Buy Used SMT Placement Equipment to Save Money and Effort
Posted by mark davis on August 3rd, 2016
Printed Circuit Board, also known as PCB, is a thin plate that consists of chips and other electronic components. A PCB is a self-contained module of interconnected electronic components found in devices ranging from common beepers or pagers, and radio to sophisticated radar and computer systems. The circuits are formed by a thin layer of conducting material deposited, or “printed”, on the surface of an insulating board. Individual electronic components are placed on the surface of the board and soldered to the interconnecting circuits. Components like resistors and capacitors on a printed circuit board are electrically connected by two different methods: the older “through hole technology” and the newer “surface mount technology.”
SMT placement equipment - also known as pick and place machines - are robotic machines that attach surface mount devices to printed circuit boards. Created by providers of automation services, SMT machine is precision equipment that is ideal for a high-speed production environment, but acquiring it often requires a significant investment. If a business needs to purchase SMT machine for a discounted price, buying it used in an excellent option as there is a number of dealers who offer Fuji SMT placement machines as well as from other manufacturers. Although, buying a new equipment will give you peace of mind in terms of durability, but by considering few points while purchasing used machine will save you hundreds of dollars.
To start with, look for reputable and trusted dealers who are in this market for a long period of time. Either you are buying it online or from a physical store, checking the credibility of a seller is necessary. You can use the internet to check and compare the price, but don’t fall for the lowest price or first deal you come across your hunt for an equipment. A bit of research before making a final decision will make the world of difference in your purchase. Buying used SMT equipment become a cakewalk if you use the information available in a proper manner.
SMT offers several important benefits over though through hole technology, including smaller physical size with the same electrical function, which makes them resulting PCBs cheaper in terms of raw material, have less unwanted effects and are faster for automatic machines to place. The greatest advantage of SMT is the space saved by not drilling holes through the board that allows the board to have more trace and thus be more compact in size.
