Yamaha Motor Launches YRM10, Next-generation Compact High-speed Modular Mounter

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Yamaha Motor announced that the new YRM10, a surface mounter that is the industry-leading 1-Beam/1-Head class mounting performance of 52,000 CPH, will be available for purchase from March 1, 2024. This new addition is a next-generation, compact, high-speed modular with space-saving qualities, and provides a combination of component compatibility and versatility.

Bringing together a combination of high speed and versatility with excellent cost performance, the new YRM10 was developed as a successor to the entry model YSM10. While maintaining the compact size of the YSM10, this new one uses the next-generation YR series platform and introduces the latest technologies such as high-speed general-purpose versatility head and vision systems from the high-end premium high-efficiency modular YRM20. 

The 1-head solution mechanism consisting of 10 in-line heads and a scanning camera supports a wide range of components while maintaining high speed without the need for head replacement, and simultaneously achieving high mounting accuracy of ±35 μm (Cpk ? 1.0). In addition to supporting high-density mounting of 0201 (0.25 x 0.125 mm) sized ultra-small chips to medium-sized or odd components, production quality capabilities are further improved by equipping the system with a side-view camera and optionally setting a coplanarity checker that detects components with a floating lead.

YRM10 will be on show at the 38th INTERNEPCON JAPAN, Asia's largest electronics manufacturing and packaging exhibition, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Wednesday, January 24th to Friday, January 26th.

Market Background and Product Outline

In response to the accelerated trends of rapid electrification, miniaturization, high-density, and diversification in various products, Yamaha Motor has introduced the YRM10 as part of its next-generation YR series platform. Addressing the challenges posed by shortened product cycles and labor shortages, the YRM10 is an economy model that excels in speed, compactness, space efficiency, component compatibility, versatility, and cost performance. Utilizing Yamaha Motor's unique 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION concept, the YRM10 is designed to be user-friendly, requiring no specialized skills for maintenance. Yamaha Motor, an industry leader, offers a comprehensive lineup of mounting equipment, including surface mounters, SMD storage, printing machines, dispensers, and inspection equipment. The introduction of the YRM10 aligns with Yamaha Motor's commitment to the Intelligent Factory, fostering a smart system that enhances the efficiency of the mounting process through seamless and advanced inter-equipment coordination.

YRM10 Main Features

1) Next-generation YR Series platform that embodies the Intelligent Factory: YRM10 adopts the same YR series platform as the high-end model YRM20, which combines all of Yamaha's technologies at a high level. The machine control system along with the speedy and robust application software provides great peace of mind as it interacts with peripheral systems and software seamlessly, securely, and without waste.

2) Equipped with an in-line HM head that combines high versatility and high speed: The unit is equipped with a versatile HM head based on the 1-head solution concept consisting of 10 reliable in-line heads and a scanning camera. One type of head can handle everything from ultra-small chips of 0201mm to medium-sized components of 100x 55mm and 15mm in height.

In addition, components up to 12x12mm and a height of 6.5mm can be recognized by the scanning camera installed on the head side, minimizing the moving distance. Although the machine size is compact, it supports a maximum PCB size of L510 x W460mm and a maximum of 96 feeders (in terms of 8mm width). The unit combines this high versatility with high speed, making it the world's fastest in the 1-beam/1-head class at 52,000 CPH (the Company's optimum conditions).

3) High-precision, high-quality mounting for ultra-small chips: High-precision mounting of ±35μm (Cpk?1.0) has been achieved by reducing thermal distortion using the X beam. This allows the machine to handle 0201-sized ultra-small chips. In addition, to prevent defects from occurring, a side-view camera has been installed to further improve the quality of mounting small parts. A coplanarity checker can also be installed as an option to detect components with floating leads. Additionally, the All Image Tracer (optional) saves all component recognition images, providing a powerful support tool for mounting quality analysis, such as helping in quickly identifying the cause of any defects when mounting defects or vacuum errors occur.

4) Pursuing ease of operation and maintenance: Equipped with an automatic creation function that navigates the work for creating component data. This function facilitates data creation supporting faster production start-up during high-mix production. In addition, to support the high-speed, low-impact mounting required for densely spaced mounting of ultra-small chips, the unit is equipped as standard with the same lightweight, low-impact nozzle as the YRM20. The unit is also equipped with a nozzle ID and a removable auto nozzle changer, allowing for easier maintenance.

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