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What are the main machines used in an SMT line?
Key machines include:
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Solder Paste Printer
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Pick and Place Machine
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Reflow Oven
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AOI (Automated Optical Inspection)
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SPI (Solder Paste Inspection)
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X-ray (for BGA inspection)
How much does it cost to set up an SMT factory?
The cost ranges from $100,000 to over $1.5 million USD, depending on the scale (prototype, mid-size, or mass production) and automation level.
What is difference between SMT VS THT LINE?
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Feature |
SMT Line |
THT Line |
|---|---|---|
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Technology |
Surface Mount Technology |
Through-Hole Technology |
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Component Mounting |
Components are placed directly on the PCB surface |
Components’ leads go through holes in the PCB |
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Assembly Method |
Automated (pick & place + reflow soldering) |
Manual or semi-automated (insertion + wave soldering) |
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Production Speed |
High-speed, automated |
Slower, more labor-intensive |
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Component Size |
Very small (SMD packages: 0201, 0402, etc.) |
Larger (DIP, axial, radial components) |
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Soldering Method |
Reflow oven |
Wave soldering or hand soldering |
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PCB Design |
Compact, both sides usable |
Requires holes, larger PCB footprint |
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Labor Cost |
Low (high automation) |
Higher (more manual handling) |
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Repair & Rework |
More difficult due to tiny parts |
Easier to repair or replace manually |
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Application |
Phones, laptops, LEDs, industrial PCBs |
Transformers, connectors, high-power parts |
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