Tape Guide Management System

Abstract

To provide a tape guide management system that can individually manage a tape guide.SOLUTION: A tape guide management system manages a tape guide that is attached to a tape feeder that sends a carrier tape containing parts, and allows the parts to be exposed from the carrier tape. The tape guide management system includes: a tag that is provided for each tape guide and indicates individual identification information; a tag reader that reads the individual identification information from the tag; a management device that manages the tape guide on the basis of tape guide management information corresponding to the individual identification information read by the tag reader; and a storage unit provided in the management device and storing the individual identification information and management information in association with each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a tape guide management system. [Background technology]

[0002] A system for acquiring an identification code attached to a tape guide is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The tape guide is attached to a tape feeder that feeds a carrier tape containing components. The tape guide has a component exposing portion that exposes the components from the carrier tape fed by the tape feeder. The component exposing portion is, for example, a cutter member that peels off the cover tape of the carrier tape from the base tape at its tip.

[0003] A plurality of types of tape guides are provided according to the type of carrier tape and the type of components. That is, the component exposed portion is formed in a shape corresponding to the type of carrier tape and the type of components. The identification code attached to the tape guide is set according to the type of the tape guide. This identification code is, for example, a two-row code, and corresponds to three types: "white-white", "white-black", and "black-white".

[0004] In the above system, when an identification code is read, the identification code is compared with the serial ID of the tape feeder, and if they do not match, a warning is issued to the operator that the tape guide attached to the tape feeder does not correspond to the carrier tape fed by the tape feeder, and the operator is prompted to replace the tape guide. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2013 / 157107 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Incidentally, the tape guide is a consumable item that is susceptible to deformation due to contact with the carrier tape, since the component exposing portion of the tape guide comes into contact with the carrier tape to expose the components from the carrier tape. Therefore, if the tape guide is used for a long period of time or the tape is peeled off frequently, the component exposing process of the tape guide may be affected due to the deformation of the shape of the component exposing portion over time. However, in the above system, the tape guide is simply matched with the tape feeder according to the type of tape guide, and the tape guide is not managed individually.

[0007] An object of the present specification is to provide a tape guide management system capable of managing tape guides individually. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] This specification discloses a tape guide management system that is attached to a tape feeder that feeds a carrier tape containing components and manages tape guides that are capable of exposing the components from the carrier tape, the system comprising: a tag provided for each tape guide that indicates individual identification information; a tag reader that reads the individual identification information from the tag; a memory unit that associates and stores the individual identification information with management information of the tape guide; and a management device that manages the tape guide based on the management information that corresponds to the individual identification information read by the tag reader. This specification also discloses a tape guide management system that manages tape guides that are attached to a tape feeder that feeds a carrier tape containing components and are capable of exposing the components from the carrier tape, the system comprising: a tag provided for each tape guide that indicates individual identification information; a tag reader that reads the individual identification information from the tag; a management device that manages the tape guide based on management information of the tape guide that corresponds to the individual identification information read by the tag reader; and a memory unit provided in the management device that stores the individual identification information and the management information in association with each other.

[0009] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to manage the individual use of each tape guide attached to a tape feeder. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a tape guide management system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a top view of the carrier tape. [Figure 4] 4 is a cross-sectional view of the carrier tape taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 3. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a side view of the tape feeder to be mounted on the component mounting machine. [Figure 6] 1 is a perspective view of a tape guide attached to a tape feeder. FIG. [Figure 7] 11 is a diagram showing an example of a relationship between individual identification information and management information of a tape guide stored in a storage unit. FIG. [Figure 8] 13 is a flowchart of an example of a control routine executed for verification using individual identification information of a tape guide. [Figure 9] 13 is a flowchart of an example of a control routine executed to update a usage history using individual identification information of a tape guide. [Figure 10]11 is a flowchart of an example of a control routine executed for guiding inspection or replacement using individual identification information of a tape guide. [Figure 11] 13 is a flowchart of an example of a control routine executed to enforce usage restrictions using individual identification information of a tape guide. [Figure 12] 13 is a flowchart of an example of a control routine executed to provide guidance on the degree of matching between the type of tape guide and the type of carrier tape or the type of tape feeder using individual identification information of the tape guide. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram of a tape guide management system according to one modified embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] 1. Outline of the Tape Guide Management System The tape guide management system 1 of this embodiment is a system that manages tape guides that are attached to a tape feeder that feeds a carrier tape containing components. As shown in Fig. 1, the tape guide management system 1 includes a component mounting machine 10, a tag reader 20, and a host computer 30. The component mounting machine 10 and the host computer 30 are connected to each other for communication. The tag reader 20 and the host computer 30 are also connected to each other for communication.

[0012] 2. Overview of component placement machine The component mounting machine 10 is a device that mounts components on a board. As shown in Fig. 2, the component mounting machine 10 includes a board transport unit 11, a component supply unit 12, a component transfer unit 13, a reel holding unit 14, and a control unit 15. Hereinafter, the horizontal transport direction in which the components are sent (the up-down direction in Fig. 2) is defined as the X-axis direction, the horizontal transport direction in which the board is transported that is perpendicular to the X-axis direction (the left-right direction in Fig. 2) is defined as the Y-axis direction, and the direction perpendicular to the X-axis and Y-axis directions (the front-to-back direction of the paper in Fig. 2) is defined as the Z-axis direction.

[0013] The board transport unit 11 is a belt conveyor or the like that sequentially transports the board 2 in the Y-axis direction. The component supply unit 12 supplies components 3, such as electronic components, to be mounted on the board 2 to a component transfer position Ps, which will be described later. The component supply unit 12 has a tape feeder 50, which will be described later in detail, and a plurality of slots 12a to which the tape feeder 50 is detachably mounted. The slots 12a are arranged side by side in the Y-axis direction. A slot number is set to each of the slots 12a to identify each of the slots 12a. The component supply unit 12 uses the tape feeder 50 to feed and move the carrier tape 80 wound around the reel 90 in the X-axis direction, and transports the components 3 accommodated in the carrier tape 80 to the component transfer position Ps located at the tip side of the tape feeder 50.

