Used ASM Siemens SIPLACE D4 chip mounter with four C&P12 heads, up to 66,000 CPH and 144 feeder tracks.
The ASM Siemens SIPLACE D4 SMT chip mounter is a four-gantry high-speed placement machine developed for volume production involving large quantities of small and medium-sized surface-mount components. A typical high-output configuration uses four 12-nozzle Collect & Place heads to combine rapid component pickup, optical inspection and accurate placement within one machine platform.
The SIPLACE D4 is positioned at the high-capacity end of the original D Series. It is primarily used as a chip-placement machine rather than a flexible odd-shaped component mounter. Its main production role is to install resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, small IC packages and other tape-fed SMD components before larger or more complex devices are processed by a flexible placement machine.
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The SIPLACE D4 uses four independently operating X/Y gantries. Each gantry is normally equipped with one 12-nozzle Collect & Place head, giving the machine four placement heads and a total of 48 nozzle positions.
During operation, each head collects multiple components from its assigned feeder area. The components are checked by the vision system, corrected for pickup position and rotation, and then placed onto the stationary PCB.
By distributing the component program across four separate gantries, the D4 can achieve considerably higher output than single- or dual-gantry D Series machines.
Four independently controlled placement gantries
Four 12-nozzle Collect & Place heads
Up to 48 component pickups across four heads per collection cycle
Published IPC placement performance of up to 57,000 CPH
SIPLACE benchmark performance of up to 66,000 CPH
Theoretical maximum output of up to 81,500 CPH
Component range up to approximately 18.7 × 18.7 mm
Optional or configuration-dependent 01005 placement capability
Up to 144 tracks for 8 mm S feeder modules
Single-conveyor and flexible dual-conveyor options
Suitable for medium- and high-volume PCB assembly
| Specification | Typical SIPLACE D4/D4i High-Speed Configuration |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Four-gantry high-speed SMT chip mounter |
| Number of gantries | 4 |
| Placement-head configuration | 4 × 12-nozzle Collect & Place heads |
| Total nozzle positions | 48 across four heads |
| IPC placement rate | Up to approximately 57,000 CPH |
| SIPLACE benchmark rate | Up to approximately 66,000 CPH |
| Theoretical maximum rate | Up to approximately 81,500 CPH |
| Component range | Approximately 0.6 × 0.3 mm to 18.7 × 18.7 mm; 01005 capability depends on the installed package |
| Maximum component height | Approximately 6 mm with the C&P12 head |
| Placement accuracy | Approximately ±50 μm at 3 sigma and ±67 μm at 4 sigma |
| Angular accuracy | Approximately ±0.53° at 3 sigma and ±0.71° at 4 sigma |
| Feeder capacity | Up to 144 tracks with 3 × 8 mm S feeder modules |
| Component changeover tables | Up to four removable component tables |
| Standard single-conveyor PCB size | Approximately 50 × 50 mm to 368 × 460 mm |
| Wide-board configuration | Up to approximately 368 × 508 mm |
| Long-board configuration | Up to approximately 610 × 460 mm |
| Long- and wide-board configuration | Up to approximately 610 × 508 mm |
| Standard dual-conveyor PCB size | Approximately 50 × 50 mm to 368 × 216 mm per lane |
| PCB thickness | Approximately 0.3–4.5 mm; other thicknesses require confirmation |
| Maximum PCB weight | Approximately 3 kg |
| Component supply | Tape feeders, stick magazines, bulk-case feeders and selected application-specific modules |
| Typical production role | High-speed placement of small and medium tape-fed SMD components |
Configuration notice: D4 and D4i machines are frequently grouped together in used-equipment listings, but the exact performance, smallest supported component, conveyor dimensions, software version and installed options may differ. Final matching must be based on the actual machine nameplate, serial number and powered-on inspection.
The four-gantry design is the main feature that separates the SIPLACE D4 from the lower-capacity D Series models. Rather than assigning the entire placement program to one or two heads, the machine divides the work between four independently controlled placement systems.
