August, 2017
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Page 21 Continued from previous pageAmerican Tec Automates Modular Through-Hole Insertion
handled by nozzles. Three-dimen- sional components require custom nozzles, clamps or jigs, and a small percentage of special components must still be inserted manually. The MMI ATS3030 has been de- signed to handle all one- and two-di-
Beyond Component Placement American Tec sees the growth of
Industry 4.0 as an opportunity to de- velop new value-added services. The company is currently working on a range of projects that focus on streamlining typically labor-inten- sive processes. These include: cus- tomized material transportation; au- tomatic component insertion and as- sembly; customized management software, such as CRM, in-workshop management, and full ERP systems; as well as logistics improvements that include smart storage systems and overall facility storage design. The American Tec solutions
team goes well beyond creating pro- duction equipment. The company of- fers services that improve process traceability, visibility, material man- agement, and smart visual inspec- tion. These services help customers build long-term competitiveness and to adopt smart manufacturing tech- nology.
The first stage of the smart fac-
tory change is clearly replacing a large amount of manpower with au- tomated systems. American Tec is keeping this at the core of its busi- ness. The company also expects to move away from base-level mechani- cal improvements in technology to- ward systems that integrate artifi-
cial intelligence and smart robotics. American Tec is a provider of
integrated equipment, hardware, management software, and consult- ing services. The company helps to improve and manage day-to-day pro- duction activities, as well as serving as an enterprise system integration platform. The company is well-posi- tioned to tackle a range of aspects of smart manufacturing. Contact: American Tec Co., Ltd.,
18/F, Shanghai Commercial Bank Tower, No. 12 Queen’s Road Cen- tral, Hong Kong % +852-2918-3718 fax: +852-2918-3706 E-mail:
sales@americantec.com Web:
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Cameras recognize the
position of the components and board separately to avoid misalignment.
mensional components. There is also a big overlap between these two com- ponent groups, allowing a single platform to accommodate a wide range of parts. Nozzles and clamps can also be customized for special components. The machine has innovative
nozzles that can be used for a wide range of products. There is no need to customize the jaw to clamp parts. The system protects PCBs and com- ponents with a special torque mode, while ensuring that the through-hole insertion is complete. It also offers double-side feeding
areas, with various feeding methods, including vibration bowl, feeder, tube, and tray, providing compatibil- ity with a variety of different compo- nents. These features translate into high-speed production and a cost ad- vantage in today’s market. Other highlights include: high
flexibility, stability, and ease of maintenance, along with the option of advanced image recognition tech- nology to avoid material defects. The system can be used as a
standardized workstation to fill in production gaps and is deployed eas- ily. Its versatility and high efficiency allow it to manufacture different products without changing the plat- form’s mechanical elements, such as nozzles and clamps. One platform with four univer-
sal clamps can clamp several compo- nents simultaneously, greatly reduc- ing placement time, increasing effi- ciency, and lowering both changeover time and cost. Hundreds of different kinds of components can be accom- modated by the system. It can also be preprogrammed with a standard database of component types to shorten program changeovers. The system’s repeatable compo-
nent placement is accomplished in part by four cameras that recognize the components and PCB separately to avoid any misalignment. The sys- tem’s consistency then benefits the entire production line, from place- ment to wave soldering.
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