[0014] The component transfer unit 13 has a mounting head 13a to which a suction nozzle (not shown) is detachably attached. The mounting head 13a is movable in the X-axis and Y-axis directions and can move up and down in the Z-axis direction. The component 3 is suctioned to the suction nozzle using negative pressure or the like. The mounting head 13a uses the suction nozzle to suction the component 3 supplied to the component transfer position Ps, and then moves the component 3 to the board 2 that has been positioned at a predetermined mounting position by the board transport unit 11, releases the suction of the component by the suction nozzle, and attaches the component 3 to the board 2.

[0015] The reel holding unit 14 is a portion that replaceably holds a reel 90 around which the carrier tape 80 is wound. The reel holding unit 14 may be capable of arranging two reels 90 side by side in the X-axis direction, which is the feed direction of the carrier tape 80.

[0016] The control unit 15 is a part that controls the operations of the component mounting machine 10 (specifically, the board transport unit 11, the component supply unit 12, and the component transfer unit 13). The control unit 15 has a CPU and a memory, and executes various control processes according to a predetermined program.

[0017] 3. Carrier tape and reel configuration The carrier tape 80 is a tape that houses the components 3. A plurality of types of carrier tapes 80 are prepared corresponding to the sizes and shapes of the components 3. As shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, the carrier tape 80 is composed of a base tape 81, a cover tape 82, and a bottom tape 83.

[0018] The base tape 81 is a tape that serves as the base of the carrier tape 80. The base tape 81 is provided with a component accommodating section 81a and a feed hole 81b. The component accommodating section 81a is a section that forms a space for accommodating the component 3. The component accommodating section 81a is provided in the center of the base tape 81 in the tape width direction. The component accommodating sections 81a are provided at a predetermined pitch interval in the tape longitudinal direction. The feed hole 81b is a through hole for feeding the carrier tape 80 in the X-axis direction. The feed hole 81b is provided at an end of the base tape in the tape width direction. The feed hole 81b is provided at a predetermined pitch interval in the tape longitudinal direction.

[0019] The cover tape 82 is a tape that closes the opening of the component accommodating portion 81a of the base tape 81. The cover tape 82 is adhered to the upper surface of both ends of the base tape 81 in the tape width direction with an adhesive. The bottom tape 83 is a tape that prevents the components 3 accommodated in the component accommodating portion 81a from falling out. The bottom tape 83 is adhered to the lower surface of the base tape 81 with an adhesive.

[0020] The reel 90 is a disk-shaped member around which the carrier tape 80 is wound. A plurality of types of reels 90 may be prepared corresponding to the size and shape of the carrier tape 80. The reel 90 is replaceably and rotatably held by the reel holding portion 14. The reel 90 is rotatably held by the reel holding portion 14. When the tape feeder 50 is attached to the slot 12a, it is capable of pulling out the carrier tape 80 from the reel 90 held by the reel holding portion 14.

[0021] 4. Tape feeder configuration The tape feeder 50 is a device that feeds the components 3 to the component transfer position Ps by feeding the carrier tape 80 in the X-axis direction. A number of types of tape feeders 50 are prepared corresponding to the size and shape of the carrier tape 80. The tape feeder 50 is attached to the slot 12a of the component supply unit 12. The tape feeder 50 is an auto-loading feeder that can feed the carrier tape 80, whose tape end is inserted into the insertion portion, to the component transfer position Ps by the feeding portion.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 5, tape feeder 50 has a feeder body 51, a first feed section 52, a second feed section 53, a tape pressing section 54, a tape guide 60, and a control section 55.

[0023] The feeder body 51 is formed in a flat box shape. The feeder body 51 has an insertion section 51a and a transport path 51b. The insertion section 51a is a portion into which the tape end of the carrier tape 80 to be transported is inserted. The transport path 51b is a rail that supports, from below, the carrier tape 80 whose tape end has been inserted into the insertion section 51a. The carrier tape 80 whose tape end has been inserted into the insertion section 51a is pressed against the upper surface of the transport path 51b by the tape pressing section 54.

[0024] First feed unit 52 is a section that feeds carrier tape 80, the tape end of which has been inserted into insertion unit 51a, in the X-axis direction along transport path 51b to the vicinity of component transfer position Ps. First feed unit 52 has a pair of sprockets 52a, 52b and a motor 52c.

[0025] Each of the sprockets 52a and 52b is a rotating member having teeth that engage with the feed holes 81b of the carrier tape 80. Each of the sprockets 52a and 52b is rotatably supported by the feeder body 51. The pair of sprockets 52a and 52b are arranged to be spaced apart in the Y-axis direction, which is the tape transport direction. Each of the sprockets 52a and 52b is arranged below the transport path 51b so that its teeth slightly protrude upward from the upper surface of the transport path 51b.

[0026] The motor 52c is a stepping motor that rotates the sprockets 52a and 52b. The motor 52c is connected to each of the sprockets 52a and 52b via a reducer. The motor 52c rotates the sprockets 52a and 52b by the pitch interval of the component storage section 81a of the carrier tape 80 to feed the carrier tape 80 in the X-axis direction. When the motor 52c is driven in a state where the teeth of the sprockets 52a and 52b are engaged with the feed holes 81b of the carrier tape 80 whose tape end is inserted into the insertion section 51a, the carrier tape 80 is fed in the X-axis direction to the vicinity of the component transfer position Ps.

[0027] The second feed section 53 is a section that further feeds the carrier tape 80, which has been fed to the vicinity of the component transfer position Ps, in the X-axis direction while restricting upward and tape widthwise movement by the tape guide 60, and pulls it into the component transfer position Ps. The second feed section 53 has a pair of sprockets 53a, 53b and a motor 53c.

[0028] Each of sprockets 53a, 53b has teeth that engage with feed holes 81b of carrier tape 80. Each of sprockets 53a, 53b is rotatably supported by feeder body 51. The pair of sprockets 53a, 53b are arranged to be spaced apart in the Y-axis direction, which is the tape transport direction. Each of sprockets 53a, 53b is arranged below the transport surface of tape guide 60 so that its teeth slightly protrude upward from the transport surface.

[0029] The motor 53c is a stepping motor that rotates the sprockets 53a and 53b. The motor 53c is connected to each of the sprockets 53a and 53b via a reducer. The motor 53c rotates the sprockets 53a and 53b by the pitch interval of the component storage portion 81a of the carrier tape 80 to feed the carrier tape 80 in the X-axis direction. When the motor 53c is driven in a state where the teeth of the sprockets 53a and 53b are engaged with the feed holes 81b of the carrier tape 80 whose tape end has reached the vicinity of the component transfer position Ps, the carrier tape 80 is drawn in the X-axis direction to the component transfer position Ps.