Each gantry operates within an optimized production area. The programming software distributes component part numbers and PCB coordinates according to feeder position, placement quantity, nozzle requirement and estimated cycle time.
A properly balanced program allows the four heads to complete their placement tasks at approximately the same time. If one gantry has significantly more work than the others, the remaining heads may wait for the busiest gantry and total machine output will decrease.
Total number of components placed on each PCB
Distribution of placements between the four gantries
Component feeder locations
Distance between feeder pickup and PCB placement coordinates
Number of component package types
Nozzle requirements and nozzle changes
Component inspection and rotation requirements
PCB dimensions and panel format
Conveyor loading and unloading time
Pickup retries and component rejection rate
Feeder and placement-head condition
Production-program optimization
The published 81,500 CPH figure represents a theoretical maximum under highly favorable conditions. It should not be treated as the guaranteed output of every D4 machine or PCB program.
SIPLACE specifications may show several different placement-rate values for the same machine. These numbers describe different test conditions and should not be used interchangeably.
| Speed Type | Published D4/D4i Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| IPC value | Up to 57,000 CPH | Measured under standardized IPC test conditions intended to support comparison between different machine platforms. |
| SIPLACE benchmark value | Up to 66,000 CPH | Measured under defined SIPLACE machine-acceptance and benchmark conditions. |
| Theoretical maximum | Up to 81,500 CPH | Calculated under the most favorable component, feeder, travel and operating conditions. |
| Actual production output | Application-dependent | Determined by the real BOM, PCB program, feeder layout, machine condition and line balance. |
When calculating required production capacity, use the actual board cycle time instead of dividing the number of placements by the theoretical CPH value.
Each D4 gantry normally carries a C&P12 head with twelve nozzle positions arranged around a rotating placement star. The head collects a group of components from the stationary feeder table before moving to the PCB.
While the head travels toward the board, the digital component camera checks each collected component. The system can measure pickup offset, verify component presence, correct rotation and reject components that do not satisfy the programmed recognition criteria.
The head then places the components onto the stationary PCB according to the programmed coordinates.
Multiple components are collected during one operating cycle
Pickup position can be corrected before placement
Component rotation can be verified and adjusted
Missing or incorrectly picked components can be detected
Vacuum and force sensors support process monitoring
Shorter travel paths support higher machine output
The stationary PCB reduces the risk of components shifting after placement
Because the D4 depends on four placement heads working together, the condition of every head affects total machine performance. A machine may continue running even when one head has excessive sleeve wear, vacuum leakage or unstable camera recognition, but its production efficiency and placement quality may be significantly reduced.
The C&P12 head is designed mainly for small and medium standard components. Depending on the installed camera, nozzle and software configuration, the machine can process components from small chip packages up to approximately 18.7 × 18.7 mm.
Typical component types include:
Chip resistors
Multilayer ceramic capacitors
Small diodes
SOT transistors
Resistor and capacitor arrays
Small-outline integrated circuits
Selected CSP and BGA packages
Small QFP and PLCC devices
LED components
Other standard tape-fed SMD packages
The D4 is not normally selected as the only placement machine when a PCB contains large connectors, tall components, heavy devices or complex odd-shaped parts. These components are generally assigned to a flexible placement machine equipped with a C&P6, Pick & Place or special-purpose head.
Some D4 and later D4i configurations are promoted with 01005 placement capability. However, the model name alone does not prove that a particular used machine can reliably process 01005 components.
A complete 01005 process may require:
Compatible 12-nozzle Collect & Place heads
High-resolution digital component cameras
Special low-force placement sleeves
Type 905 or other application-specific nozzles
Compatible high-precision S feeder modules
Correct station-software version
Compatible SIPLACE Pro programming software
Calibrated placement heads and feeder pickup positions
Controlled component packaging and tape-pocket quality
Stable factory temperature, humidity and cleanliness
For an original D4 without a verified 01005 package, approximately 0.6 × 0.3 mm components should be treated as a safer baseline. A sample pickup and placement test should be completed before promising stable 01005 production.
