The MG-8R is equipped with 3 fully independent servo-controlled Flying Nozzle Change (FNC) heads, each carrying 6 nozzles. It delivers high-end performance with chips, ICs and odd form components. Not only does it offer placement rates up to 8.5k components per hour with a placement accuracy of 30 micron for ICs and QFPs, but it also handles an extremely wide component range as tall as 25.5 mm. Precision force control allows optimal handling of press-fit through-hole connectors with forces up to 40 N. The MG-8R holds up to 90 RFID-enabled smart feeders, or 160 twin tape feeders, including stick and bulk parts.

Main benefits

The standard MG-8R comes with many software and hardware features that improve product quality, increase production efficiency and reduce 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
• Double board support system that decreases board transfer time