[0030] 5. Tape guide configuration The tape guide 60 is a member that guides the carrier tape 80 transported on the transport path 51b while supplying the components 3 in the carrier tape 80 to the component transfer position Ps. The tape guide 60 is attached to the tape feeder 50 and is detachable from the tape feeder 50. Multiple types of tape guides 60 are prepared corresponding to the size, shape, etc. of the carrier tape 80.

[0031] The tape guide 60 is disposed downstream in the X-axis direction of the transport path 51b. The tape guide 60 can hold down the top surface of the carrier tape 80 and can expose the components 3 from the component accommodating portions 81a of the base tape 81 of the carrier tape 80. The tape guide 60 is biased downward against the feeder body 51 and pressed down, so that even if the thickness of the carrier tape 80 changes, the tape guide 60 can hold down the top surface of the carrier tape 80, preventing the carrier tape 80 from floating up and ensuring the engagement of the sprockets 53a, 53b with the feed holes 81b.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 6, the tape guide 60 has a guide portion 61. The guide portion 61 is a portion that guides the carrier tape 80. The guide portion 61 extends along the X-axis direction and is formed with a U-shaped cross section. The guide portion 61 has an upper wall portion 62 and a pair of side wall portions 63. The upper wall portion 62 has a function of restricting the upward movement of the carrier tape 80 to prevent the carrier tape 80 from floating up. In addition, each of the pair of side wall portions 63 has a function of restricting the movement of the carrier tape 80 in the tape width direction.

[0033] The tape guide 60 has a component exposing portion 64. The component exposing portion 64 is a portion that exposes the components 3 in the component accommodating portion 81a of the base tape 81. The component exposing portion 64 exposes the components 3 by peeling off the cover tape 82 from the base tape 81 of the carrier tape 80 immediately before the component transfer position Ps.

[0034] The component exposing portion 64 has a tongue portion 64a and a blade portion 64b. The tongue portion 64a is a portion that is inserted between the base tape 81 and the cover tape 82 during transportation of the carrier tape 80. The blade portion 64b is a portion that is inserted into the adhesion portion between the base tape 81 and the cover tape 82, and partially peels the cover tape 82 from the base tape 81.

[0035] An opening 62a is provided in the upper wall 62 of the guide section 61 of the tape guide 60. The opening 62a is formed by cutting out a part of the upper wall 62. The tongue section 64a is arranged so as to be exposed to the outside through the opening 62a. The tongue section 64a is formed so as to extend along the X-axis direction. The tongue section 64a is formed in a plate shape and arranged so that the plate surface is horizontal. The tongue section 64a is fixed to the guide section 61 by welding or the like at the downstream end in the X-axis direction. The tongue section 64a is arranged with its tip facing the upstream side in the X-axis direction.

[0036] The tongue portion 64a has a predetermined width in the tape width direction of the carrier tape 80. This predetermined width is set to be smaller than the tape width of the carrier tape 80. The tongue portion 64a is arranged so as to be biased toward one of the tape width direction end sides (specifically, the side opposite to the side where the feed holes 86 are provided) of both ends in the tape width direction where the cover tape 82 is adhered to the base tape 81 in the width direction of the carrier tape 80. The tongue portion 64a is formed so that its tip portion is mountain-shaped and biased toward one of the tape width direction ends. The tongue portion 64a is arranged so that its tip portion is located directly above the component accommodating portion 81a of the base tape 81.

[0037] The blade portion 64b is provided at a location of the tip of the tongue portion 64a that is biased in the tape width direction. The blade portion 64b is provided corresponding to one of the tape width direction end sides (specifically, the side opposite to the side where the feed holes 81b are provided) of both ends in the tape width direction where the cover tape 82 is adhered to the base tape 81 of the carrier tape 80. The blade portion 64b is inserted between the base tape 81 and the cover tape 82 at one of the tape width direction ends of the carrier tape 80, and partially peels the cover tape 82 from the base tape 81 to expose the components 3 in the component storage portions 81a of the base tape 81 at the component transfer position Ps.

[0038] The tape guide 60 also includes a folded portion 65. The folded portion 65 is a portion where, after one end of the cover tape 82 in the tape width direction is peeled off from the base tape 81, one end of the cover tape 82 in the tape width direction on the peeled side is raised and folded back. The folded portion 65 is disposed downstream in the tape transport direction X from the tongue portion 64a, and upstream in the X-axis direction from the component transfer position Ps. The folded portion 65 is formed in a plate shape, and is formed so that its width increases from the upstream side in the X-axis direction to the downstream side in the X-axis direction. The folded portion 65 is formed and disposed so as to block a part of the opening 62a.

[0039] Control unit 55 is a part that controls the operation of tape feeder 50. Specifically, control unit 55 controls the driving of motors 52c, 53c based on the detection results (specifically, the presence or absence of carrier tape 80) of sensors and the like arranged at various locations on feeder body 51 of tape feeder 50. Control unit 55 has a CPU and memory, and executes various processes according to predetermined programs.

[0040] A reel tag 90a indicating individual identification information for identifying the reel 90 is attached to the reel 90. The reel tag 90a is attached to the reel 90 in a state where it is printed on a sticker. The reel tag 90a is, for example, given when a code of a component 3 contained in the carrier tape 80 wound around the reel 90 (for example, the code may be a model number of the component set by a manufacturer or the like. Hereinafter, the code will be referred to as a component code) is associated with the reel 90 and registered. The individual identification information indicated by the reel tag 90a is, for example, a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code such as a barcode. This individual identification information is information about each reel 90, and includes, for example, information about the type of the reel 90, which is distinguished by the size or width of the reel 90, a serial number, and a manufacturer.

[0041] Further, a feeder tag 50a indicating individual identification information for identifying the tape feeder 50 is attached to the tape feeder 50. The feeder tag 50a is printed on a sticker and attached to the tape feeder 50. The individual identification information indicated by the feeder tag 50a is, for example, a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code such as a barcode. This individual identification information is information about each tape feeder 50, and includes, for example, the type distinguished by the size or width of the tape feeder 50, the serial number, the manufacturer, and the like.

