FS [MY]: SmallSMT VP-2500D Pick and Place Machine (SOLD) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: 48X24X48X
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2019, 02:40:08 am
content: I'm selling off my barely used SmallSMT VP-2500D pick and place machine bought in October 2018. I didn't manage to mount more than few panels of PCB till date.Specifications:Double head27x 8mm push feeder on west sideNorth feeder configuration:1x24mm - not supported/unusable as claimed by SmallSMT (not sure why they sold it to me when it is not working nor supported in the first place)2x16mm5x12mm12x8mm1 looking down camera for fiducial recognition and feeder pick up location setup2 looking up camera with different focal length for component alignment6 slot nozzle changer (6 Samsung compatible nozzle included)Small tray for loose componentsVibration feederUSB dongle for license and video digitizerInstallation CD230V input2 spare steeper motor driverWeight: 65 kg (including wooden pallet would go up to around 80-90 kg)Location: MalaysiaAsking price:USD2500USD2000(open for negotiation) excluding shipment. Shipment fee depends on your locationMore information, please check outSmallSMT product page.You will need a Windows 7 (at least) PC and an external air compressor unit.Known issues:- On west feeder, bottom most 2 lane pick up location (closest to the front panel) is not accessible through the top camera, have to move the head to the location manually to set the pick up position.- On vibration feeder pick up location, it is not accessible through the top camera, again you have to move the head to the location manually.- On north feeder, I was not able to push/advance the tape consistently on any of the feeder line. I tried all suggestions and so many hours were spent troubleshooting. But maybe I'm just not bright enough to operate this machine as I was told.- The main board was replaced once when I found out that the vibration feeder was not working (it was making a super loud noise). It turns out the driving circuit on the main board for the vibration feeder already went kaput out of the box.- On machine origin, when machine is moved to origin/home point, the camera will not aligned to center of the origin cross marking as we had to shave off 2 mm from the end stop metal on y-axis as the head initially was not able to reach the pick location on entire north feeder (out of reach). Solution was suggested by SmallSMT.- On waste tape peeling/pulling mechanism, on certain tape reel, it will almost quite consistently snap when running. Setting for the tightness was already the least.- Some sticker labels for the feeder has came off.To be honest, I was not able to get this machine to work consistently other than few PCB panels. I need to sell the machine off due to the limited space I have as I'm looking for a bigger machine with removable feeder setup. Without moving it out, there's nothing moving in. The money from the sale will also help to cover the price of the new machine, probably will cover some of the Yamaha CL feeders. I have already threw the wooden pallet away but will get a new one constructed. Shipment will be by FedEx freight as I have some better pricing from them.Please take note that I'm not really sure how or whether support and after sales service will be provided by SmallSMT. But, access password to download the software and documentation from SmallSMT website I will hand them over. They also have asupport forum.Please take note of all the above known issues. If you are uncomfortable, please do not even think about it.

author: mrpackethead
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2019, 08:16:28 am
content: Maybe SmallSMT might buy it back?

author: 48X24X48X
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2020, 04:16:57 am
content: SOLD.