Analysis of the Relationship between the Price of Samsung Chip Mounter Accessories and the Price of the Entire Machine:

When many people buy a surface mount technology (SMT) placement machine, their first reaction is to look at the overall price of the machine - "How much is this Samsung SMT placement machine of yours?" Are there any discounts? "Could you send a few airliners?" " This is actually quite normal. After all, the entire machine often costs hundreds of thousands or even millions of yuan, and the price is indeed a big deal.

But here comes the problem: You only looked at the price of the entire machine, but failed to calculate the cost of the "accessories" at the back.

To be honest, buying a surface mount technology (SMT) placement machine is just like buying a car. The price of the car is one aspect, but maintenance, parts, and repairs are long-term investments. The money accumulated from some accessories is far more than you can imagine.

Today, let's talk about: How much does the price of Samsung surface mount technology (SMT) machine accessories have to do with the overall price of the machine? Which accessories are "expensive all year round"? How exactly should you plan your procurement budget?

Let's start with the most intuitive concept: The price of a Samsung surface mount technology (SMT) machine may range from 400,000 to 800,000 yuan (depending on configuration, age, and newness), but for the accessories, the annual cost you spend on them is likely to approach 10% to 20% of the total price of the machine.

Don't disbelieve it. Let's take a simple example:

For a production line to be equipped with a Samsung SM series surface mount technology (SMT) machine, at least 60 to 100 imagers (8mm imagers are the most commonly used) are required.

The price of each original Feida is around 900 to 1,500 yuan. Just the Feida alone may cost about 100,000 yuan.

Suction nozzles are high-consumption parts. You may need to replace 30 to 50 of them in a year, and each one costs from tens to hundreds of yuan.

In addition to the commonly used accessories such as sensors, motors, belts, inductors, PCB positioning pins, and vacuum tubes...

You will then find that the "later investment" in surface mount technology (SMT) machine accessories is actually a considerable sum.

Many newcomers to the industry have a misconception: Accessories are just small parts. How can they be so expensive?

But you should know that Samsung surface mount technology (SMT) machine accessories are not the kind of consumables that can be bought casually on Taobao and are almost usable. These accessories and the entire machine are highly compatible and collaborate with high precision. If you just change to a third-party part at random, the mounting accuracy will drop and the yield rate will decrease. Then the cost will increase exponentially.

For example:

The original Feida not only has a longer lifespan but also ensures stable material feeding. It can handle tens of thousands of components a day without any issues.

The original suction nozzle has stable suction force, does not jam materials, and does not drop parts. Especially for small materials below 0201, its advantages are obvious.

The core components such as servo motors, drive boards and sensors are interrelated. Replacing any one of them can cause the entire machine to malfunction.

In essence, accessories are part of the entire machine. It can even be said that they are the continuation of the value of the entire machine.

This brings us to the key point: When buying a complete machine, it's not just about who offers the lowest price; it's about who can run stably for a longer time and at a lower cost in the long run.

You saved 20,000 yuan in the early stage by buying a second-hand surface mount technology (SMT) placement machine, but later on, there were problems such as material leakage, nozzle misalignment, sensor alarms, vacuum leakage, and slippage of the synchronous wheels... The patchwork cost over a hundred thousand yuan and also delayed the delivery.

The other party used original parts and scientific maintenance. The surface mount technology (SMT) machine has been running for four years without any major problems. Only the suction nozzles are replaced and the Feida is maintained a few times a year. The production line has remained as stable as a clock.

So you say, if the whole machine is 10,000 yuan more expensive, is it actually more worth it?

Many customers ask: "Your entire machine is so expensive. Does that mean the Feida is also expensive?" " Actually, it's not entirely correct.

The high price of the entire machine might be due to its configuration with a higher-level camera system, visual recognition function, automatic correction software, servo system, and so on. However, the prices of accessories will not increase simply because the entire machine is expensive.

But here comes the key point: High-end models have higher requirements for accessories, stricter compatibility, and lower fault tolerance.

You can't possibly equip a flagship surface mount technology (SMT) placement machine with a bunch of third-party nozzles and refurbished Feida. It simply "can't handle it". On the contrary, mid-to-low-end models may not have such high requirements for accessories, but the probability of malfunctions is also higher.

This is why we often say: "The budget for accessories should be planned based on the overall configuration of the machine. Don't be top-heavy." "

If you are buying a Samsung surface mount technology (SMT) machine for the first time, here are a few practical suggestions for you

1. Step 1: Calculate the overall machine configuration and determine the size of the main material tape

   Do you mainly stick 0402 and 0603, or do you make BGA, QFN, and irregular components? Different product structures determine how many types of Feida and nozzles you need.

2. Step 2: It is recommended that the reserve quantity of the Feida be 1.5 times the number of feida digits of the entire machine.

   For instance, if your entire machine has 60 feeder positions, it is recommended to prepare at least 90 feeder positions - in preparation for cable changing.

3. Step 3: Conduct an inventory of high-consumption parts (nozzles, sensors) every quarter

   Prepare some commonly used models in advance. Don't wait until they break down to buy them.

4. Step 4: Set the annual budget for accessories at 10% to 15% of the total price of the entire machine

   If the entire machine costs 500,000 yuan, it is recommended to set aside 50,000 to 75,000 yuan for parts maintenance. It may not be spent every year, but you will have a sense of security.

When purchasing a Samsung surface mount technology (SMT) machine, it's not just about buying a piece of equipment; it's also about buying a complete set of "component systems" that ensure its stable operation.

The whole machine is the skeleton, and the accessories are the flesh and blood. The more precisely you use it, the smoother it will run. You are reluctant to spend money on accessories, but sooner or later it will make you "double the cost" of line downtime.

So, don't treat accessories as "accessories" anymore. They are the real "main force" that enables your surface mount technology (SMT) machine to achieve high efficiency and production capacity.