A simultaneous-mounting process for automated printed circuit board assembly

Abstract

SUMMARY Current robotized printed circuit board assembly systems allow one component to be inserted onto the board at a time and the corresponding design usually causes complicated operation planning problems for plant engineers. This paper addresses an opportunity for productivity improvement in automated printed circuit board assembly through the design of a new assembly mechanism from plant engineer's viewpoint. The mechanism not only will allow simultaneous insertions of multiple components but also will simplify the component placement planning task.