SMT/THT Integration

The S7020T dual-head terminal insertion system brings high-throughput automation to power tool PCB assembly. Here are the key selection criteria and ROI factors to consider.

Most EMS lines still need two machines to finish one mixed-technology board: an SMT Pick and Place platform for surface-mount parts, and a separate insertion machine for through-hole parts. Southern Machinery's S-600-OF is documented to collapse that split. It is a six-head, seven-camera placement machine that the manufacturer describes as placing both surface-mount and through-hole components, on a published PCB envelope of 400 x 360 mm, with an SMEMA-compatible inline conveyor. This guide covers what the S-600-OF is used for, its published specifications, where it fits in a PCB assembly line, and the parameters to confirm before you quote.

A technical overview of Southern Machinery's VIDEO-2012 insertion system — application scenarios, line integration, and key selection criteria for PCB assembly...

The TO-90 auto inserter handles tall radial lead components with 90° bend for EMS manufacturers seeking to replace manual THT insertion with precision automated equipment.

S-MVF01 vibration feeder automates odd-form THT component feeding. Compatible with Yamaha, Juki, Panasonic, FUJI, UIC inserters — reduce manual insertion and improve repeatability.

Dual-machine THT automation strategy: configure odd-form inserters to handle multiple component types, reduce manual insertion work, and stabilize repeatability across mixed PCB assemblies.