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Comparison of Ultra High Speed Pick-and-Place Machines from HW Series

HW Series Ultra-High-Speed Pick-and-Place Machines

1. HW-S5/S6 Series (Flagship Ultra-High Speed Models)

HW-S6 PCB Pick-and-place Machine
Ultra High Speed Pick-and-Place Machine
  • Max Speed: 84,000 CPH (Dual-arm configuration)
  • Key Technologies:
    • Dual linear motors + grating scales for XY-axis
    • Maglev motion modules
    • 10-head high-speed placement with flying cameras
    • Supports 0201 chips (0.35×0.25mm) to 40×40mm components
  • Unique Features:
    • Dual-lane production (independent/alternate modes)
    • AI-powered path optimization algorithms
    • MES system integration for smart factory management
    • ±0.035mm placement accuracy

2. HW-F5 (High-Speed Single-Arm Solution)

High-precision Automatic Pick-and-place Machine

  • Max Speed: 42,000 CPH
  • Key Advantages:
    • Linear motor XY-axis (industry-first dual configuration)
    • 10-nozzle high-speed head + 6-nozzle multi-function head
    • 5MP flying camera + 6MP fixed camera system
    • Automatic warpage compensation (±0.03mm accuracy)

3. HW-A8 (Cost-Effective High Speed)

HW-A8 fully automatic pick-and-place machine

  • Max Speed: 40,000 CPH
  • Best For:
    • LED-specific production (strips/bulbs/drivers)
    • 8-head vision system with 360° placement
    • ±0.05mm accuracy with granite base stability

4. HW-A6L (Balanced Speed & Flexibility)

HW-A6L PCB Pick and place Machine

  • Max Speed: 12,000 CPH (Vision-enabled)
  • Special Capabilities:
    • Nozzle-free design for quick changeovers
    • Dual micro-cylinder clamping system
    • WYSIWYG programming interface

Critical Speed Enhancement Features Across Models

  • Motion Systems: Linear motors (HW-F5/S5/S6) vs servo motors (A-series)
  • Vision Tech: Flying cameras enable on-the-fly correction without speed loss
  • Automation:
    • ATC nozzle changers (40-nozzle capacity)
    • Smart feeder systems with 88mm tape support
    • Vacuum monitoring with self-check functions

Conclusion

For maximum throughput, the HW-S5/S6 dual-arm models with 84K CPH and AI-optimized paths represent the ultimate ultra-high-speed solution, while the HW-F5 provides premium single-arm performance.

Discover the best in SMT technology with HW’s innovative pick-and-place machines, designed for unparalleled speed and precision in manufacturing.

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