[0042] Furthermore, a tape guide tag 60a indicating individual identification information for identifying the tape feeder 50 is attached to the tape guide 60. The tape guide tag 60a is printed on a sticker and affixed to the tape guide 60. The individual identification information indicated by the tape guide tag 60a is, for example, a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code such as a barcode. This individual identification information is information about each tape guide 60, and includes, for example, the type distinguished by the size or tape width of the tape guide 60, a serial number, a manufacturer, and the like.

[0043] 6. Tag reader configuration Tag reader 20 is a device that reads individual identification information from each of tags 50a, 60a, 90a described above. In particular, tag reader 20 is capable of reading individual identification information from tape guide tag 60a. Tag reader 20 is installed in a factory or the like where work is performed to attach and detach tape guide 60 to and from tape feeder 50. Tag reader 20 is a handy type reader that can be carried by an operator, or a reader that is attached to feeder body 51 of tape feeder 50 or provided in a management warehouse that stores tape guide 60.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 1, the tag reader 20 includes a tag reading unit 21, a control unit 22, a display unit 23, and a communication unit 24.

[0045] The tag reader 21 is a part that reads codes such as bar codes and two-dimensional codes indicating individual identification information from the tags 50a, 60a, and 90a. The tag reader 21 is connected to the control unit 22. The codes read by the tag reader 21 are supplied to the control unit 22.

[0046] The control unit 22 is a part that executes various controls based on the code supplied from the tag reading unit 21. The control unit 22 has a CPU and a memory, and executes various processes according to a predetermined program. The control unit 22 is connected to the communication unit 24. The communication unit 24 is a part that can communicate with the host computer 30, for example, via a wireless LAN or a wired LAN. When a code is supplied from the tag reading unit 21, the control unit 22 detects that the code has been read, and transmits the read code to the host computer 30 via the communication unit 24.

[0047] The control unit 22 transmits the codes read particularly during the verify operation from the communication unit 24. The verify operation is an operation for checking whether the tape feeder 50, the tape guide 60, and the reel 90 are prepared in a correct corresponding relationship within the component mounting machine 10, for example, by reading the codes of the feeder tag 50a, the tape guide tag 60a, and the reel tag 90a consecutively or individually.

[0048] The verification work is performed, for example, when the tape guide 60 is attached to the tape feeder 50 and a reel 90 for winding the carrier tape 80 is set on the tape feeder, specifically, when the tape feeder 50 with the tape guide 60 attached is attached to the slot 12a of the component mounting machine 10 and the reel 90 for winding the carrier tape 80 is held by the reel holding portion 14 of the component mounting machine 10.

[0049] The display unit 23 is a display device that can be visually recognized by an operator. The display unit 23 is connected to the control unit 22. The display unit 23 performs various screen displays in accordance with instructions from the control unit 22.

[0050] 7. Host Computer Configuration The host computer 30 is a management device capable of controlling the component mounting machine 10 that is the object of management, and also capable of managing mounting members such as the tape guide 60 (specifically, the tape feeder 50, the tape guide 60, and the reel 90) that are mounted on the component mounting machine 10. The host computer 30 has a CPU, a memory, and a control circuit, and executes various processes according to a predetermined program.

[0051] 1, the host computer 30 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, a communication unit 33, and a display unit 34. The control unit 31 includes an update unit 31a, a usage control unit 31b, a first guidance control unit 31c, a readout unit 31d, a usage restriction unit 31e, a success / failure counting unit 31f, and a second guidance control unit 31g.

[0052] The memory unit 32 stores, for example, a control program for controlling the component mounting machine 10, job data D1 for producing the board 2, and management data D2 for managing the component mounting machine 10, the tape feeder 50, the tape guide 60, and the like. The control unit 31 reads and executes the control program from the memory unit 32 to control the component mounting machine 10 and in particular to manage the tape guide 60. The communication unit 33 is a part capable of communicating with the communication unit 24 of the tag reader 20. The display unit 34 is a display device that can be visually recognized by an operator. The display unit 34 displays various screens according to instructions from the control unit 31.

[0053] The job data D1 is data that defines, for example, a production plan such as the positions and order of the slots 12a in which the components 3 to be mounted on the board 2 by the component mounting machine 10 are located, and the production number of boards 2. The host computer 30 transmits the job data D1 to the component mounting machine 10. The component mounting machine 10 sequentially mounts the multiple components 3 on the board 2 in accordance with the job data D1 from the host computer 30.

[0054] Furthermore, the component mounting machine 10 can obtain component information such as the component codes of the components 3 that can be supplied, the maximum number of components 3 that can be supplied, and the number of components 3 that have been supplied (used) from the tape feeder 50 mounted in the slot 12a, and can transmit the component information to the host computer 30 in association with the slot number of the slot 12a and the individual identification information of the tape feeder 50 or the reel 90. Upon receiving the component information from the component mounting machine 10, the host computer 30 stores the component information in the memory unit 32 in association with the individual identification information of the tape feeder 50 or the reel 90.

[0055] Furthermore, when the component mounting machine 10 has performed an exposure process of the components 3 at the component exposing portion 64 of the tape guide 60, the component mounting machine 10 can obtain, from the tape feeder 50 mounted in the slot 12a, information indicating that the component exposing process has been performed and whether the component exposing process has been successful or unsuccessful, and can transmit the information to the host computer 30 in association with individual identification information of the tape feeder 50 or the tape guide 60. Upon receiving the information from the component mounting machine 10, the host computer 30 causes the update unit 31a of the control unit 31 to perform an update process of the information stored in the memory unit 32 based on the information, as will be described in detail later.

[0056] Host computer 30 can calculate the time when a component shortage will occur in tape feeder 50 installed in slot 12a or in reel 90 held in reel holding unit 14. For example, host computer 30 calculates the above-mentioned time when a component shortage will occur based on the remaining number of components 3, the number of components 3 used per board 2 to be produced, the production speed of boards 2, the reduction rate of components 3, etc.

[0057] Furthermore, the management data D2 includes, for example, data indicating whether or not a tape feeder 50 is attached to the slot 12a of the component mounting machine 10, data indicating whether or not a reel 90 is disposed in the reel holding unit 14, etc. Furthermore, the management data D2 may include data indicating a component type compatible with each mounting component of the component mounting machine 10. For example, the management data D2 may include data indicating, for each tape feeder 50, a type of tape guide 60 that can be attached to that tape feeder 50 and a type of reel 90 that can be compatible with that tape feeder 50.

