Axial Insertion Machine Setup for Smart PCB Assembly Lines
An auto axial insertion machine is a specialized piece of equipment designed to automate the placement of axial-leaded through-hole components onto printed circuit boards. In a smart EMS factory, this machine integrates into the production line after SMT processes to handle components that are not suitable for surface-mount technology. Its primary function is to take components supplied in taped packaging, cut and form their leads to the required shape, and then insert them into the pre-drilled holes on the PCB. The machine operates by pulling components from a standard EIA-468 compliant tape reel, typically with a 12.7mm pitch. A feeding mechanism advances the tape to a cutting and forming station where the continuous carrier strip is removed and the protruding leads are cut to length and bent to a specific shape, often a clinch form to temporarily hold the component in the board. A robotic insertion head, equipped with grippers, then picks the prepared component and places it into the correct PCB hole locations as programmed. The machine vision system, often a downward-looking camera, verifies hole positions and corrects for minor PCB panel fiducial offsets to ensure insertion accuracy. Key specifications for such a machine include insertion speed, typically measured in components per hour, which can range from 8,000 to 18,000 depending on the model and component complexity. Yinuo Electronics The placement accuracy is generally within ±0.1mm. It handles a range of axial component body sizes, for example from 3.5mm to 15mm in length and 1.8mm to 5.0mm in diameter. Common compatible components include diodes like the 1N4148, resistors, ceramic capacitors, and varistors. The machine supports PCB panel sizes up to 450mm by 450mm and requires a specific thickness, usually between 1.0mm and 3.5mm. The main application for an auto axial insertion machine is to eliminate the manual labor involved in placing through-hole axial components, which is slow, inconsistent, and costly. It is used in the assembly of power supplies, automotive control units, industrial control boards, and lighting modules where a mix of high-power through-hole and standard SMD components is common. By automating this step, the EMS factory can maintain a continuous flow from SMT to wave or selective soldering without a manual bottleneck, improving throughput and reliability. This machine represents a specific solution for high-mix or high-volume production where axial components remain a necessary part of the bill of materials. Yinuo Electronics Co., Limited www.esmte.com www.all-aismt.com www.allaismt.com www.aismtpro.com www.fujinxt.com Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: +86 137 6048 1664