Component mounting system and component mounting method

Abstract

This component mounting system (100) is provided with: a component mounting device (13) for mounting a component (E) supplied from a component supply device (60) on a substrate; and, a control device (20) for creating a production program (25a) which is to be used by the component mounting device and in which components to be mounted at mounting positions of the substrate are registered. The control device is configured so as to register the components in the production program on the basis of compatibility information (25e) that pertains to whether the component supply device and the storage form of the components are compatible.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a component mounting system and a component mounting method, and more particularly to a component mounting system including a component mounting apparatus and a component mounting method. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a component mounting system including a component mounting apparatus has been known. Such a component mounting system is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-9734.

[0003] The above-mentioned JP 2016-9734 A discloses a component mounting system including a mounting line and a data creation device. The mounting line includes a plurality of component mounting devices. The component mounting devices mount components supplied from a tape feeder onto a board. The data creation device creates mounting data used by the component mounting devices. The mounting data includes registered components to be mounted at mounting positions on the board. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2016-9734 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the component mounting system described in JP 2016-9734 A, the compatibility (suitability) between the tape feeder and the storage form of the components is not taken into consideration when registering the components in the mounting data. This causes a problem that the production of boards may not be performed efficiently due to poor compatibility between the tape feeder (component supply device) and the storage form of the components.

[0006] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and one object of the present invention is to provide a component mounting system and a component mounting method that are capable of preventing efficient board production from occurring due to incompatibility between a component supply device and the storage form of the components. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the first aspect of the present invention ~Third The component mounting system according to this aspect includes a component mounting device that mounts components supplied from a component supplying device onto a board, and a control device that is used by the component mounting device and creates a production program in which components to be mounted at mounting positions on the board are registered, and the control device is configured to register the components in the production program based on compatibility information regarding whether the component supplying device and the storage form of the components are compatible. Furthermore, in the component mounting system according to the first aspect, the control device is configured to obtain a combination of compatible component supply devices and component storage forms based on the compatibility information, and if there are multiple combinations, to select a predetermined combination from the multiple combinations as a combination to be used in the component mounting device based on either the priority of the component supply device, the number of times components are replenished, or a numerical value based on a coefficient set in the component supply device and the number of times components are replenished, and to register the components of the selected combination in the production program.

[0008] The first aspect of this invention ~Third In the component mounting system according to the above aspect, the control device is configured to register components in the production program based on compatibility information regarding whether the component supply device and the storage form of the components are compatible. This allows the components to be registered in the production program taking into consideration the compatibility (compatibility) between the component supply device and the storage form of the components. As a result, it is possible to prevent the production of boards from being unable to be performed efficiently due to poor compatibility between the component supply device and the storage form of the components. In addition, it is possible for a user to register components in the production program taking into consideration the compatibility between the component supply device and the storage form of the components. However, when a user manually registers components in the production program, the user is required to take the time to do the work and there is a risk of a registration error due to a user's mistake. In response to this, the control device allows the components to be registered in the production program taking into consideration the compatibility between the component supply device and the storage form of the components, so that the user can save the time and effort of the user and avoid a registration error due to a user's mistake.

[0009] In the component mounting system according to the first aspect, the component storage form preferably includes at least one of the reel diameter of the reel of the tape component, the tape material of the tape component, and the type of the storage section. With this configuration, the components can be registered in the production program in consideration of the compatibility (compatibility) between the component supply device and the component storage form including at least one of the reel diameter of the reel of the tape component, the tape material of the tape component, and the type of the storage section. For example, when the compatibility between the component supply device and the reel diameter of the reel of the tape component is taken into consideration, it is possible to prevent a tape component of a reel with a reel diameter that cannot be used with the component supply device from being registered in the production program, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of redoing the preparation due to the erroneous preparation of a tape component of a reel with a reel diameter that cannot be used with the component supply device. Also, for example, when the compatibility between the component supply device and the tape material of the tape component is taken into consideration, it is possible to prevent a tape component of a tape material that is likely to cause quality defects when used with the component supply device from being registered in the production program, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of quality defects due to the use of a tape component of a tape material that is likely to cause quality defects when used with the component supply device. In addition, for example, when taking into consideration the compatibility between the part supplying device and the type of storage unit, it is possible to prevent the need to redo preparation due to the mistaken preparation of parts for a storage unit of a type that cannot be used with the part supplying device.

