machines, 3D assembly inspection machines, dispensers, and management software.
These systems, which bring the Yamaha approach to electronics manufacturing, emphasize
focus on intuitive operator guidance, efficient coordination between all inline processes
between all inline processes and a modularity that enables users to
to meet the latest manufacturing requirements. The Group’s expertise in
servo motor control and camera-based vision systems ensure extreme accuracy at high speed.
The current product line includes the latest generation of YR machines with advanced automation features for programming, setup and changeover, as well as the new YSUP management software with state-of-the-art graphics.
changeover and the new YSUP management software with state-of-the-art graphics and
and integrated data analysis.
By bundling expertise in the areas of design and technology,
manufacturing, sales and service, the Yamaha SMT Section ensures operational efficiency
efficiency and easy support access for customers and partners. With regional
offices in Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Europe and North America, the company offers a truly
company offers a truly global presence.
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