The SIPLACE D4 can be equipped with four removable component changeover tables. Each table provides up to twelve feeder-module locations, with each location approximately 30 mm wide.
When all four tables are fitted with 3 × 8 mm S feeder modules, the machine can provide up to 144 individual 8 mm tape tracks.
The actual number of physical feeders will be lower when wider component tapes are required. Feeders for 12 mm, 16 mm, 24 mm, 32 mm or wider tapes occupy additional track positions.
Number of component changeover tables included
Number of 3 × 8 mm S feeder modules
Number of wider tape feeders
Feeder model and software compatibility
Feeder calibration and pickup condition
Table communication-unit condition
Table wheels, docking pins and locking mechanisms
Reel holders and second-level reel holders
Tape cutters and waste containers
Spare feeder requirements
Feeders and changeover tables should not be assumed to be included with every used-machine quotation. The commercial offer should identify the machine, tables, feeders, nozzles and spare parts separately.
The SIPLACE D4 may be equipped with a single conveyor or a flexible dual conveyor. The installed conveyor affects PCB width, production mode and compatibility with the surrounding SMT equipment.
A standard single-conveyor configuration commonly supports PCBs from approximately 50 × 50 mm to 368 × 460 mm.
Available options can extend the capacity to:
Approximately 368 × 508 mm with the wide-board configuration
Approximately 610 × 460 mm with the long-board option
Approximately 610 × 508 mm with long- and wide-board options combined
A standard flexible dual conveyor commonly supports boards from approximately 50 × 50 mm to 368 × 216 mm on each lane.
Depending on the installed options, the dual conveyor may support:
Boards up to approximately 368 × 242 mm per lane
Long boards up to approximately 610 × 216 mm per lane
Long and wider boards up to approximately 610 × 242 mm per lane
Operation as one wider conveyor for boards up to approximately 368 × 380 mm
The flexible dual conveyor may run synchronously or asynchronously, depending on the machine configuration and software. This can help reduce non-productive conveyor waiting time and support different PCB products on the two lanes.
Minimum and maximum PCB length
Minimum and maximum PCB width
PCB thickness
Maximum panel weight
Single-lane or dual-lane production requirement
Same or different product on each lane
Required conveyor direction
Fixed conveyor-rail position
Production-line height
Board-edge clearance
Long-board or wide-board requirement
SMEMA or Siemens communication requirement
The SIPLACE digital vision system identifies components according to their programmed shape and optical characteristics. Multiple illumination settings help the camera recognize different component surfaces, leads and package outlines.
The placement process may also use several monitoring functions:
Component sensor: Checks whether a component is present at the nozzle before and after pickup and placement.
Vacuum sensor: Monitors whether the component has been collected and released correctly.
Force sensor: Monitors the programmed placement force and can compensate for height differences.
PCB camera: Recognizes PCB fiducials and calculates board-position correction.
Vision inspection: Checks component position, rotation and package shape before placement.
Barcode verification: Helps prevent incorrect feeder setups when the required option is installed.
When inspecting a used machine, these functions should be tested under operating conditions rather than evaluated only through external photographs.
The machine may be described in equipment listings as:
Siemens SIPLACE D4
Siemens Dematic SIPLACE D4
ASM SIPLACE D4
SIPLACE D4i
D4 SMT chip mounter
D4 pick and place machine
Many D Series machines were manufactured during the Siemens or Siemens Dematic period. Later documentation and replacement-part listings may use ASM branding.