[0010] In the component mounting system according to the first aspect, , regulation The control device is configured to obtain a combination of a compatible component supply device and a component storage form based on the compatibility information, and when there are multiple combinations, select a predetermined combination from the multiple combinations as a combination to be used by the component mounting device, and register the components of the selected combination in the production program. With this configuration, even when there are multiple combinations, components whose storage form is compatible with the component supply device can be easily registered in the production program, so that it is easy to prevent the inability to efficiently produce boards due to poor compatibility (compatibility) between the component supply device and the component storage form.

[0011] In the component mounting system according to the first aspect, The control device selects a predetermined combination from among a plurality of combinations based on at least one of the priority of the component supply device and the number of times the components are replenished. In If this is achieved, a specific combination with high productivity can be selected from multiple combinations as the combination to be used in the component mounting device, and the components of the selected combination can be registered in the production program, resulting in more efficient production of boards.

[0012] In the component mounting system according to the first aspect, The control device selects a predetermined combination from among a plurality of combinations based on a coefficient set in the part supply device and a numerical value based on the number of times the parts are replenished. In Even if multiple combinations are used, a specific combination with high productivity can be selected from the multiple combinations as the combination to be used in the component mounting device, and the components of the selected combination can be registered in the production program, resulting in more efficient production of boards.

[0013] In the component mounting system according to the first aspect, the control device is preferably configured to identify components having different storage forms based on compatible component information related to electrically compatible components having different storage forms, acquire the storage forms of the identified components, and register the components in the production program based on the acquired component storage forms and compatibility information. With this configuration, it is possible to easily select components having good compatibility (compatibility) with the component supply device from among the components having different storage forms, and therefore it is possible to easily prevent inefficient production of boards due to incompatibility between the component supply device and the storage forms of the components.

[0014] In this case, the compatible parts information is preferably a compatible parts database in which compatible parts are registered by group, and the control device is configured to search for parts with different storage forms from the compatible parts database and obtain the storage forms of the searched parts. With this configuration, parts with different storage forms can be easily searched for and specified using the compatible parts database.

[0015] In the component mounting system according to the first aspect, the control device is preferably configured to register a component in the production program so that, when a component different from the component originally registered in the production program is selected, the selected component is added or replaced. With this configuration, when a component is registered to be added to the production program, multiple components can be registered in the production program, so that it is possible to flexibly respond to cases such as a change in the component supply device to be used. Also, when a component is registered to be replaced in the production program, only one part can be registered in the production program, so that it is possible to simplify the process of unloading the components.

[0016] In the component mounting system according to the second aspect, , The control device is configured to register the part in the production program so that, when a part different from the part originally registered in the production program is selected, the selected part is added or replaced. When a component is added and registered in the production program, if it is detected that the component supply device has been changed in the component mounting device during the production of the board, the control device is configured to select a component that is compatible with the changed component supply device from the components registered in the production program based on the compatibility information. With this configuration, it is possible to select a component that is compatible with the changed component supply device from the components registered in the production program, so there is no need to rewrite the production program (re-register the components). As a result, it is possible to easily respond to changes in the component supply device during the production of the board.

[0017] In the component mounting system according to the third aspect, , The control device is configured to register the part in the production program so that, when a part different from the part originally registered in the production program is selected, the selected part is added or replaced.The control device is configured to, when a component is replaced and registered in the production program, if it is detected that the component supply device has been changed in the component mounting device during the production of the board, re-register a component that is compatible with the changed component supply device based on compatible component information related to electrically compatible components with different storage forms and compatibility information. With this configuration, since the components can be re-registered based on the compatible component information and compatibility information, even when a component is replaced and registered in the production program, it is possible to easily respond to a change in the component supply device during the production of the board.

