Yamaha Motor to launch compact PCB printer this June

Mumbai: Yamaha Motor Co has decided to launch its compact printer model known as YCP10 in June 2014.  The YCP10 comes with Yamaha Motor's unique 3S head and stencil suction mechanism. Official reports stated, ‘Traditional stencil suction mechanism as standard equipment reduces changeover time significantly, but also enables stable and high-precision printing without being affected by stencil deflection’. This printer has the versatility to handle large circuit boards, as well as a wide variety of stencil sizes despite its compactness.

The YCP10 has been designed to process L510 mm x W460 mm circuit boards, including a wide range of stencil frame sizes. This feature also allows various types of circuit boards to be processed, including assembly boards, large liquid crystal boards, and large industrial boards.  It is also easy to maintain and to carry out product changeovers. 

Corresponding positions of circuit board and stencils are layered with the circuit board and stencil cameras. This enables the alignment of the board and stencil to be carried out more intuitively and effectively by viewing the monitor. In turn, fine-tuning of the printer positioning parameter can be carried out instantly with very little training, reducing time and effort during the changeovers.

The YCP10 comes standard with many user-friendly features including a graphic alignment function to allow the circuit board and printing stencil and a touch panel which allows operators to control the machine are the additional features added to it. Official reports also stated further, ‘The printing table and frame combines high rigidity, light weight and compactness, achieving excellent printing accuracy and plate releasing ability.’

‘Measures have also been taken to reduce the tact time of the printing line including the use of servo motors for parts transfer. As a result, a tact time of 13.5 seconds  (normal printing at optimum conditions set by Yamaha Motor) has been achieved, an improvement of approximately 12% over the current model. The YCP10 is fully certified with CE mark compliance to meet global demands,’ as per the official statement of Yamaha Motor.

The YCP10 is a cost-effective printer intended for the global market, featuring a printing performance that is as precise and as high quality as our high-end models.