MANNCORP’S NEW & FASTER MID-RANGE MC-385 PICK-AND-PLACE TO BE INTRODUCED AT SMTAI

The new dual-head MC-385, Manncorp’s latest addition to its popular MC Series of pick-and-place systems, claimed to deliver greater flexibility, higher throughput and lower cost of ownership, will be premiered at SMTA International in San Diego.

“This machine has raised the bar significantly for mid-volume pick-and-place systems,” claims CEO Henry Mann. “An IPC-rated speed of up to 5,500 cph, plus expandability and compatibility features allow the MC-385 to be called on for almost any high-mix, mid-volume assembly application – from product development to full manufacturing.”

The machine’s increased speed is attributed to its latest Cognex® flying vision which replaces stationary bottom vision and provides instantaneous imaging of the undersides of balled components. These devices were previously detoured to a fixed bottom camera, necessitating extra travel for processing CSPs, BGAs and µBGAs, QFPs to 12 mils and flip chips. Traditional bottom vision is used for oversized components to 100mm x 50mm, as well as round or odd form devices and connectors. Chip placement capability includes 0201s and flip chips, while AC motor, linear encoders combined with vision ensure a placement accuracy of ± .03mm. (± .001”).

In its inline configuration, 64 smart tape feeders can be accommodated, while up to 128 feeders are installable in the batch mode. The system features high-precision ball-screw X-Y drive and closed-loop servo control with linear encoding, The MC-385 is introductory-priced at $49,995. For details, visit Manncorp, Booth #600, SMTAI, or access http://www.manncorp.com/pick-and-place/mc385. Manncorp offers pick-and-place machines, stencil printers, reflow ovens, rework systems, wave solder machines, board cleaners, desiccant cabinets, nitrogen generators and more. Access http://www.manncorp.com or sales@manncorp.com