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When setting up a new SMT line, should a splicing machine be part of the consideration?
Oct 10 , 2026
During the new line construction phase at an SMT factory, equipment selection discussions typically prioritize core process equipment such as pick-and-place machines and AOI, while automation for the splicing process is often deferred or replaced with a manual solution. However, once the line is officially in production, the splicing bottleneck gradually emerges in assessments of utilization rate ...
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Is It Necessary to Buy an SMT Splicing Machine? Starting from the "Experience Dilemma" of Manual Splicing
Oct 15 , 2026
In the daily operation of an SMT production line, splicing is a high-frequency operation that leaves no room for error. When a reel is about to run out, the operator must complete the joining of the old and new carrier tapes while the pick-and-place machine remains running, ensuring that material feeding is not interrupted. The operation itself is not complex, but it has one core characteri...
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