[0018] In the configuration for registering a component in the production program for addition or replacement, preferably, when a component is added and registered in the production program, log information is recorded to indicate which component, among the components registered in the production program, is mounted at the mounting position on the produced board. With this configuration, it is possible to confirm after the fact which component, among the components registered in the production program, is mounted at the mounting position on the produced board based on the log information, so that traceability can be ensured even when a component is added and registered in the production program.

[0019] In the configuration for registering a part in a production program for addition or replacement, it is preferable that when a part is replaced and registered in the production program, the names of the production programs before and after the replacement are made different from each other, and the identification information of the produced board is associated with the production program. With this configuration, the production program used to produce the board can be identified based on the identification information of the produced board, so that it is possible to confirm after the fact which part is mounted at the mounting position on the board based on the identified production program. As a result, even when a part is replaced and registered in the production program, traceability can be ensured.

[0020] Above No. 1 ~ThirdIn the component mounting system according to the above aspect, the component supplying device preferably includes a first component supplying device transported to the component mounting device by a user and a second component supplying device transported to the component mounting device by a transport robot, and the control device is configured to register the components in the production program based on compatibility information regarding whether the component supplying devices including the first component supplying device and the second component supplying device are compatible with the component storage form. With this configuration, in a case where the combinations of the component supplying devices and the component packaging forms are likely to be diverse due to the existence of the first component supplying device and the second component supplying device, the components can be registered in the production program taking into consideration the compatibility (compatibility) between the component supplying device and the component storage form.

[0021] The first aspect of this invention 4 The component mounting method according to this aspect includes a step of mounting components supplied from a component supply device onto a board by a component mounting device, and a step of creating a production program in which components to be used by the component mounting device and mounted at mounting positions on the board are registered, and the step of creating the production program includes a step of registering components in the production program based on compatibility information regarding whether the component supply device and a storage form of the components are compatible. The step of creating a production program includes a step of acquiring a combination of a component supply device and a component storage form that are compatible with each other based on the compatibility information, and when there are a plurality of combinations, selecting a predetermined combination from the plurality of combinations as a combination to be used in the component mounting device based on either the priority of the component supply device, the number of component supply times, or a numerical value based on a coefficient set in the component supply device and the number of component supply times, and registering the components of the selected combination in the production program. nothing.

[0022] The first aspect of this invention 4 In the component mounting method according to the second aspect, as described above, the step of creating a production program is configured to include a step of registering components in the production program based on compatibility information regarding whether or not the component supply device and the component storage form are compatible. As a result, like the component mounting system according to the first aspect, it is possible to provide a component mounting method that can prevent board production from becoming inefficient due to poor compatibility (compatibility) between the component supply device and the component storage form.

[0023] Above article 4In the component mounting method according to the aspect, preferably, the component storage form includes at least one of the reel diameter of the reel of the tape component, the tape material of the tape component, and the type of the storage section. With this configuration, the components can be registered in the production program in consideration of the compatibility (compatibility) between the component supply device and the component storage form including at least one of the reel diameter of the reel of the tape component, the tape material of the tape component, and the type of the storage section. For example, when the compatibility between the component supply device and the reel diameter of the reel of the tape component is taken into consideration, it is possible to prevent a tape component with a reel diameter that cannot be used with the component supply device from being registered in the production program, so that it is possible to prevent the need to redo preparation due to the erroneous preparation of a tape component with a reel diameter that cannot be used with the component supply device. Also, for example, when the compatibility between the component supply device and the tape material of the tape component is taken into consideration, it is possible to prevent a tape component with a tape material that is likely to cause defects when used with the component supply device from being registered in the production program, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of defects due to the use of a tape component with a tape material that is likely to cause defects when used with the component supply device. In addition, for example, when taking into consideration the compatibility between the part supplying device and the type of storage unit, it is possible to prevent the need to redo preparation due to the mistaken preparation of parts for a storage unit of a type that cannot be used with the part supplying device. Effect of the Invention

