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NPM D 3 Chip Mounter

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NPM D 3 Chip Mounter — Inventory photo — Fig. 01NPM D 3 Chip MounterInventory photo^[1]

Power

3-phase AC 200-480 V, 2.7 kVA^[2]

Performance

±40 µm/chip (Cpk≥1)^[2]

What it is

The Panasonic NPM-D3 is a dual-beam modular chip mounter designed for high-speed surface-mount assembly. The machine features a lightweight 16-nozzle placement head and a multi-recognition camera that integrates alignment, thickness, and coplanarity inspection. The NPM-D3 employs simultaneous X- and Y-axis driving and optimized pathway selection during component recognition to improve placement tact time. The machine supports a flexible board handling system that can operate in single-lane or dual-lane mode.^[2]^[3]

How it works

The NPM-D3 uses a dual-beam architecture with two independent placement heads that work simultaneously to increase throughput. The lightweight 16-nozzle head (model NM-EJM6D) can pick and place up to 42,000 chips per hour per head in high production mode. Component alignment is performed by the machine's multi-recognition camera, which combines solder inspection and component inspection. The machine's motion control has been advanced to reduce X- and Z-axis travel time, and a new pickup algorithm improves handling of microchips.^[2]

Applications

The NPM-D3 can place components from 0402 chip size up to a maximum of 100 mm by 90 mm by 28 mm in height, covering packages such as SOP, PLCC, QFP, connector, BGA, and CSP. The lightweight 16-nozzle head handles components from 0402 to 6 mm by 6 mm by 3 mm. The machine supports tape feeders for 4 to 56 mm tape widths, as well as stick and tray feeders.^[2]

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Power & electrical2

Power supply: 3-phase AC 200, 220, 380, 400, 420, 480 V, 2.7 kVA^[2]
Electrical Power: 3-phase AC 200-480 V, 2.7 kVA^[2]

Performance2

Placement accuracy (H16 head): ±40 µm/chip (Cpk≥1)^[2]
Placement Accuracy (H16 head, chip): ±40 µm (Cpk≥1)^[2]

Dimensions & facilities13

Placement head type: Lightweight 16-nozzle head V3^[2]
Component dimensions (H16 head): 0402 chip to L 6 x W 6 x T 3 mm^[2]
PCB dimensions (single-lane mode): L 50 x W 50 mm to L 510 x W 590 mm^[2]
PCB dimensions (dual-lane mode): L 50 x W 50 mm to L 510 x W 300 mm^[2]
Machine dimensions (W x D x H): 832 x 2,652 x 1,444 mm^[2]
Machine weight (main body): 1,680 kg^[2]
Machine dimensions (with tray feeder): 832 x 2,683 x 1,444 mm^[3]
Machine weight (with tray feeder): 1,680 kg main body + 200 kg tray feeder^[3]
Component Dimensions (H16 head): 03015 to 6×6 mm, height max 3.0 mm^[3]
PCB Dimensions (single-lane mode): L 50 × W 50 ~ L 510 × W 590 mm^[2]
PCB Dimensions (dual-lane mode): L 50 × W 50 ~ L 510 × W 300 mm^[2]
Machine Dimensions (W × D × H): 832 × 2,652 × 1,444 mm (with tray feeder: D 2,683 mm)^[2]
Mass (main body only): 1,680 kg^[2]

Configuration & options10

Model ID: NPM-D3^[2]
Max placement speed (H16 head, per head, high production mode ON): 42,000 cph (0.086 s/chip)^[2]
Max placement speed (H16, total): 84,000 CPH (0.043 s/chip)^[3]
Air supply: 0.5 MPa, 100 L/min (A.N.R.)^[2]
PCB exchange time (dual-lane mode): 0 s (when cycle time ≤ 3.6 s)^[2]
PCB exchange time (single-lane mode): 3.6 s (with short conveyors)^[2]
Applicable components: 1608 chip to SOP, PLCC, QFP, Connector, BGA, CSP^[2]
Placement Speed (H16 head, high production mode): 42,000 CPH per head (0.086 s/chip)^[2]
Placement Speed (dual-beam, H16 head): 84,000 CPH (0.043 s/chip)^[3]
Pneumatic Source: 0.5 MPa, 100 L/min (ANR)^[2]

Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

Designation	Generation	Vintage	Changes	Source
NPM-D3A	—	—	Adopts lightweight 16-nozzle head V3 with improved placement tact time and head drive motion control	yfx-chipmounter.com^[2]

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Power supply3-phase AC 200, 220, 380, 400, 420, 480 V, 2.7 kVA^[2]
Electrical Power3-phase AC 200-480 V, 2.7 kVA^[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What component supply methods are supported?

The NPM-D3 supports tape, stick, and tray component supply.^[2]

What board handling modes are specified?

The NPM-D3 is specified for dual-lane mode and single-lane mode.^[2]^[3]

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