Robin - Dorset Automation Services fully automatic insertion system of DIL, Axial and Radial components.
Automatic Component Insertion (ACI) means consistent quality and lower manufacturing costs. The "Robin"' now makes ACI available to a wide range of users.
"Robin" inserts, in a single pass, the majority of components found on a typical 'Through Hole' or 'Mixed Technology' PCB: Axials, DILS and Radials.
"Robin's" flexibility makes it suitable for short, medium and long batches, thus meeting varying production requirements.
"Robin" fits the Just In Time environment by providing features such as the automatic generation of Kitting information, rapid changeover of Adaptors and Component kits and the ease of modifying assembly details.
"Robin's" lower cost and compact size make it suitable for small to large organisations.
"Robin" inserts Axial components (between 0.3 inch and 1.0 inch [7.62mm and 25.4mm]), 2 or 3 legged Radials (0.1 inch and 0.2 inch [2.54mm and 5.08mm]) and DIL packages (0.3 inch to 0.6 inch [7.62mm to 15.24mm]).
The components are selected in their assembly sequence, pre-formed and fed to the insertion heads ready for insertion. The capstan carries up to five different heads depending upon machine configuration.
Prior to insertion, the board is rotated, if required and moved to the pre-programmed position. Any hole alignment errors detected by the Vision System are corrected and the component inserted.
The innovative Vision System checks that the insertion holes are positioned under the component leads and corrects for any misalignments. This enables "Robin" to insert into boards not designed for Auto-insertion as well as allowing for wider board manufacturing tolerances. Furthermore, a tighter lead to hole ratio can be used thus improving the clinch quality.
All components are retained in the board by clinching 2 leads. The clinch of each lead can be programmed in any one of 16 directions.
Kitting of "Robin" is simple and easy. Batch related kits can be prepared off-line and loaded on the machine in a few minutes.
Axial components are pre-cut and held securely in boxes which are loaded in magazines onto the right hand side of the machine. An optional Direct Bandolier Feed allows taped Axial components to be used directly from standard reels or boxes.
Standard 0.3 and 0.6 inch DIL tubes are held in cassettes which are positioned at the rear of the "Robin".
The optional Radial feed will take up to 10 standard reels of taped components.
Programming of the "Robin" is simple. it is achieved on the Off-Line Workstation by keying in component physical data and digitising their positions straight from the artwork. The workstation software runs on a standard PC running Windows95, Windows98, WindowsNT and WindowsXP.
The data format for the databases created using the "Robin" workstation is compatible with the 'Jet' database engine. The .MDB files created can be edited by the Microsoft Access 2 database directly and can also be created from CAD data by manipulating data to generate "Robin" job files.
The "Robin" workstation software analyses the components and their geography in order to determine the correct sequence to maximise the insertions- all fully automatically.
After the batch size has been decided, kitting information and Robin control instructions are produced.
One or more boards are placed on an Adaptor plate. There may be a single image or multiple 'Step and Repeats'.
After insertion, the clinched component leads allow the safe handling of assemblies during subsequent processes.
Due to the small 'footprint' of the clinch tools, the "Robin" has the ability to insert components in 'Mixed Technology' surface mount and through hole boards even with SMT components mounted on the underside of the board.
The "Robin" System leads to improved quality and reduced rework, while it's versitility makes it easy to integrate into the Just-In-Time environment with consistant and flexible production.
Specifications:
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 2000 mm (79")
Width: 1753 mm (69")
Depth: 1552 mm (61")
Power Requirements
100/260 V ac 50/60 Hz 500 VA
Compressed Air Dry air at 4.4 - 6.8 bar, 1.31 l/sec max (80 - 100 psi, 2.7 cfm)
Operating Environmental Conditions
Temperature: 18 o C - 26 o C (64 o F - 79 o F)
Relative Humidity: 0-80% non condensing
Max Rate of Change for ambient temp. of machine: 1 o C/hour
Speed
Maximum insertion rates (cycle times component to component)
Axial: 1.8 secs/component 2000/hr
DIL: 2.3 secs/component 1565/hr
Radial: 4.5 secs/component 800/hr
Effective throughput depends on component mix, board layout and feed hopper positions.
Axial Components
Body Diameter: 0.7 - 8.0 mm (0.028"-0.315")
Body Length: 20 mm max. (0.79")
Lead Diameter: Copper Leads 0.37 - 0.9 mm (0.015"-0.036")
Steel Leads 0.37 - 0.5 mm (0.015"-0.020")
Lead Lengths for loading into Boxes: 48 +- 0.75 mm (1.89" +- 0.03")
Body Centralisation / Difference in Lead Length each side of body: 0.37 mm Max (0.015")
Insertion Pitch: 7.62 - 25.0 mm (0.3"-1.0")
DIL Components
0.3" DIL: 8 to 24 pin
0.6" DIL: 24 to 40 pin
Body Thickness: 2.03 - 4.57 mm (0.081"-0.180")
Lead Length: 3.05 - 4.83 mm (0.120"-0.190")
Radial Components
Pitch: 0.1" & 0.2" (2.54 - 5.12 mm)
Lead Dia. 0.37 - 0.7 mm (0.015"-0.028")
Printed Circuit Board
Maximum Insert Area: 380 x 380 mm (15"x15")
PCB Thickness: 0.75 - 3.2 mm (0.030"-0.125")
Recommended Component Hole Size: Lead Dia + 0.1 - 0.2mm (0.004"-0.008")
Work Holder (Platen)
Standard Thickness: 6mm +/- 0.1 mm (0.236" +/- 0.004")
Optional: 0.25" +/- 0.004" (6.35 mm +/- 0.1 mm)
The Robin can be set up for either Standard or Optional thickness.