[0058] The host computer 30 associates the slot number of the component mounting machine 10, the individual identification information of the tape feeder 50 mounted in the slot 12a of the component mounting machine 10, the individual identification information of the tape guide 60 mounted on that tape feeder 50, the individual identification information of the reel 90 held in the reel holding section 14 corresponding to that tape feeder 50, and component information including the component code of the component 3 contained in the carrier tape 80 wound on that reel 90, and stores these in the memory section 32 as management data D2.

[0059] When the control unit 31 of the host computer 30 receives the code supplied from the tag reader 20 via the communication unit 33, it checks whether each mounting component (specifically, the tape feeder 50, the tape guide 60, and the reel 90) of the component mounting machine 10 is properly mounted using the individual identification information indicated by the received code. Then, the control unit 31 notifies the tag reader 20 of the checking result of the mounting components whose individual identification information has been read by the tag reader 20.

[0060] When the control unit 22 of the tag reader 20 receives the comparison result, if the comparison result is normal, it causes the display unit 23 to display a message indicating that the result is normal and the relationship between each mounting component in the component mounting machine 10. On the other hand, if the comparison result is abnormal, it causes the display unit 23 to display a message indicating a comparison error and the mounting components that were incorrectly mounted in the component mounting machine 10.

[0061] 7, the management data D2 particularly includes management information for the tape guide 60 attached to the tape feeder 50. This management information for the tape guide 60 includes at least data indicating the usage history of the tape guide 60 and location information for the tape guide 60. This management information may also include information indicating the manufacturer of the tape guide 60.

[0062] The usage history includes the number of times the tape guide 60 was attached to the tape feeder 50, the number of times a component exposure process was performed in the component exposure section 64, and other usage counts, as well as the degree of success or failure of the component exposure process relative to the number of exposure processes (for example, the number of successes and the success rate, or the number of failures and the failure rate).

[0063] The usage history may be a usage history from the start of use or the end of inspection of the tape guide 60. Furthermore, if there are multiple tape feeders 50 in which the tape guide 60 was attached, the usage history may be defined for each tape feeder 50 in which the tape guide 60 is attached. Alternatively, if there are multiple types of tape feeders 50 in which the tape guide 60 was attached, the usage history may be defined for each type of tape feeder 50 in which the tape guide 60 is attached.

[0064] The usage history may include information on the time of manufacture, such as the date of manufacture of the tape guide 60, and the usable period after manufacture (for example, one year or three years). The information in the tape guide tag 60a may include information on the read date when the individual identification information of the tape guide 60 was read by the tag reader 20, or the start of use, such as the removal date when the tape guide 60 was removed usably from an individually sealed bag or box, and the usable period from the start of use of the tape guide 60. The usable period after manufacture or the usable period after the start of use may be set to a period during which it is expected that the component exposure process will no longer be performed appropriately by the tape guide 60 under normal use conditions.

[0065] The location information also includes the identification information and location of the component mounting machine 10 in which the tape guide 60 is used within the factory, the storage location where the tape guide 60 is stored in the management warehouse, and the location of the transport vehicle on which the tape guide 60 is transported.

[0066] 8. Operation and Effects of the Tape Guide Management System In the tape guide management system 1, during a verification operation (step S101 shown in FIG. 8), when the tag reader 20 reads a code indicating individual identification information from the feeder tag 50a of the tape feeder 50, the tape guide tag 60a of the tape guide 60, or the reel tag 90a of the reel 90, the read code is transmitted to the host computer 30.

[0067] When control unit 31 of host computer 30 receives the code from tag reader 20 (step S102), it causes reading unit 31d to read management data D2 associated with the individual identification information indicated by the code from storage unit 32 (step S103), and uses control unit 31b to verify the attachment member whose individual identification information has been read according to the read management data D2 (step S104). Then, control unit 31 notifies tag reader 20 of the verification result via communication unit 33 (step S105).

[0068] When the control unit 22 of the tag reader 20 receives the comparison result from the host computer 30, if the comparison result is normal, it causes the display unit 23 to display a message indicating that the result is normal and also the relationship between each mounting component in the component mounting machine 10. On the other hand, if the comparison result is abnormal, it causes the display unit 23 to display a message indicating a comparison error and also the mounting components that have been incorrectly mounted in the component mounting machine 10.

[0069] When such an error message is displayed, the operator is prompted to replace or repair the incorrectly mounted component, thereby making it possible to deal with the verification error. Therefore, by linking the tag reader 20 and the host computer 30, it is possible to prevent the incorrectly mounted component from being maintained in the component mounting machine 10.

[0070] Furthermore, when the control unit 31 of the host computer 30 receives information sent from the component mounting machine 10 (specifically, the tape feeder 50) indicating that the component exposure process has been performed in the component exposure unit 64 and whether the component exposure process was successful (step S111 shown in FIG. 9), the reading unit 31d reads out the usage history of the mounting members of the component mounting machine 10 stored as management data D2 in the memory unit 32 (step S112), and executes a process of updating the usage history in the update unit 31a (step S113).

[0071] For example, the update unit 31a of the control unit 31 increments the number of times the component exposure process has been performed by the tape guide 60 stored in the storage unit 32 by "1", and if the component exposure process has failed, increments the number of failures of the component exposure process by the tape guide 60 stored in the storage unit 32 by "1". Furthermore, if the number of exposure processes or the number of failures have been incremented, the update unit 31a of the control unit 31 calculates the failure rate of the component exposure process by the tape guide 60 stored in the storage unit 32. Note that this failure rate refers to the proportion of the number of failures of the component exposure process to the number of times the component exposure process has failed.

[0072] Furthermore, the above-mentioned usage history (particularly the number of failures and failure rate) needs to be updated only for the tape feeder 50 or type of tape feeder 50 to which the tape guide 60 is attached at the time of the update, and does not need to be updated for tape feeders 50 or types of tape feeders 50 to which the tape guide 60 is not attached.

[0073] The storage unit 32 of the host computer 30 stores, as a usage limit threshold, a lower limit number of times that the usage should be limited, a usage limit failure number, or a usage limit failure rate, for each tape guide 60 or for each type of tape guide 60, and also stores a guide count set as a number of times that the operator should be notified of the timing of inspection or replacement of the tape guide 60. The guide count is the lower limit number of times that the component exposure process by the tape guide 60 is expected to no longer be performed appropriately, and is set to be less than the above-mentioned usage limit number.

