Many friends who are just getting into the SMT assembly industry are often stuck by a question - how to choose Feida? Especially for those who use Hanwha surface mount technology (formerly Samsung surface mount technology) machines, when faced with so many models of Feida, they are really at a loss: what SM, CP, DN, JX Feida, it's so dazzling to look at. Today, let's talk about this topic and sort out the selection ideas and differences of Hanwha Feida in a more down-to-earth way for everyone.
Let's not rush to choose for now. We need to know what Feida is for.
In simple terms, a Feeder is a device that feeds the surface mount technology (SMT) machine. For a surface mount technology (SMT) placement machine to place components, it must have a source of components. Feida is responsible for transporting each component from the material conveyor belt to the designated location for the SMT placement machine to "pick up the components". The quality of Feida directly affects the accuracy and speed of surface mount technology (SMT) placement, and even the stability of the entire production line.
You can imagine Feida as the magazine of a vending machine. The chips are placed inside, and the machine pushes them one by one into the mounting positions according to the program.
Hanwha Feida
The classification of Hanwha Feida is both simple and complex. Let's categorize and sort things out:
It has strong adaptability, a large market share, and a relatively affordable price, making it suitable for small and medium-sized batch processing plants.
Recommended for: Friends with a limited budget but who want to purchase a stable set of equipment. This series of Feida is very suitable.
It has poor universality and is incompatible with the SM series.
Some old factories are still using it and repair parts can still be found, but it is not recommended for beginners to choose this series.
In a nutshell: If you are an experienced user of second-hand CP equipment, you can continue to use it. Otherwise, don't touch it. It's out of date.
Recommended for: Factories with certain experience and high requirements for production rhythm. DN Feida is definitely worth considering.
Some models support quick-release design, which is suitable for scenarios where materials are frequently changed.
The JX Feida is not universal and can only be used in conjunction with JX series surface mount technology (SMT) machines. It is not compatible with SM or CP models.
Recommended group: If you are a contract manufacturer with small batch production, multiple varieties and frequent material changes, then the JX machine +JX Feida is a very practical combination.
Advantages: High degree of intelligence, supporting automatic correction and remote monitoring;
The price is not cheap either, making it suitable for large factories or intelligent manufacturing production lines.
Recommended for: Enterprises that plan to transform into smart factories in the future can directly purchase the IT series Feida.
Although Feida is just an "accessory" for surface mount technology (SMT) machines, to make the right choice, the following key points still need to be clarified:
Many friends only focus on the price when buying a fit, and as a result, they end up with a bunch of refurbished or compatible ones. When they reinstall them, either the materials get stuck or the parts fall off. No matter how small the Feida is, it is still one of the core components in the SMT process. Don't save a few hundred yuan and miss orders worth several thousand yuan.
If you choose Feida well, you won't have to worry about surface mount technology. Although Hanwha Feida has many models and may seem a bit confusing at first glance, in fact, as long as you figure out the model of the surface mount technology (SMT) machine, the width of the components you want to mount, and your requirements for production line efficiency, it won't be difficult to choose. The SM series is suitable for most general surface mount requirements, being stable and practical. DN Feida is suitable for scenarios that pursue efficiency. The JX series is flexible and lightweight, and is very convenient for small-batch production. Intelligent Feida, on the other hand, is more suitable for enterprises upgrading to "smart factories".
In a word, don't blindly follow the trend to choose Feida, and even less should you buy a bunch of incompatible models just to save money, only to end up with all your efforts in vain. Only by clarifying the requirements and matching them accurately can your surface mount technology (SMT) placement machine run steadily, place accurately and earn more.
I hope this article can help you sort out your thoughts, avoid making mistakes and choose the most suitable Feida!