In brief. Scheduled maintenance of SIPLACE TwinHead and CPP heads, every version of the CP20, and the gantries. Two levels: the short service every 3 months, on the head only, and the full service every 6 months, on head and machine; CP20 and TwinHead have their own rules. Downtime ranges from about 2 hours to 4–5 hours per head, agreed in advance.
ElectrONIK Lab is an independent technician and is not part of ASMPT. SIPLACE and DEK are trademarks of ASMPT.
A placement head works by suction: along with the components it draws in dust, which over time clogs the air channels until a segment stops working. Regular maintenance prevents this.
Head only: disc filters replaced; DP and Z axes of the head lubricated; ultrasonic cleaning of the air distributor only; O-rings and seals checked and replaced only if worn, except the PRV valve O-rings, which are always replaced. No work on the machine.
On the head: disc filters replaced; DP and Z axes lubricated; DP axis tubes replaced; all O-rings and seals replaced with new parts. On the machine: X and Y axes lubricated, oilers and air filter replaced.
The PRV valve drives the segment's venturi at the pick-up and placement point (segment 1, position 0 of the star axis). It fails often, so we recommend keeping two spares.
Head by head, with the expected downtime: CP20, CPP and TwinHead.
We work on every version of the CP20, the 20-segment head: C&P20, CP20A, CP20P and CP20P2. It is the most delicate of the three: the coupling between the axes and the star needs care.
Every 3 months, full maintenance of the head, except the DP axis tubes.
Every 6 months, the DP axis tubes are replaced as well and the machine is serviced.
Expected downtime: 4–5 hours per CP20 head.
The CPP, the 12-segment head, follows the two levels: the short service every 3 months and the full service every 6 months.
About 2 hours of downtime per CPP head.
About 3 hours of downtime per CPP head.
The TwinHead has no separate levels: the service is always the same, every 6 months.
About 2 hours of downtime per TwinHead.
On the gantries that move the heads: bearings greased, rails oiled with the lubricant specified by the manufacturer, fans cleaned and dust removed, vacuuming, vacuum pump filter and air filter.
Each gantry carries one head. Machine downtime is the total of the times for the heads fitted, and we agree it with you before the visit. For the machines as a whole, SIPLACE SX, X and TX, there is machine maintenance.
Technical data sheets and head specifications: on the official ASMPT website.
To plan maintenance we need at least one month's notice for a single job and 2–3 months for periodic maintenance. Scheduled maintenance is also included in the Ongoing support formula, on a contract or as planned visits; spare parts are not included.
If a head has already stopped, don't wait for the next service: write to us straight away and we start from head and gantry fault finding, remotely.
Further reading: the SMT line maintenance guide and the guide to reducing machine downtime.
Structured fault diagnosis on TwinHead, CPP and CP20 heads (every CP20 version) and on the gantries: we start remotely, from the machine's bug reports, and come on site when needed. Vacuum, encoders, Z and star axes, failed pick-ups, component recognition.
See the service → 03Preventive maintenance on SIPLACE SX, X and TX, DEK printers, ASYS handling systems and laser markers; repairs and troubleshooting on SIPLACE machines and software; technical support and installation on SPI Process Lens.
See the service → 04Machine installation, line relocations and software configuration. ASMPT software: WORKS and SIPLACE Pro, Setup Center and WORKS Preparation; ASM OIB configuration and support for MES integration. Traceability, line monitoring, production data and OEE and KPI analysis. Shop-floor IT: network, Windows Server, backups and SQL Server.
See the service → 05We work alongside your team on a new program or one to optimise, until it goes into production: paths, line balancing, feeders, shapes from real measurements and the library. Also remote, without stopping production.
See the service → 06Training for operators and maintenance staff, directly on your line. There is no fixed number of hours: we work alongside your team until it can produce its first board on its own.
See the service → 08An independent check of the condition of SIPLACE machines and lines: before you buy a machine, even a used one, or when you want a second opinion on maintenance or a fault. We give you a written report of what we found.
See the service →Tell us which heads and how many gantries your line has: we agree the downtime in advance, adding up the time for each head.
ElectrONIK Lab is an independent business: it is not an ASMPT-authorised service centre and is not affiliated with ASMPT. SIPLACE and DEK are trademarks of ASMPT; the other trademarks mentioned belong to their respective owners.