CeTaQ announces placement feeder verification capability 2006/02/28 火曜日 15:00:00 CST Today�s highly flexible, fast SMT placement machines are designed for just-in-time manufacturing; they can run multiple jobs at once, have 300 or more �smart� feeders loaded at any time with the entire range of components from 0201's up to 55 x 55mm at high speeds. As feeders index components for pick up and placement, repeatable accuracy is critical. CeTaQ now makes available a machine Capability Analysis (MCA) service that verifies feeder and shuttle motion repeatability. �This is of particular importance for handling components such as tiny 0201 and 01005 chips,� says Michael Sivingy, General Manager. Sivigny adds that CeTaQ�s service involves the use of a �smart� camera that works in conjunction with CeTaQ�s unique mobile metrology system. Additionally, the service dovetails with a feeder maintenance program designed to ensure continued accuracy once feeder accuracy and repeatability issues have been corrected. www.cetaq-americas.com