The brand wording used by the seller does not confirm the exact machine generation. Before ordering, verify:
Complete model on the machine nameplate
D4 or D4i designation
Machine serial number
Manufacturing year
Station-software release
SIPLACE Pro version
Installed component cameras
01005 or 0201 package configuration
Conveyor and feeder-table configuration
| Comparison | SIPLACE D2 | SIPLACE D4 | SIPLACE D4i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gantry count | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Primary role | Balanced speed and flexibility | High-speed chip placement | Later high-speed D Series configuration |
| Typical head configuration | C&P12 and/or C&P6 | 4 × C&P12 | 4 × C&P12 |
| Feeder capacity | Up to approximately 90 × 8 mm tracks | Up to approximately 144 × 8 mm tracks | Up to approximately 144 × 8 mm tracks |
| Component focus | Small and medium components with greater head flexibility | High-volume standard component placement | High-volume placement with later software and option packages |
| Model verification | Check installed head combination | Check exact D4 configuration | Check software, camera and 01005 package |
The D2 can provide greater head-configuration flexibility, while the D4 prioritizes maximum D Series chip-placement capacity. D4 and D4i listings must be checked carefully because sellers may use the names interchangeably.
The D4 is commonly installed as the high-speed placement section of a complete SMT production line. It processes the majority of small tape-fed components before a flexible mounter completes the larger and more complex packages.
A typical line may include:
PCB loader
Solder paste printer
Solder paste inspection system
SIPLACE D4 high-speed chip mounter
SIPLACE D1, D2, F5 HM or another flexible placement machine
Reflow oven
Automatic optical inspection system
PCB unloader
The total output of the production line is determined by its slowest process. Installing a D4 will not automatically increase line output when the printer, flexible mounter, conveyor, reflow oven or inspection system remains the main bottleneck.
Before adding a D4 to an existing line, confirm:
PCB transport direction
Conveyor height
SMEMA or Siemens communication interface
Feeder and component-table compatibility
SIPLACE Pro and line-computer compatibility
Electrical voltage and frequency
Compressed-air capacity
Available line length and service clearance
Operator access on both sides of the machine
A used D4 should be evaluated as a complete high-speed placement system. A machine that powers on is not necessarily ready for stable volume production.
Complete model designation
D4 or D4i confirmation
Machine serial number
Manufacturing year
Total operating hours
Total placement counter
Original and current configuration
Station-software version
SIPLACE Pro version
Movement of all four gantries
X- and Y-axis noise
Vibration during acceleration and deceleration
Machine homing and reference operation
Motor and encoder condition
Axis-drive alarm history
Trailing cables and cooling-air hoses
Linear guide and lubrication condition
Gantry calibration and alignment
Condition of all four C&P12 heads
Head identification labels
Individual head placement counters
Nozzle-sleeve wear
Placement-star rotation
Z-axis movement
Vacuum pressure and leakage
Component-sensor operation
Force-sensor operation
Nozzle changer operation
Pickup and placement repeatability
Component camera type on every gantry
High-resolution camera availability
PCB camera image quality
Lighting-level operation
Component-shape recognition
Fiducial recognition
Pickup-position correction
Camera calibration status
Vision dump and rejection functions
Single or flexible dual conveyor
Automatic width adjustment
Conveyor belts and pulleys
PCB entrance and exit sensors
Board clamping and support
Long-board operation where required
Wide-board operation where required
Synchronous and asynchronous dual-lane operation
Communication with surrounding equipment
Number of component changeover tables
Number and type of included feeders
Feeder pickup and indexing performance
Table communication units
Table docking and locking condition
Reel-holder condition
Tape-cutter operation
Waste-container condition
Splice-detection option where required
High-resolution component cameras
Required nozzles and sleeves
Compatible feeder modules
Station-software version
SIPLACE Pro compatibility
01005 package license or configuration records
Sample 01005 pickup and placement test
Station computers and monitors
Machine-software backup
Programming and product files
Nozzle magazines and nozzles
Component changeover tables
Feeders and reel holders
Transformer or conversion kit
Operating and maintenance manuals
Service tools
Included spare parts
A complete inspection video should show startup, homing, movement of all four gantries, rotation of all four placement heads, feeder pickup, component recognition, nozzle changing, PCB transport and an actual sample placement program.
The D4 is a high-speed mechanical and electronic system. Long-term production reliability depends on preventive maintenance and the availability of compatible replacement parts.
