The latest improvements are aimed at demanding markets such as the
automotive, aerospace, medical technology and lighting technology.
lighting technology.
Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has introduced three hardware-based performance options for
high-speed pick-and-place machines that improve productivity, quality control
quality control and flexibility in the processing of specialty products such as large
large LED boards. These options are available for all new Yamaha pick and place machines. During development, great emphasis was placed on easy
simple installation to make upgrading systems already in use as easy as possible.
systems already in use as simple as possible.
The new functions include force measurement at the nozzle tip for early
early detection of problems such as blockages. The precise
monitoring of force changes enables timely maintenance of the nozzles, such as
maintenance of the nozzles, such as cleaning, to ensure optimum production yield.
to ensure optimum production yield. The measuring system includes a module that is attached to the
feeder interface of the pick and place machine. It offers a very simple,
menu-driven setup and measures the component placement force with a resolution of
resolution of 0.1 N. This currently available option for force measurement at the
tip is compatible with Yamaha’s YRM series pick and place machines.
Another new feature is the LCR test. It measures the inductance, capacitance or resistance
resistance of chip components and thus verifies the correct type and its nominal
nominal value before placement. This allows users to detect problems such as feeder faults,
feeder errors, tape errors or defective components before placement in order to increase the
maximize first-pass yield and avoid rework.
avoid rework. The LCR unit can be integrated into Yamah’s YRM placers and older YSM machines without the need for special software or hardware modifications.
would be required. LCR verification and nodule tip force measurement are ideal features for
features for markets with high quality management requirements, such as
z. The automotive, aerospace and medical industries, for example.
With the option for large PCBs, the YRM pick and place machines can handle PCBs with
with a length of up to 1.5 meters and a width of up to 510 mm
to be able to assemble even demanding special assemblies such as extra-long LED lighting boards. The new option increases the maximum
size by more than 30 % compared to the standard YRM pick and place machines and can assemble PCBs with a thickness of up to 10 mm and a weight of up to 10 kg.
weight of up to 10 kg.
Thanks to these additional options
manufacturers can easily process assemblies designed for high thermal capacity, such as
thermal capacity, such as insulated metal substrates (IMS) made of thick copper or aluminum.
thick copper or aluminum.
The new options can be used individually or together to increase the
SMT production performance and extend the benefits of the 1 STOP SMART
SOLUTION, which includes Yamaha’s YRP printers, YRM-D dispensers, YRM assemblers and YRi-V inspection systems. With the 1 STOP SMART
SOLUTION, users can configure a complete SMT assembly line from Yamaha.
configure. It is equipped with a common software platform and intelligent tools
tools that provide superior flexibility, quality and productivity.
productivity.
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
a 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, flip chip hybrid placement machines, dispensers,
intelligent component storage 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 meet the
users to meet the latest manufacturing requirements.
The Group’s expertise
in the control of servo motors and camera-based image processing systems
image processing systems ensure extreme accuracy at high speed.
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
setup and changeover, as well as the new YSUP management software with advanced
advanced graphics and integrated data analysis.
By combining its expertise in design and engineering,
manufacturing, sales and service, the Yamaha SMT Section ensures operational
ensures operational efficiency and easy support access for customers and partners. With regional offices in Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Europe and North America
and North America, the company offers a truly global presence.
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