Release of the Yamaha high-density modular surface mounter "YSM40"

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has developed the new high-density modular surface mounter(*1) model "YSM40" Adopting a 4-beam, 4-head layout on a compact platform with a width of just one meter, this new model achieves the industry's top levels(*2) of mounting speed, at over 100,000 CPH(*3), and area productivity, as well as excellent flexibility of application in a variety of production formats. The model goes on sale April 1, 2012.
The new YSM40 was developed under a new concept of achieving a high level of area productivity and the ability to handle a wide range of components in one machine. This makes it a machine strategically positioned to best meet the growing need for high-speed surface mounters (SMT machines) optimized for manufacturing the small to mid-sized printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in rapidly spreading digital electronic products like smart phones and tablet devices.
With features like 4- or 2-beam layouts, three different types of heads and a dual-lane conveyor layout allowing for a great variety of work variations, this model achieves an industry top level mounting speed exceeding 100,000 CPH with the versatility to handle components ranging from super-small chips to large, odd-shaped components. The compact machine width of just one meter means outstanding area productivity(*4) and line length productivity(*5). Furthermore, a number of new functions are provided by devices like a tray-components supply carriage that enables changing of all pallets at once and the newly developed electric-powered "ZS Feeder" tape feeder with a non-stop insertion/extraction function that work together to increase the capacity for non-stop production. The new YSM40 will be on display at the 41^st INTERNEPCON JAPAN trade show for electronics manufacturing and surface mount technology (SMT) held from January 18-20 at the Tokyo Big Sight (Ariake, Koto Ward, Tokyo).

*1: Surface mounter (surface mount technology (SMT) machine): Manufacturing machine for mounting various electric/electronic components on the printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in electrical appliances and electronic devices.
*2: Components mounting speed for a surface mounter of the 1-meter width class. Based on YMC survey as of Jan. 10, 2012.
*3: CPH (Chips Per Hour): Total number of chips that can be mounted per hour (unit time). Indicates processing capability under various conditions.
*4: Area-productivity: Surface mounting capacity per one square meter of factory floor space. It is an indicator of maximum production capacity for a given area of factory floor space.
*5: Line length productivity: Surface mounting capacity per one meter of a production line consisting of multiple machines. It is an indicator of maximum production capacity for use when considering the viability of constructing a production line and the maximum production capacity to be expected from a line.

Recent years have seen the rapid emergence of electric/electronic products including mobile communications and IT devices like smart phones and tablets, and electronic control devices for automobiles, all of which require printed circuit boards (PCBs) mounting increasingly compact, high-density, high-function electrical/electronic components. At the same time, this electronics industry has been forced to improve manufacturing efficiency to accommodate mass production of these new products. This need has created a new field of surface mount technology (SMT) that not only meets the requirements of the new products and components, but also increases mounting capacity and speed on production lines as a whole and enables greater flexibility in production line composition, while also answering current demand for energy saving and reduced environmental impact.
To answer these growing market needs, Yamaha Motor has further evolved its "module concept" for production line equipment by developing revolutionary SMT-related products that deliver high added value under the motto of "SMT Innovation - Creating advanced "breakthrough" technology." With a compact platform with a width of just one meter, the YSM40 is a new-concept surface mounter that achieves the industry's top levels of mounting speed and area productivity while also providing excellent flexibility of application in a variety of production formats. It is a manufacturing machine geared to the latest trends of the constantly evolving SMT industry.

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Three types of head variations
This model comes with a selection of three different head types to best accommodate the targeted main components to be mounted. This means that significant changes in production processes or product types can easily be accommodated by simply changing the type of head used.
●The high-speed head accommodates super-small components to standard sized chips. When used with the 4-beam type, it enables super-high-speed production at a mounting rate of more than 100,000 CPH.
●The multi-head is a type designed for handling standard chips or SOP/QFP parts with an excellent balance of mounting speed and versatility.
●The odd-shaped components head can handle taller and larger components. A variety of specialized nozzles can be fitted to the head for increased compatibility in handling odd-shaped components.

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