[0024] According to the present invention, as described above, it is possible to provide a component mounting system and a component mounting method that can prevent efficient board production from being caused by incompatibility between a component supply device and the storage form of the components. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0025] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a component mounting system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is a block diagram showing a production management device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 3]1 illustrates a tape component according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 illustrates a conventional feeder and a carriage according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 illustrates an autoloading feeder and a dolly according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a cover tape according to an embodiment of the present invention in a single-opening state and a double-opening state. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 illustrates a cassette feeder and a transport robot according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a 13-inch compatible cassette feeder and a 15-inch compatible cassette feeder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a production program according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 illustrates a parts database according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 illustrates a compatible parts database according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 1 is a diagram (1) for explaining registration of a part in an compatible parts database according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining registration of a part in a compatible parts database according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 14] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing component supply device information according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 illustrates compatibility information according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining reprogramming of a production program according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining additional registration of a part to a production program according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining replacement registration into a part production program according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19]10A and 10B are diagrams for explaining identification of compatible parts based on a compatible parts database and acquisition of a packaging form of a part based on the part database according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] FIG. 1 is a diagram (1) for explaining a compatibility determination between a component supplying device and a component packaging form based on compatibility information according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a compatibility determination between a component supplying device and a packaging form of components based on compatibility information according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 22] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining selection of a combination based on priority according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 23] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining selection of a combination based on replenishment load points according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 24] 13A and 13B are diagrams for explaining a change in a component supply device during the production of a board according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 25] 4 is a flow chart illustrating a process for producing a substrate according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 26] 10 is a flowchart for explaining a process at the production program creation stage in the case of additional registration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 27] 10 is a flowchart for explaining a process in a production preparation stage in the case of additional registration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 28] 11 is a flowchart for explaining a process at the production stage in the case of additional registration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 29] 10 is a flowchart for explaining a process at the production program creation stage in the case of replacement registration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 30] 11 is a flowchart for explaining a process in a production preparation stage in the case of replacement registration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 31] 11 is a flowchart for explaining a production stage process in the case of replacement registration according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0026] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] The configuration of a component mounting system 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0028] (Component mounting system configuration) 1, component mounting system 100 is a system for mounting components E (electronic components) such as ICs, transistors, capacitors, and resistors on a board such as a printed circuit board to produce a board on which components E are mounted. Component mounting system 100 is installed in a board production factory.

[0029] The component mounting system 100 includes a mounting line 10, a production management device 20, a setup instruction device 30, a component storage device 40, and a component storage shelf 50. The production management device 20 is an example of a "control device" in the claims.

[0030] The mounting line 10 includes a board loader 11, a printing device 12, a component mounting device 13, a reflow device 14, an inspection device 15, and a board unloader 16. The mounting line 10 is configured so that the boards are transported from the upstream side to the downstream side along the manufacturing line.

[0031] The board loader 11 has a function of holding a board (wiring board) before components E are mounted thereon, and of carrying the board into the mounting line 10.

[0032] The printing device 12 is a screen printing machine, and has a function of applying cream solder onto the mounting surface of the board.

[0033] The component mounting device 13 includes a mounting head and has a function of mounting components E at predetermined mounting positions on the board on which the solder paste has been printed. The component mounting device 13 is configured to be able to arrange a plurality of component supply devices 60. The component supply devices 60 may be a tape feeder that supplies tape components, a tray feeder that supplies tray components, a bulk feeder that supplies bulk components, or the like. The component mounting device 13 mounts the components E supplied from the component supply devices 60 on the board. Details of the component supply devices 60 will be described later. A plurality of component mounting devices 13 are provided along the transport direction of the board. The plurality of component mounting devices 13 have the same configuration.

[0034] The reflow device 14 has a function of melting the solder by performing a heat treatment to join the component E to the electrode portion of the board.

[0035] The inspection device 15 has a function of inspecting the board that has been subjected to the heat treatment by the reflow device 14.

[0036] The board unloader 16 has the function of unloading the board from the mounting line 10 after the components E have been mounted thereon.

