Part 2. Pick-and-Place & Conveyors (programs, feeders, line control)

The pick-and-place machine is the heartbeat of your SMT line—where speed must meet sub-micron accuracy. Failure to optimize this stage results in feeder errors, downtime, and scrap. This chapter ensures your entire placement ecosystem runs flawlessly.

We focus on three critical throughput drivers:

• Machine Setup & Architecture: Matching turret vs. modular machine capabilities to your product mix and line balancing needs.
• Process Optimization: Creating, tuning, and validating placement programs, including nozzle selection and accurate vision system settings.
• Material Feed: Mastering component delivery through efficient feeder setup, splicing routines, and inventory replenishment that maximizes uptime.

This is where volume production happens. Get the program right, and the line runs itself.