[0074] During the above verify operation or update process, the control unit 31 reads out the usage history associated with the individual identification information of the corresponding tape guide 60 stored in the storage unit 32 by the reading unit 31d (step S121 shown in FIG. 10 and step S131 shown in FIG. 11), and controls the use of the tape guide 60 based on the usage history by the usage control unit 31b. The usage control unit 31b executes this usage control for each tape guide 60.

[0075] Specifically, the usage control unit 31b compares the number of uses by the tape guide 60 with the number of times guidance is set and determines whether the number of uses is equal to or greater than the number of times guidance is set (step S122). Also, the usage control unit 31b compares the number of uses with the number of times usage is limited and determines whether the number of uses is equal to or greater than the number of times usage is limited, and compares the number of failures or the failure rate of the component exposure process by the tape guide 60 with the number of times usage is limited or the failure rate is equal to or greater than the number of times usage is limited (step S132). Then, the usage control unit 31b controls the use of the tape guide 60 based on the above-mentioned determination results.

[0076] For example, when the number of times the tape guide 60 has been used is less than the set number of times for guidance, the control unit 31 does not perform a process of notifying the worker of the inspection or replacement of the tape guide 60. On the other hand, when the number of times the tape guide 60 has been used is equal to or greater than the set number of times for guidance, the first guidance control unit 31c performs a process of notifying the worker of the inspection or replacement of the tape guide 60 (step S123).

[0077] The above-mentioned guidance process involves, for example, having a display device (not shown) provided on component mounting machine 10, display unit 23 of tag reader 20, or display unit 34 of host computer 30 display a message informing the operator that it is time to inspect tape guide 60, etc., by displaying the arrival of the inspection and the time of the inspection.

[0078] According to the above guidance process, it is possible to urge the worker to inspect or replace each tape guide 60 before the component exposure process using the tape guide 60 becomes inappropriate. When urged to inspect or replace the tape guide 60, the worker inspects or replaces the tape guide 60 attached to the tape feeder 50. This makes it possible to always maintain the tape guide 60 attached to the tape feeder 50 in an optimal state, and ensures appropriate component exposure process using the tape guide 60 in the component mounting machine 10. This makes it easier to lead the component exposure process using the tape guide 60 to "success," and prevents a decrease in production efficiency.

[0079] Furthermore, when the number of uses of the tape guide 60 is less than the use limit number of times and the number of failures or the failure rate of the component exposure process by the tape guide 60 is less than the use limit number of times or the use limit failure rate, the control unit 31 permits the use of the tape guide 60 without restricting it. On the other hand, when the number of uses of the tape guide 60 is equal to or greater than the use limit number of times or the number of failures or the failure rate of the component exposure process by the tape guide 60 is equal to or greater than the use limit number of times or the use limit failure rate, the use limit unit 31e restricts the use of the tape guide 60 (step S133).

[0080] This usage restriction may, for example, involve requesting the component mounting machine 10 to prohibit component exposure processing using the tape guide 60, and in addition to or instead of such prohibition, displaying a message urging the worker not to perform component exposure processing using the tape guide 60.

[0081] According to the above-mentioned use restriction, the use of the tape guide 60 whose number of uses or the success or failure of the component exposure process no longer meets the predetermined use restriction condition can be restricted or the worker can be prompted to restrict the use of the tape guide 60. When the use of the tape guide 60 is restricted, the worker can inspect or replace the tape guide 60 attached to the tape feeder 50 and resume the supply of components 3 by the tape feeder 50. This makes it possible to eliminate the use of the tape guide 60 that cannot maintain an optimal state for executing the component exposure process, and to maintain appropriate component exposure process using the tape guide 60 in the component mounting machine 10. This makes it easier to lead the component exposure process using the tape guide 60 to "success," and suppresses a decrease in production efficiency.

[0082] Furthermore, the above-mentioned usage restriction on the tape guide 60 may apply only to tape feeders 50 for which the usage restriction conditions (particularly, conditions related to the number of failures and failure rate) are satisfied among all tape feeders 50 into which the tape guide 60 can be attached, or may apply only to types of tape feeders 50 for which the usage restriction conditions (particularly, conditions related to the number of failures and failure rate) are satisfied among all types of tape feeders 50 into which the tape guide 60 can be attached.

[0083] As described above, if the usage restriction of the tape guide 60 is only for a specific tape feeder 50, the use of the tape guide 60 for a tape feeder 50 or its type that does not satisfy the conditions of the usage restriction is permitted, and the use of the tape guide 60 continues, albeit in a limited manner. This makes it possible to prevent the tape guide 60 from being disposed of unnecessarily, to make the use of the tape guide 60 efficient, and to prevent the number of tape guides 60 held (i.e., the number of items in stock) from increasing in consideration of the disposal of the tape guide 60.

[0084] Furthermore, when starting to replace the tape guide 60 or after completing the replacement, the operator may perform a specified operation on an operation unit provided on the host computer 30, etc., which causes the control unit 31 to restrict or resume use of the tape guide 60.

[0085] Furthermore, the control unit 31 of the host computer 30 can use the success / failure counting unit 31f to count the degree of success / failure of the component exposure process for each type of tape guide 60. Specifically, the control unit 31 first reads out the usage history of all tape guides 60 associated with the individual identification information of the tape guides 60 stored as management data D2 in the storage unit 32 (step S141 shown in FIG. 12). Then, the success / failure counting unit 31f collects the usage history for each type of tape guide 60 and counts the degree of success / failure of the component exposure process for each type of tape guide 60 (step S142).

[0086] The degree of success or failure is the ratio of the total number of successful component exposure processes to the total number of unsuccessful component exposure processes in the total number of exposure processes obtained by adding up the number of exposure processes for all tape guides 60 of the same type. This degree of success or failure is, for example, a total failure rate, which is the ratio of the total number of unsuccessful component exposure processes obtained by adding up the number of unsuccessful component exposure processes for the tape guides 60, to the total number of exposure processes described above, or conversely, a total success rate, which is the ratio of the total number of successful component exposure processes obtained by adding up the number of successful component exposure processes for the tape guides 60. The degree of success or failure may be calculated separately for each type of carrier tape 80 on which the tape feeder 50 has performed the component exposure process, or for each type of tape feeder 50 to which the tape guide 60 is attached.

