A new automation system is designed to mount electronic chips precisely onto PCBs, improving speed and accuracy in assembly lines.
When a PCB is manufactured, it requires hundreds or even thousands of components, such as resistors, capacitors, and microchips, to be mounted on it. This is done by a pick-and-place machine, which picks components from feeders and places them precisely on the board before soldering.
Some sensitive and heavy components, such as chips and larger ICs, cannot be fed using standard tape or tube feeders. That’s where tray feeders come in.
The JTF3 G3 tray feeder from Quasys automatically supplies these sensitive components to the pick-and-place machines. It holds multiple trays of components and lifts each one into position so that the machine can pick the parts accurately. This ensures a steady supply of components without human intervention, keeping production fast, consistent, and precise.
This tray feeder measures 322.6 x 135.9 mm, can hold up to 24 trays of components, and moves them one by one into position. The feeder is small enough to fit easily in tight production spaces. Each tray can hold up to 600 grams of components, and the system can be upgraded to handle up to 1.8 kilograms when needed. The lift inside can safely move full magazines weighing up to 30 kilograms.
The JTF3 G3 is fast and accurate in mounting the components on the board. It can position each component within ±50 micrometres and can load parts every 5 to 6 seconds. It connects easily to existing production machines via standard interfaces such as TCP/IP, UDP, and RS232.
The machine has built-in safety sensors that stop it immediately if the door is opened, preventing accidents or damage.
