SMT Equipment – From Manual Assembly to SMT Line Automation

Hawker Richardson offer a comprehensive range of SMT equipment tailored to meet diverse production needs. Whether you are a small-scale operator after affordable manual solutions, an OEM or CEM requiring an advanced SMT line, or somewhere in between, we have the expertise and products to help you achieve your production goals.

On this page, we have listed the equipment required for various production setups, ranging from a small prototyping station to factory automation with a Total Line Solution. Each business has specific requirements including different budgets and space available.  As a PCB equipment supplier, we have a wealth of experience to help you find the right solution for your business. Contact us on 1300 36 00 31

Manual/Prototyping

Finding cost-effective and reliable manual PCB assembly equipment is essential to bringing your electronic products to life. Below is a range of PCB assembly solutions tailored for small-scale operators, highlighting affordable tools to help you achieve professional results.

TWS SR2000 Manual Screen Printer

The TWS SR2000 is an entry-level and affordable manually operated bench top screen/stencil printer offering ease of use and excellent repeatability.

• Ideal for prototype to small volume production.
• Magnetic PCB supports for boards with location holes as well as a flat Forex fibre plate to simply tape the PCB to or for a double sided process
• Print area 400 x 500mm (Fortex plate) 295 x 340mm (magnetic plate)

Fritsch LM901 – Manual SMD Pick and Place

The LM901 is a fatigue-free, cost-efficient manual assembly system ideal for prototyping and small-series production

• Entry-level and affordable manual assembly solution
• Comfortable and fatigue-free work
• SMD’s – Mini and Micro Melfs, SO, PLCC, Fine Pitch Devices, Chips
• Max PCB size 550 x 310 mm

Fritsch MRO250 – Benchtop Small Reflow Oven

The MRO250 is ideal for prototyping or serial production, the batch systems are the perfect solution for daily work.

• Microprocessor controlled heating process
• Programming and operation through keyboard
• Max PCB size 350 x 250 mm

Semi-Automatic/Low-Level Production

Transitioning from manual to semi-automatic or low-level production can significantly enhance efficiency and consistency in PCB manufacturing, especially for small operators. Below is a list of machinery ideal for small-scale PCB manufacturers to streamline processes, reduce labour costs, and improve the quality of PCBs, all while maintaining affordability and scalability for growing operations.

TWS SR2700 Semi Automatic Printer

The TWS SR2700 

• Fast set up changeovers.
• Max printing area 480 x 420 mm
• Magnetic work table with board supports and rails
• Pneumatic print pressure

Quadra DVC Pick Place – Twin Head Mounter with 60 Feeders

The Quadra series is one of the most economical and cost effective Surface Mount placement machines available on the market today.

• Automatic fiducial recognition.
• Vast range of components. 0201 to 40 x 40mm, up to 13mm high.
• Tape feeders from 8 mm to 44 mm width on 7’’, 13” or 15’’ reel diameter reels.
• Holds up to 120 feeders

TWS 850 – Benchtop Small Reflow Oven

TWS 850 is a powerful and compact reflow and convection oven with one heating zone ideal to perform soldering operation for small to prototype size SMT manufacturing

• Display of set point & actual temperature for each heating phase
• Solder boards up to 330 mm length and 240 mm width
• Short solder operation cycle
• Maximum component height 120 mm

Fully-Automatic/Mid to High-Level Production

For businesses looking to scale their PCB manufacturing operations to new heights, fully automatic and mid to high-level production solutions offer unparalleled efficiency and precision. Invest in cutting-edge technologies, and achieve faster production times, higher output volumes, and superior quality control, all essential for staying competitive in the fast-paced electronics industry. Explore the latest machinery below that can transform production capabilities and drive your business forward.

Yamaha YCP10 Inline Printer

Utilising Yamaha’s 3S adjustable angle print head system, the YCP10 incorporates a single piece, high rigidity base frame to maintain accuracy.

• High-precision and high-performance compact printer.
• Compatible with large circuit boards and a wide variety of stencil frame sizes.
• Features traditional stencil suction mechanism as standard.
• Unique stencil suction method

Yamaha YRM10 Compact High Efficiency SMT Mounter

With a mounting speed of 52,000 CPH (under optimum conditions), the  versatile but powerful YRM10  SMT pick and place is cost-effective solution.