[0087] When the control unit 31 tally up the degree of success or failure of the component exposure process for each type of tape guide 60 as described above, the second guidance control unit 31g provides the worker with guidance indicating the degree of matching between the type of tape guide 60 and the carrier tape 80 (particularly that type) or the tape feeder 50 (particularly that type) based on the tallying result (step S143). For example, the second guidance control unit 31g causes the display unit 34 to display the degree of matching. When this process is performed, the display unit 34 displays the degree of matching between the type of tape guide 60 and the carrier tape 80 or the tape feeder 50.

[0088] The degree of matching that is provided may be the total failure rate or the total success rate, which are the results of the compilation, or may be a four-level indication of the total failure rate or the total success rate, for example, "excellent," "good," "fair," or "poor."

[0089] By looking at the degree of matching provided as described above, the worker can grasp which carrier tapes 80 or tape feeders 50 are compatible or incompatible with each type of tape guide 60. In this case, the worker can eliminate the use of tape guides 60 that are incompatible with a specific carrier tape 80 or tape feeder 50, and can use only tape guides 60 that are compatible with the specific carrier tape 80 or tape feeder 50. This ensures proper use of the tape guides 60 when the tape guides 60 mounted on the tape feeder 50 in the component mounting machine 10 execute component exposure processing for the carrier tape 80.

[0090] In this way, the tape guide management system 1 is attached to the tape feeder 50 that feeds the carrier tape 80 in which the components 3 are housed, and manages the tape guides 60 that can expose the components 3 from the carrier tape 80. The tape guide management system 1 is provided for each tape guide 60 and includes a tape guide tag 60a indicating individual identification information, a tag reader 20 that reads the individual identification information from the tape guide tag 60a, a storage unit 32 that associates and stores the individual identification information and management information of the tape guide 60 as management data D2, and a host computer 30 that manages the tape guide 60 based on the management information corresponding to the individual identification information read by the tag reader 20.

[0091] According to this configuration, the use of each tape guide 60 attached to the tape feeder 50 can be managed individually.

[0092] Furthermore, in the tape guide management system 1, the management information of the tape guide 60 includes a usage history of the tape guide 60, and when a component exposure process for exposing the components 3 from the carrier tape 80 is performed in the tape guide 60, the control unit 31 of the host computer 30 updates the usage history corresponding to the individual identification information of the tape guide 60 stored in the storage unit 32. According to this configuration, the usage history of each tape guide 60 can be accumulated in association with the individual identification information.

[0093] Furthermore, in the tape guide management system 1, the management information of the tape guide 60 includes the usage history of the tape guide 60, and the control unit 31 of the host computer 30 controls the use of the tape guide 60 based on the usage history stored in the storage unit 32. According to this configuration, it is possible to ensure proper use of the tape guide 60 according to its usage history.

[0094] Furthermore, in the tape guide management system 1, the control unit 31 of the host computer 30 provides a worker with a guide to inspect or replace the tape guide 60 based on the usage history stored in the storage unit 32. According to this configuration, the worker can be prompted to inspect or replace the tape guide 60 before the component exposure process is no longer performed appropriately for each tape guide, so that the tape guide 60 attached to the tape feeder 50 can always be maintained in an optimal state.

[0095] Furthermore, in the tape guide management system 1, when the number of uses in the usage history exceeds the set number of times of guidance, the control unit 31 of the host computer 30 provides a guidance to the worker to encourage inspection or replacement of the tape guide 60, or when the number of times the component exposure process has failed in the usage history exceeds the usage limit failure number or the failure rate exceeds the usage limit failure rate, the control unit 31 provides a guidance to the worker not to perform the component exposure process using the tape guide 60. According to this configuration, it is possible to encourage the worker to inspect or replace the tape guide 60 before the component exposure process cannot be performed appropriately for each tape guide, so that the tape guides 60 attached to the tape feeder 50 can always be maintained in an optimal state.

[0096] In addition, in the tape guide management system 1, the usage history includes the number of times the component exposure process was performed and the degree of success or failure of the component exposure process. With this configuration, the number of times the exposure process was performed and the degree of success or failure can be updated, or the use of the tape guide 60 can be controlled based on the number of times the exposure process was performed and the degree of success or failure.

[0097] Furthermore, in the tape guide management system 1, the control unit 31 of the host computer 30 reads out from the storage unit 32 the degree of success or failure corresponding to the individual identification information read by the tag reader 20, and restricts the use of the tape guide 60 of that individual identification information when the number of failures or the failure rate of the component exposure process, as the degree of success or failure, is equal to or greater than the usage restriction failure number or the usage restriction failure rate. According to this configuration, the use of the tape guide 60 with a high number of failures or failure rate of the component exposure process is restricted, so that the use of the tape guide 60 that cannot maintain an optimal state for executing the component exposure process can be eliminated, and appropriate component exposure process using the tape guide 60 in the component mounting machine 10 can be maintained.

[0098] Furthermore, in the tape guide management system 1, the usage history includes the number of exposure processes and the degree of success or failure for each type of carrier tape 80 on which the tape guide 60 exposes the components 3 or for each type of tape feeder 50 on which the tape guide 60 is attached. With this configuration, it is possible to update the number of exposure processes and the degree of success or failure of the tape guide 60 for each type of carrier tape 80 or each type of tape feeder 50, or to control the use of the tape guide 60 based on the number of exposure processes and the degree of success or failure.

[0099] In the tape guide management system 1, the control unit 31 of the host computer 30 reads out from the storage unit 32 the degree of success or failure corresponding to the individual identification information read by the tag reader 20, and when the number of failures or the failure rate of the component exposure process as the degree of success or failure is equal to or greater than the usage restriction failure number or the usage restriction failure rate, the control unit 31 restricts the use of the tape guide 60 of the individual identification information for the type of carrier tape or the type of tape feeder corresponding to the degree of success or failure. According to this configuration, the use of the tape guide 60 for which the number of failures or the failure rate of the component exposure process for a specific type of carrier tape 80 or tape feeder 50 has become high is restricted, so that the use of the tape guide 60 that cannot maintain an optimal state for executing the component exposure process can be eliminated, and appropriate component exposure process using the tape guide 60 in the component mounting machine 10 can be maintained.