Important maintenance areas include:
C&P12 placement-head segments
Nozzle sleeves and nozzle holders
Nozzles and nozzle magazines
Placement-star brakes and turning stations
Vacuum generators and filters
Component sensors and force sensors
Component cameras and lighting units
PCB camera and fiducial lighting
X/Y motors and encoders
Axis drives and control boards
Trailing cables and cooling-air hoses
Compressed-air filters
Cooling fans and machine filters
Conveyor belts, pulleys and sensors
Component-table docking connectors
Feeder modules and tape cutters
Station computers and storage devices
Preventive maintenance should include head cleaning, nozzle inspection, vacuum testing, camera calibration, feeder calibration, conveyor adjustment, axis inspection, filter replacement and verification of current software backups.
A used SIPLACE D4 may be suitable for manufacturers that already operate legacy SIPLACE equipment and require additional high-speed chip-placement capacity.
The machine may be a practical option when:
The PCB contains a large number of small tape-fed components
The factory already owns compatible SIPLACE S feeders
Existing technicians understand D Series equipment
Replacement heads and spare parts are available
The existing production software supports the machine
A damaged D4 must be replaced without redesigning the complete line
The production line requires more small-component capacity
A lower equipment investment is preferred over a new platform
A newer placement platform may be more suitable when the project requires modern MES connectivity, newer feeder technology, very small components without legacy upgrade work, lower energy consumption or long-term original-manufacturer lifecycle support.
Provide the following information so that the available machine can be matched to your production requirement:
Required D4 or D4i model
Preferred machine condition
Required manufacturing year
Minimum component package
Maximum component package
Need for 01005 production
PCB dimensions and thickness
Single- or dual-conveyor requirement
Target production output
Required feeder quantities
Required feeder tape widths
Need for component changeover tables
Existing SIPLACE machine models
Existing feeder models
Factory voltage and frequency
Available compressed-air supply
Destination country
Required delivery schedule
Customers who are not certain whether the D4 can achieve the required cycle time may send a PCB BOM, placement file, component list, PCB dimensions and target output for preliminary production matching.
The SIPLACE D4 is a four-gantry high-speed SMT chip mounter used primarily for volume placement of resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, small ICs and other tape-fed SMD components.
A typical D4 high-speed configuration has four gantries and four 12-nozzle Collect & Place heads, providing 48 nozzle positions across the complete machine.
Published later D4/D4i values include up to approximately 57,000 CPH under IPC conditions, 66,000 CPH under SIPLACE benchmark conditions and 81,500 CPH as a theoretical maximum. Actual output depends on the PCB program and machine configuration.
Selected D4 and D4i configurations can process 01005 components, but the machine requires the appropriate high-resolution camera, nozzles, sleeves, feeder modules and software. The capability must be tested on the actual machine.
The typical C&P12 component range extends up to approximately 18.7 × 18.7 mm with a maximum component height of around 6 mm. The smallest supported component depends on the installed package.
The D4 can provide up to 144 individual 8 mm tracks when equipped with four changeover tables and 3 × 8 mm S feeder modules. Wider tape feeders reduce the total installed feeder quantity.
Yes. Machines may be equipped with a flexible dual conveyor that supports synchronous, asynchronous or wider single-conveyor operation. The installed conveyor must be confirmed on the actual machine.
The D2 is a two-gantry platform that may use different C&P head combinations, while the D4 is normally a four-gantry, four-C&P12 high-speed chip mounter with higher feeder capacity and placement output.
The D4i is a later D Series generation associated with updated software, vision and option packages. Because used-equipment listings often mix the names, the model plate and installed configuration should always be checked.
Not automatically. Feeders, component changeover tables, nozzles, reel holders and spare parts may be included or quoted separately. Every included item should be listed in the quotation.
Test all four gantries, all four placement heads, component cameras, PCB camera, vacuum and force sensors, nozzle changers, conveyor, feeder tables, feeders, station computers and required software functions. A sample placement test is strongly recommended.
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