Publication date: 21 August 2008
The iineo platform features many improvements to the Europlacer machine range such as a higher feeder count, increased board size and increased maximum component height. The platform uses the company’s proven core features — turret head, intelligent feeders, powerful software — while introducing new technologies with linear motors and digital cameras.
• Single or dual linear motor gantry including a rotary turret head with 8 or 12 pickups • 1 or 2 board positioning mechanisms• Oversized board options• Feeders in front and rear or front only.
The dual-head iineo system can handle maximum PCB sizes of 500 x 460 mm with options to handle up to 700 x 600 mm, and minimum PCB sizes of 60 x 60 mm, board thickness of 0.5 to 4.5 mm, maximum weight of 5 kg and under board clearance of 25 mm.
Additionally, the system features board edge clearance of 3 mm above/5 mm below, and left to right, fixed front rail transport criteria with a height of 950 mm (adjustable from 890 to 975 mm). Board location is full edge clamping with fiducial correction, and features a SMEMA interface.
The dual-head iineo features two nozzles, each with 40 positions in its “smart” nozzle tool bank. It features standard placement accuracy of 35 µm (QFPs) to 60 µm (chips), full range of intelligent feeders for 8-88 mm tapes for components in plastic sticks and matrix trays, and a feeder capacity of 264 x 8 mm. The system has two rotary turret pick-up heads on X/Y linear motor gantries with eight pick-ups each (12 pick-ups on Tornado head).
• Maximum placement rate can be between 14,000 and 26,000 cph• The largest PCB can reach 1,610 x 600 mm• Component range is from 01005 to 70 x 70 mm• The tallest component can be 35 mm height.
Possible options include paste or glue dispense with Archimedean screw, electrical test, fixed camera, conveyor auto-width adjustment, special nozzle magazine and more.
A core objective of the Europlacer concept has always been to protect the investment of its users by seeking upward and downward compatibility of feeders, software, and other ancillaries. This principle also has been applied to the iineo SMT platform. It means that current users are able to utilise their existing feeder inventory; therefore, protecting their investment, reducing the configured cost of a new system and ultimately reducing the cost per placement.
Europlacer’s truly intelligent feeder technology is used across the whole range of its SMT placers. Whether using quick-load single feeders or full feeder trolley changeover, every feeder is fully programmable with component and inventory data. Once the feeders are loaded, this information is automatically recognised by the machine, which helps make setup and changeover fast and simple.
• Multi-job optimisation is a highly functional optimiser that determines one setup for multiple job processing. Because of the high feeder count available, this software option eliminates frequent changeover, optimising delivery and quality performance.• Wireless Stock Management linked to the Customer’s ERP, it maintains complete visibility and a fast access to all inventory on the production floor including passive storage racks.
Europlacer has been developing machines for electronics assembly since the 1970s and invented the intelligent feeder concept in the 1980s. After acquisition by Blakell Europlacer in 1991, the company moved away from split-axis to the inherently more capable X-Y architecture that underpins the company’s machines today.
Europlacer’s policy has been to ensure wherever possible that technology purchased many years ago, especially feeders, remain compatible with the latest equipment. Europlacer designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of highly flexible SMT placement systems for the global electronics industry.
For more information, visit Europlacer’s Web site at http://www.europlacer.com.