• Inline HM head – general purpose – components 0201mm to W55 x L100mm, Height 15mm or less
• Mounting Accuracy – ±0.035mm Cpk ≥ 1.0 (under optimum conditions)
• Compact feeders – can be operated by hand

Yamaha YRM20 Premium High Efficiency SMT Mounter

With a mounting speed of 115,000 CPH (under optimum conditions), the  versatile but powerful YRM20  SMT pick and place is transforming businesses world wide.

• Rotary RM head – super high speed – components 0201mm to W12 x L12mm, Height 6.5mm or less
• Inline HM head – general purpose – components 0201mm to W55 x L100mm, Height 15mm or less
• Dual stage conveyor system
• High speed feeder

Heller Inline Reflow Oven 1809 MK7

The Heller 1809 MK7 series supports high mix/medium to high volume with conveyor speeds of up to 1.88m/min. Offering reduced nitrogen and electrical consumption with its advanced energy management system, advanced flux management options, and the lowest delta T’s.

• Cooling zones – 2 top (bottom option)
• Heated Zones – Convection: 9 top/ 9 bottom
• Cooling length – 1000 mm
• Heating length – 2580 mm

SMT Line/Factory Automation

With Industry 4.0 there is a movement from semi-automatic manufacturing to advanced automation, data exchange and M2M communication.  A Total Line Solution (TLS) for SMT equipment enhances operational efficiency by integrating all hardware components from the first magazine loader to the magazine unloader. This system uses M2M software to ensure seamless communication throughout the SMT line. Further communication with MRP and MEP should be considered to streamline production across the entire business, rather than focusing solely on individual production lines. This is especially crucial for organisations that manufacture high-volume PCBs. Listed below is a Total Line Solution which integrates premium machines with intelligent factory software essential for an automated factory.

Utilising Yamaha’s new 3S single squeegee head and stencil vacuum mechanism the YRP10 has a shorter set up time, less solder paste waste.

• High-precision and high-performance with flexibility to support a wide range of PCB sizes.
• Advanced fully-automatic set-up change overs.
• Supports dual-lane production.

Yamaha YSI-SP 3D Solder Paste Inspection Machine

The YSi-SP inspects the printing quality of solder paste after it has been printed onto PCBs.

• Achieves high-accuracy high-speed inspections using 3D+2D inspection, image resolution switch-over
• Inspects solder paste volume, height, area and misalignment with Yamaha’s 1-head solution
• M2M solution links YSi-SP with other machines on the production line to improve productivity

Yamaha YRM20 Premium High Efficiency SMT Mounter

With a mounting speed of 115,000 CPH (under optimum conditions), the  versatile but powerful YRM20 SMT pick and place is transforming businesses world wide.

• Rotary RM head – super high speed – components 0201mm to W12 x L12mm, Height 6.5mm or less
• Inline HM head – general purpose – components 0201mm to W55 x L100mm, Height 15mm or less
• Dual stage conveyor system
• High speed feeder

Heller Inline Reflow Oven 1913 MK7

The Heller 1913 MK7 series is a high volume reflow oven with conveyor speeds of up to 1.88m/min.  Offering reduced nitrogen and electrical consumption with its advanced energy management system, advanced flux management options, and the lowest delta T’s.

• Cooling zones – 3 top (bottom option)
• Heated Zones – Convection: 13 top/ 13 bottom
• Cooling length – 1260 mm
• Heating length – 3570 mm

More information on the Heller MK7 Series

Yamaha YRi-V Inspection

The YRi-V is a 3D hybrid AI-powered optical inspection system designed to detect PCB defects.

• Detection capability for 201 size and mirror gloss components.
• Inspects components up to 25mm in height.
• Data tuning without special operator skills.
• AI aids pass/fail judgement.

Nutek PCB Handling 3 x Inspection Conveyor with Magazine Loader and Unloader

Nutek NTM0100 conveyor with flexible operation and strong, firm and stable design.

• Suitable for SMT insertion lines.
• Short magazine change over times.
• No PCB break guarantee during loading and unloading.

Yamaha Intelligent Factory Software

Yamaha’s machine to machine (M2M) software communicates between machines and is important in the Total Line Solution manufacturing environment. Exchange information between devices and extract the maximum performance from each device. Information is constantly feed-forward and feed-back among all the devices and ensures production, planning and preparation are managed.

YSUP – Intelligent Factory is divided into 6 packages:

• Programming and schedule
• Production assistance
• Monitor and analyzing
• Traceability
• M2M collaboration
• Maintenance

For more information: Ten reasons why you should consider investing in your SMT line with Hawker Richardson.

Contact our expert team and find the right PCB assembly solutions for your business.