After using Hanwha surface mount technology (SMT) machines for three years, we have discovered these advantages and disa

To be honest, when we first got the Hanwha surface mount technology (SMT) machine, we were still a little nervous. After all, this thing is not cheap. If it doesn't work well after being bought, it will be a direct "production failure".

Now, three years have passed. It's not long, but it's not short either. The equipment is running every day, with several batches of materials and several rounds of products changed. It has also experienced many "minor problems" and "high moments".

Today, let's have a down-to-earth talk about several obvious advantages we have discovered after using Hanwha surface mount technology (SMT) machines for three years, as well as a few disadvantages that must be mentioned. We hope this can be helpful to those colleagues who are still on the sidelines.

We are using two models, Hanwha SM471 Plus and SM485. With a dual-mode head structure, their speed can be said to be top-notch among machines of the same level.

At first, we were still worried that the "ultra-high speed" it advertised was just paper data. But when it actually runs, tens of thousands of points per minute are not exaggerated or understated. As long as your feeder and feed belt can keep up, it can really fly.

In a nutshell: The speed is fast enough, especially suitable for large orders of regular parts in bulk.

Hanwha's operation interface is of the "working type". The UI is not particularly fancy, but the functions are very practical and the logic is reasonable. We have a new engineering guy who can start programming in just two days and independently optimize the circuits in five days.

Compared with the brand I used before (I won't name names, right?), the learning cost is really much lower.

Hanwha chip mounter

Over the past three years, we have worked both day and night shifts non-stop, and there have also been projects that had continuous production for a month. To be honest, the "sense of security" provided by Hanwha's surface mount technology (SMT) machines is quite strong.

Apart from a few Feidars aging and the need for maintenance of the suction nozzles, there have been basically no core hardware failures. Occasionally, errors can all be resolved through self-checking and simple manual handling.

Feida is convenient for material change, especially for small-batch processing plants that frequently change lines, it is very friendly. Sometimes we cut three or four orders a day. The Feida is done with just disassembly and assembly, unlike some brands of Feida which require "alignment and gap adjustment" for a long time.

Of course, no matter how good Hanwha is, it is not without flaws. We have also fallen into quite a few traps over the past three years. You should be mentally prepared for the following minor issues.

Although the feeder is easy to replace, after using it for a long time, you will find that some models of the feeder (especially the 8mm electric feeder) may experience abnormal situations such as material jamming, dragging, and material rolling under high-frequency feeding and long-term use.

It's not that they can't be used, but after 1.5 to 2 years, some Feidars do start to frequently report faults. Maintenance and spare parts preparation should be done well in the later stage.

Suction nozzle consumables

Hanwha has a wide variety of nozzles, and many of them are of special specifications, unlike those of some other brands which can be interchanged.

This means that if the suction nozzle is broken, you basically have to buy the "original one". Although the third-party ones are cheaper, sometimes the mounting accuracy is indeed not as good as that of the original ones.

We focus on high-precision mounting, so most of the time we still use original suction nozzles. Calculated this way, the cost is not small for a year.

The system as a whole is relatively stable, but sometimes during the programming process, some problems such as parameter loss and abnormal coordinate offset may be encountered. Although the frequency is not high, you have to manually check it every time it occurs, which takes some time.

Fortunately, Hanwha's domestic technical support is quite good. If you encounter any problems in this regard, you can consult us at Hanwha Precision Machinery at any time. We can usually provide remote assistance to solve them on the same day.

In summary, we believe that Hanwha's surface mount technology (SMT) placement machines are highly suitable for the following types of customers:

• Medium and large-sized SMT manufacturers, especially those with medium to high production capacity demands;
• Processing enterprises with multiple batches of orders that need to switch frequently;
• There are requirements for mounting accuracy, and at the same time, it is hoped that maintenance is convenient.
• Small and medium-sized factories that do not want to spend too much time training their employees.

Of course, if you are a small workshop just starting out with a limited budget, perhaps OEM equipment or second-hand phones are more cost-effective. Hanwha is more suitable to be used as "upgraded equipment".

Overall, after using it for three years, we are satisfied with Hanwha's surface mount technology (SMT) placement machines. It may not be the cheapest, nor is it completely without flaws, but in terms of stability, speed and ease of operation, it is indeed worth the price.

If you are considering getting a new phone or launching a new line, Hanwha is indeed an option worth taking a close look at. But don't blindly follow the trend. It's the most reliable approach to make a judgment based on your own production capacity requirements, product types and maintenance capabilities. Welcome to consult us at any time.