[0100] In addition, in the tape guide management system 1, the control unit 31 of the host computer 30 tally up the success / failure degree for each type of tape guide 60, and based on the tally up the success / failure degree, provides the worker with guidance indicating the matching degree of each type of tape guide with the carrier tape or tape feeder. With this configuration, it is possible to show the worker the carrier tape 80 or tape feeder 50 that is compatible or incompatible with each type of tape guide 60, so that it is possible to ensure proper use of the tape guide 60 when the tape guide 60 mounted on the tape feeder 50 in the component mounting machine 10 executes the component exposure process for the carrier tape 80.

[0101] In addition, in the tape guide management system 1, the degree of matching is the ratio of the number of times the component exposure process was successful to the number of times it was unsuccessful. With this configuration, it is possible to show the worker the ratio of the number of times the component exposure process was successful to the number of times it was unsuccessful by the tape guide 60.

[0102] In the tape guide management system 1, the tape feeder 50 is an autoloading feeder having an insertion section 51a into which the tape end of the carrier tape 80 is inserted, and feed sections 52, 53 that feed the carrier tape 80, whose tape end has been inserted into the insertion section 51a, to the component transfer position Ps. With this configuration, the individual management of the tape guides 60 can be applied to an autoloading feeder in which the positional relationship between the tape feeder 50, the tape guides 60, and the reel 90 (and thus the carrier tape 80) is strict.

[0103] Furthermore, in the tape guide management system 1, the tag reader 20 is a handy type reader that can be carried by an operator, or a reader that is attached to the feeder body 51 of the tape feeder 50 or provided in a management warehouse that stores the tape guides 60. According to this configuration, the individual identification information of the tape guides 60 can be read at an appropriate location, and the tape guides 60 can be managed individually.

[0104] Furthermore, in the tape guide management system 1, the tag reader 20 reads the individual identification information from the tape guide tag 60a during a verify operation that is performed in a state in which the tape guide 60 is attached to the tape feeder 50 and the reel 90 that winds the carrier tape 80 is set relative to the tape feeder 50. According to this configuration, the management data D2 associated with the individual identification information of the tape guide 60 can be read out during the verify operation.

[0105] Furthermore, in the tape guide management system 1, the management information of the tape guide 60 includes the usage history of the tape guide 60, and when the tag reader 20 reads the individual identification information, the control unit 31 of the host computer 30 reads the usage history stored in the storage unit 32 and controls the use of the tape guide 60 based on the usage history. With this configuration, it is possible to ensure proper use of the tape guide 60 according to the usage history of the tape guide 60 read from the storage unit when the individual identification information is read.

[0106] In the above embodiment, the tape guide tag 60a corresponds to a "tag" in the claims, and the host computer 30 corresponds to a "management device" in the claims.

[0107] 9. Transformation In the above embodiment, the control unit 31 of the host computer 30 manages each tape guide 60 individually with respect to the use of the tape guide 60 in the component mounting machine 10. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this, and may be applied to a case where, as shown in Fig. 13, when the tape guides 60 are stored in a management warehouse 70 having a plurality of storage shelves or when the tape guides 60 are stored in any one of a plurality of management warehouses 70, the entry and exit of each tape guide 60 into and from the management warehouse 70 is managed.

[0108] For example, a tag reader 20 may be placed at the entrance and exit of the management warehouse 70, and each time a tape guide 60 is entered and exited, the tag reader 20 may read individual identification information from the tape guide tag 60a of the tape guide 60, the control unit 31 of the host computer 30 may read the location associated with the read individual identification information from the memory unit 32, and the entry / exit management unit 31h of the control unit 31 may update the location.

[0109] According to this modified embodiment, the location information in the memory unit 32 can be updated according to the entry and exit of the tape guides 60 to and from the management warehouse 70, and the entry and exit of the tape guides 70 to and from the management warehouse 70 can be managed. This makes it easier to grasp the number of tape guides 60 held in the management warehouse 70, thereby optimizing the number of tape guides 60 held in the factory. Furthermore, if the location in the memory unit 32 can be notified to the worker, it becomes possible for the worker to easily confirm the location of each tape guide 60 in the management run 70. [Explanation of symbols]

[0110] 1: tape guide management system, 2: board, 3: component, 10: component mounting machine, 20: tag reader, 22: control unit, 30: host computer (management device), 31: control unit, 31a: update unit, 31b: usage control unit, 31c: first information control unit, 31d: reading unit, 31e: usage restriction unit, 31f: success / failure counting unit, 31g: second information control unit, 32: memory unit, 50: tape feeder, 50a: feeder tag, 60: tape guide, 60a: tape guide tag, 64: component exposure unit, 70: management warehouse, 80: carrier tape, 90: reel, 90a: reel tag.

Claims

1. A system for managing a tape guide that is attached to a tape feeder that feeds a carrier tape containing components and is capable of exposing the components from the carrier tape, comprising: A tag indicating individual identification information provided for each of the tape guides; a tag reader that reads the individual identification information from the tag; a management device that manages the tape guide based on management information of the tape guide corresponding to the individual identification information read by the tag reader; a storage unit provided in the management device and configured to store the individual identification information and the management information in association with each other; Equipped with A tape guide management system, wherein the management information includes data indicating location information of the tape guide removed from the tape feeder.

2. The tape guide management system of claim 1, wherein the management device manages the tape guides based on the management information compiled by type of carrier tape or by type of tape feeder to which the tape guide is attached.

3. the management information includes a usage history of the tape guide; 3. A tape guide management system as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein the management device has an update unit that updates the usage history corresponding to the individual identification information of the tape guide stored in the memory unit when an exposure process is performed in the tape guide to expose the components from the carrier tape.

4. the management information includes a usage history of the tape guide; 4. The tape guide management system according to claim 1, wherein the management device has a usage control unit that controls usage of the tape guide based on the usage history stored in the storage unit.

5. The tape guide management system of claim 3 or 4, wherein the management device has a first notification control unit that provides a first notification to an operator encouraging inspection or replacement of the tape guide based on the usage history stored in the memory unit.

6. 6. The tape guide management system of claim 5, wherein the first notification control unit provides the first notification to an operator when the number of exposure processes in which an exposure process to expose the component from the carrier tape is performed in the tape guide as the usage history, or the number of failures in which the exposure process fails, or the failure rate, becomes equal to or greater than a first threshold value.

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