The MG-3 offers operational flexibility on a small footprint. It features four independent X/Y modules, each equipped with an independent Z-axis servo-driven eight in-line multi-head. It places components from 01005 to PLCC and QFP with a maximum size of 14 mm square and achieves placement rates up to 105k components per hour with high accuracy and a low cost per placement. The MG-3 holds up to 128 tape feeders, including stick and bulk parts.

Main benefits

The standard MG-3 has software and hardware features that improves product quality, efficiency and reduces maintenance, including:

• Z-Servo controlled placement heads for accurate stress-free component mounting
• Automatic board width and thickness adjustment for fast changeover
• Automatic nozzle cleaning station
• Automatic temperature feedback compensates for temperature variations
• Fiducial recovery function that eliminates the need to remove and clean the PCB
• Feeder indicators that simplify setup and reduce feeder setup
• A side-view camera for each head to improve pick and mounting reliability