TRA PX-2D | Desktop SMT Pick and Place Machine

TRA Pick and Place Machine

TRA SMT machine

The TRA PX-2 is a desktop SMT pick and place machine for prototype development, electronics teaching and small to medium batch PCB assembly. It combines 2 placement heads, 54 feeder stations and a 4-camera vision system to handle mixed assemblies containing resistors, capacitors, LEDs and ICs.

The machine accommodates PCBs from 10 × 10 mm up to 320 × 450 mm and offers a stated placement speed of up to 5,500 components per hour. Dual fiducial recognition helps align the placement program with the loaded board, while dedicated component cameras support recognition and position correction before placement. Actual output depends on the component mix, vision settings, feeder arrangement and board layout.

Desktop PCB Assembly Machine

An embedded industrial PC provides Windows-based operation with online and offline programming. Support for CSV and TXT coordinate files helps transfer placement data into the production workflow. The combination of tape feeding, front IC positions and a rear IC tray makes the PX-2 suitable for flexible benchtop assembly cells.

Features – PX-2D | Pick and Place Machine

The 2-head arrangement supports automated component pickup and placement for mixed SMT assemblies. Placement angles from 0° to 360° accommodate components with different orientations on the PCB.

The vision system includes 3 component cameras and 1 PCB camera. The catalogue illustrates a paired camera arrangement for resistor and capacitor recognition, together with a separate camera for larger ICs. The specified maximum recognition size is 22 × 22 mm.

Two reference marks establish PCB position and rotation for coordinate alignment. This helps compensate for loading offsets; it does not mechanically flatten a warped board.

Tape feeding with automatic cover-tape removal supports repeated component pickup. The catalogue also specifies 10 front IC positions and 1 rear IC tray. An optional vibration feeder extends the material supply options to suitable tube-packaged components.

The catalogue describes closed-loop stepper-servo control for stable positioning and smooth movement. HIWIN linear guides on the X and Y axes and a 15 mm UNITTA transmission belt form the specified motion platform.

JUKI-series suction nozzles allow nozzle selection to suit different component packages. Nozzle compatibility is a tooling feature; the machine itself is manufactured by TRA.

An embedded industrial PC runs the machine control software. CSV and TXT files and online/offline programming support preparation and editing of placement jobs. The documented operating system is Windows 7.

The TRA Pick and Place Machine PX-2D brings dual-head placement, component vision, PCB fiducial alignment and multiple feeding methods into a desktop platform. It suits teams that need to assemble varied PCB designs for development, teaching or batch production, with component handling beyond manual placement. Selection should be based on the actual bill of materials, board layout and required production rate.

Applications – PX-2D | Vision SMT Placement Machine

• Prototype and R&D assembly: preparing and validating new PCB designs before larger production runs.
• Small to medium batch production: mixed-component boards within the machine’s package and board limits.
• Electronics teaching and training: practical instruction in placement programming, feeding and vision alignment.
• LED boards: placement of supported LED packages alongside resistors, capacitors and driver components.
• Mixed SMT boards: assemblies containing supported passive components, transistors and ICs.

Production Advantages – TRA Desktop SMT Pick and Place Machine

• Less manual placement work: automatic pickup and placement reduces the amount of repetitive component handling.
• Flexible component supply: tape stations, front IC positions and a rear tray accommodate different material presentations.
• Board alignment assistance: fiducial recognition helps register each board to the placement coordinates.
• Reusable production data: coordinate-file programming supports repeat jobs and controlled edits.
• Benchtop production layout: the desktop arrangement can be combined with solder paste printing and reflow equipment in a compact assembly cell. Allow additional space for feeders, the monitor and operator access.

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