Inspection & Counting

Southern Machinery's SMD X-Ray Chip Counter AX6000 counts SMD components through the sealed carrier tape without unwinding reels, with more than 99.8% system accuracy on parts down to 01005. A 7-inch tape-and-reel is counted in under 10 seconds and a 17-inch reel in under 18 seconds, with one-button operation, barcode scanning, label printing, and ERP/warehouse integration. This guide covers what the AX6000 is used for, typical EMS applications, how it fits a PCB assembly line, key selection parameters, and the ROI and quality perspective for buyers.