MC-388 For High Mix High Component Count or LED Panels
MC-388 features four simultaneous pick-up heads, 256 feeder slots in batch configuration, 176 when used inline, providing near-zero job changeover time, plus a huge placement area (13.8” x 49.2”/350 x 1250 mm), and the same precision and accuracy users have come to expect from MC series component placers. Ideal for LED strips, drivers or other high component large panels.
Up to 176 feeders can be mounted on the front and rear of the inline MC-388 while still maintaining a generous 350 mm x 1250 mm (13.8" x 49.2") placement area that can be shared between PCBs and waffle trays.
Configured as a batch/standalone machine, MC-388 accepts two additional 40-port feeder racks, bringing total feeder capacity to 256. With that many feeder slots, job changeover time is reduced to nearly zero. Placement area when the machine is fully loaded with feeders is 410 mm x 1100 mm (16" x 43.3").
MC-388 comes standard with a fully adjustable, three-stage, single-lane inline conveyor for PCBs to 650 mm.
Two options exist for handling even longer boards: a single-stage 1.2 meter upgrade that allows the MC-388 to process boards—such as those used for LED tube lighting—up to four feet long in a single pass. A dual-stage conveyor option extends maximum PCB length to 1.5 meters.
The MC-388 is also available in batch/standalone configuration, which allows users to take advantage of the full feeder base capacity, topping out at 256 feeder slots.
MC-388 with the standard optics package places parts as small as 0201s. A hybrid optics package adds 01005 capability while still maintaining placement accuracy of 30 µm, 3 Sigma. At the other end of the spectrum, MC-388 can place SMDs as large as 100 x 150 mm, including:
BGAs
µBGAs
CSPs
Micro Lead Frames (MLFs)
Fine-pitch QFPs down to 0.3 mm/0.012" lead pitch
Odd form components
And much more
Alignment is accomplished via a dual-vision combination of head-mounted Congex® on-the-fly cameras and stationary bottom cameras. Full vision alignment, which matches component leads, balls or bumps directly with the pads, completely eliminates placement inaccuracies caused by systems that locate and align to only the component body.
The MC Series feeders have been designed for time savings and reliable performance:
Plug-and-play Smart tape and stick feeders link to feeder position, component and indexing data to reduce job setup and changeover times.
Ultra-smooth electronic tape feeders index parts to the same place every time—set it up once and never have to do it again.
Universal stick feeders adjust to virtually any SMD length, width or tube packaging dimensions.
MC-388's placement software analyzes and optimizes feeder locations to minimize head travel and tool changeovers and maximize efficiency and throughput.
Feeders are fully interchangeable between all MC series models.
A bar code scanner and offline feeder programming software are available as time-saving options—scan component data in from the reel label, program feeders for an upcoming job while the machine runs current jobs.
MC-388 uses the same robust, Windows®-based software as all other MC series machines. Customer feedback over the past ten years has created a very easy to use, stable and reliable system.
Program via CAD import and conversion, teaching or direct entry.
Component library covers all common component package types and sizes, including resistors, capacitors, diodes, SOTs, PLCCs, QFPs, SOJs, SOPs, etc.
Component library data links to Smart Feeder software for easy feeder setup and inventory control.
When optional dispensing head is installed, dispensing patterns and parameters can be defined and assigned to specific components in the component library.
Virtual PCB Simulator displays a virtual assembly based on programming data.
Fiducial mark search routines identify and correct for PCB offset or misalignment.
Optimization tools analyze placement data and component mix to provide recommended feeder arrangement that minimizes head travel and tool changes, allowing for fastest production speeds.
Network adapter and remote diagnostic software allow for fast trouble-shooting by Manncorp techs.
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MC-388 SMT pick & place machine:
DP4 Dispenser for all Manncorp MC Series Machines
Cut strip tape holders for short strips of components
Feeders
Because feeder management and control software is included as part of the MC series pick & place software, smart feeding is standard on every MC series pick & place machine. A wide range of affordable, efficient and reliable smart tape and stick feeders are available, as well as waffle tray and cut tape strip holders.
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