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String light pick and place machine

Professional Solution for Copper Wire Light String Assembly Based on the HW-A8 Pick-and-Place Machine

Core Equipment: HW-A8 String light Pick-and-Place Machine

HW-A8 fully automatic pick-and-place machine
HW-A8 fully automatic pick-and-place machine

1. Specialized Adaptability

  • Supports the unique wire structure of copper wire light strings; can handle substrates with copper wires of 0.5-3mm in diameter.
  • Specially designed vacuum nozzles can stably grasp micro LED beads (0402 packaging) and resistor components.
  • Equipped with a flexible clamping system that effectively secures bent copper wire substrates.

2. Efficient Production Configuration

  • 8-head synchronous operation system achieves a mounting speed of 40,000 CPH.
  • The vision system automatically identifies deviations in wire orientation, compensating mounting coordinates in real-time.
  • Dual track feeding system supports continuous production without downtime for material changeovers.

3. Quality Assurance System

  • Fly-shot camera detects the polarity direction of beads with an accuracy of 0.05mm.
  • Pressure sensing device monitors mounting force (adjustable from 0.1-2N).
  • Anti-static treatment module ensures the safety of sensitive components.

String light pick and place machine

Typical Application Case

A holiday light manufacturer experienced significant improvements after adopting the HW-A8:

MetricBefore UpgradeAfter Upgrade
Daily Output800 strings2200 strings
Component Misalignment Rate1.2%0.03%
Equipment Utilization Rate68%92%
Changeover Time45 minutes8 minutes

The device features a unique copper wire bending compensation algorithm, automatically calculating coordinate offsets caused by wire curvature, combined with a 360° rotating mounting head to ensure accurate positioning of beads on curved substrates. Its specialized feeding management system supports the feeding of non-standard components via vibrating feeding bowls, perfectly adapting to the special decorative component assembly requirements of light string production.

Expansion Configuration Recommendations

  • Optional non-standard component handling module (supports spherical decorative parts up to 15mm).
  • Integrated MES system for real-time tracking of production data.
  • Additional infrared drying unit for instant curing.

This solution has been successfully implemented in the production line upgrades of several Christmas light brands in Europe and America, enhancing product pass rates to over 99.6% while ensuring complex shape requirements for decorative light strings. The device’s unique open programming interface supports seamless integration with various specialized light string production equipment, forming a complete intelligent production line.

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