FUJI SMT Feeder is one of the representatives of high-performance feeding equipment in the SMT industry. It is famous for its high speed, high stability and modular design. It is especially suitable for large-volume, high-precision placement scenarios (such as consumer electronics and automotive electronics). The following is a detailed introduction and core advantages:

1. Core types of FUJI Feeder

FUJI Feeder is mainly adapted to its NXT and XP series SMT machines, and is divided into the following types according to the feeding method:

• Tape Feeder:

o Standard electric feeder (such as FUJI CP series): supports 8mm~104mm bandwidth, electric drive, accuracy ±0.02mm.

o High-speed feeder (such as FUJI IP series): specially designed for NXT H series, with a feeding speed of up to 0.05 seconds/component.

• Tray Feeder: used for large ICs such as QFP and BGA, supporting multi-tray stacking.

• Stick Feeder: suitable for long strip components (such as electrolytic capacitors).

2. Core advantages and features

(1) Ultra-high speed and high stability

• Electric drive + closed-loop control:

o The servo motor directly drives the feeding gear, without pneumatic delay, and the feeding speed is 30% faster than the traditional feeder (such as IP feeder supports 0.05 seconds/piece).

o Anti-vibration design: The feeder base strengthens the rigidity and reduces the jitter during high-speed placement, which is suitable for high-demand scenarios such as automotive PCB.

• Dual-Lane feeding:

o Some models (such as CP-8E) can simultaneously feed two rows of 8mm carrier tapes, doubling the efficiency.

(2) Intelligence and low maintenance

• Automatic calibration and compensation:

o The built-in encoder monitors the feeding position in real time and automatically corrects the step deviation (such as carrier tape stretching caused by thermal expansion).

o Tape tension control: prevents carrier tape breakage or component flipping.

• Long life:

o Key components (such as gears) are made of wear-resistant alloys, with a life of up to 500 million cycles and a maintenance cycle extended by 50%.

(3) Modularity and ease of use

• Quick-Change:

o The feeder and the placement machine are locked by magnetism or snap-on locking, and the replacement time is less than 3 seconds.

o Front loading design: The operator does not need to go around the back of the machine to change materials.

• Lightweight structure:

o Some feeders (such as CP-6E) weigh only 1.2kg, reducing operator fatigue.

(4) Compatibility and scalability

• Wide range adaptation:

o The same feeder can support different bandwidths (such as 8mm→12mm) by replacing the adapter.

o Special models support special-shaped components (such as connectors, shielding covers).

• Deep integration with the FUJI ecosystem:

The feeder status (such as remaining material, error code) is displayed in real time in the FUJI Flexa software.

3. Comparison of the differences between ASM feeders

Features Fuji feeder ASM feeder

Drive mode Mainly electric (some high-speed models are pneumatically assisted) Fully electric

Speed Maximum 0.05 seconds/component (IP series) 0.06~0.1 seconds/component (electric feeder)

Line change design Front loading + magnetic locking Hot plug + standardized interface

Intelligence Closed-loop control + automatic tension adjustment RFID error prevention + predictive maintenance

Applicable scenarios Large-scale continuous production (such as mobile phone motherboards) High mix, small batch (such as medical equipment)

4. Typical application scenarios

• Consumer electronics: Ultra-high-speed placement of mobile phone motherboards such as Apple and Huawei (Fuji NXT series + IP feeder).

• Automotive electronics: High-temperature resistant feeders (such as CP-12HT) are used for engine ECU boards.

• LED industry: Large-size feeders (104mm) are suitable for LED light bar production.

5. Selection Recommendations

• Fuji Feeder is preferred:

o Requires extremely high speed (＞50,000 CPH) or large-scale single component production.

o Existing FUJI NXT/XPF placement machines, deep compatibility is required.

• Other situations:

o For high-mix small-batch production, consider ASM or JUKI's flexible feeder.

Summary

Fuji Feeder's core competitiveness lies in the ultimate balance between speed and stability, which is especially suitable for companies pursuing maximum production capacity. Its electrification and modular design significantly reduce the overall operation and maintenance costs, but it should be noted that it is highly dependent on Fuji's own placement machines (closed system)