What is an SMT placement head?

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What is an SMT placement head?

The SMT (Surface Mount Technology) placement head is an important element in a placement machine. Its main function is to precisely lift and mount electronic components onto a printed circuit board (PCB). As the "hand" of the machine, it ensures fast and accurate assembly of SMD (Surface Mount Device) components such as resistors, capacitors and integrated circuits (ICs). The performance of the placement head significantly affects the speed, accuracy and overall efficiency of the PCB assembly process.

Various types of SMT
placement heads

SMT placement heads come in a variety of configurations, usually categorized by the number of nozzles they have. Common types include 3-head, 8-head, 12-head, 16-head, and 24-head. Different manufacturers offer different specifications, such as:

Panasonic offers 3-head, 8-head, and 12-head models.

FUJI NXT offers a wider range of products including H01, H02, H04, H08, H12, V12 and H24 heads.

The choice of placement head depends on production requirements. The more nozzles there are, the faster the placement speed for mass production.

Panasonic

H24s Head

V12 Head

NXT Head

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