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Frequent Feeder Passing Issues on Your SMT Line? The Root Cause May Not Be the Feeder
Jun 25 , 2026
In SMT production environments, when feeder alarms occur frequently, carrier tapes fail to pass smoothly through the feeder, or placement machines experience unexpected stoppages, engineers often begin troubleshooting the feeder itself, machine settings, or even the placement equipment. However, there is another factor that is often overlooked but can significantly affect feeding performance and p...
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Why Isn't Your SMT Production Efficiency Improving? Many Manufacturers Overlook Tape Splicing
Jun 27 , 2026
When manufacturers look for ways to improve SMT production efficiency, their first instinct is often to upgrade placement machines, optimize production programs, or adjust production schedules. However, even as equipment becomes faster and more advanced, many factories still find that production efficiency falls short of expectations, and improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) remai...
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