Buyers Guides

Buyer’s Guides Hub 

Introduction

Choosing SMT equipment is not just about specifications or price.
Wrong decisions often lead to unstable production, frequent adjustments, and hidden costs.

This Buyer’s Guides hub helps decision-makers understand what to consider before choosing SMT equipment or planning a production line.

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Section 1: Why SMT Equipment Selection Is Often More Complex Than Expected

SMT lines consist of interconnected processes.
A decision made for one machine can affect the entire production flow.

Common challenges include:

• Mixed-brand equipment integration

• High-mix production requirements

• Limited factory space

• Future expansion planning

Understanding the full picture is critical.

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Section 2: SMT Buyer’s Guides by Topic

🔹 How to Choose the Right SMT Conveyor for Your Production Line

Focus:

• Conveyor parameters

• SMEMA compatibility

• PCB flow stability

👉 Read guide:
🔗 /buyers-guide-choose-smt-conveyor

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🔹 Offline AOI vs Online AOI – Which Is Better for Your SMT Line?

Focus:

• Inspection strategy

• Line impact

• Flexibility vs throughput

👉 Read guide:
🔗 /buyers-guide-offline-vs-online-aoi

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🔹 When Do You Need an SMT Buffer in Your Production Line?

Focus:

• Line blocking prevention

• Buffer strategy

• Stability improvement

👉 Read guide:
🔗 /buyers-guide-when-need-smt-buffer

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Section 3: From Buyer’s Guide to System Design

If multiple guides apply to your situation, your decision should be treated as a system-level planning task, not individual purchases.

👉 Please refer to our SMT Line Layout Design and Offline SMT Solutions for structured planning support.