[0037] The mounting line 10 also includes a non-automated line 10a and an automated line 10b. The non-automated line 10a is a mounting line in which component supply to the component mounting device 13 is performed manually by an operator W. The operator W (user) transports, for example, a cart 70 carrying the component E itself or the component E and a component supply device 60 (a normal feeder 60a or an auto-loading feeder 60b described later) to the component mounting device 13 of the non-automated line 10a to perform component supply. The automated line 10b is a mounting line in which component supply to the component mounting device 13 is performed automatically by a transport robot 80. The transport robot 80 transports the component supply device 60 (a cassette feeder 60c described later) on which the component E is set to the component mounting device 13 of the automated line 10b to perform component supply. In the component mounting system 100, non-automated conventional component mounting devices 13 and automated component mounting devices 13 are mixed.

[0038] The production management device 20 is a computer that manages the component mounting system 100. The production management device 20 creates a production plan, a production program 25a used by the component mounting device 13, and the like.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 2, the production management device 20 includes a control unit 21, a display unit 22, an operation unit 23, a reading unit 24, and a storage unit 25. The control unit 21 is a control circuit that controls each unit of the production management device 20. The control unit 21 is configured with a processor such as a CPU. The control unit 21 performs control such as creating a production plan and a production program 25a, transmitting the production program 25a to the component mounting device 13, and instructing the setup instruction device 30 on the components E required for component supply. The display unit 22 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and is configured to be able to display various information. The operation unit 23 includes an input unit such as a mouse and a keyboard, and is configured to be able to accept input operations by the worker W. The reading unit 24 includes a barcode reader, and is configured to be able to read the identification information B (see FIG. 3) attached to the components E. The storage unit 25 includes a non-volatile storage device such as a flash memory, and is configured to be able to store various information. The storage unit 25 stores a production program 25a, a parts database 25b, a compatible parts database 25c, parts supply device information 25d, compatibility information 25e, and a manufacturer part number database 25f. Details of each information will be described later. Also, the compatible parts database 25c is an example of the "compatible parts information" in the claims.

[0040] As shown in Fig. 1, the setup instruction device 30 is a computer that instructs setup related to component supply. Based on an instruction from the production management device 20, the setup instruction device 30 instructs the mobile terminal W1 carried by the worker W and the component storage device 40 to release the component E. The component release instruction is issued, for example, when the type of board produced on the mounting line 10 is changed, when the component supply device 60 is changed in the component mounting device 13 during the production of the board, and when the component mounting device 13 needs to replenish the components due to a shortage of components during the production of the board. Note that the devices (such as the component mounting device 13) on the mounting line 10, the production management device 20, the setup instruction device 30, the component storage device 40, and the mobile terminal W1 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via a predetermined communication network.

[0041] The part storage device 40 is a storage facility that stores parts E and can automatically retrieve stored parts E. The part storage device 40 selects parts E to be retrieved from among the stored parts E based on a part retrieval instruction from the setup instruction device 30, and automatically retrieves the selected parts E using an automatic retrieval mechanism. The part storage shelf 50 is a shelf that can store parts E, and does not have an automatic retrieval mechanism.

[0042] The worker W acquires the components E to be replenished from the component storage device 40 or the component storage shelf 50 based on a delivery instruction from the setup instruction device 30 to the mobile terminal W1. Then, in the work area A, the worker W performs a predetermined operation on the acquired components E, and the components E are replenished to the component mounting device 13. For example, in the case of switching the board type, the worker W attaches the components E to the component supply device 60 in the work area A, and the components E are replenished to the component mounting device 13. Also, for example, in the case of changing the component supply device 60 or in the case of replenishing components due to a component shortage, the worker W performs a predetermined pre-processing operation on the components E, and the components E are replenished to the component mounting device 13.

[0043] (Component configuration) The configuration of the component E will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Here, the component E will be described as a tape component.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 3, the components E are stored in the component supply tape T. The component supply tape T includes a carrier tape T1 and a cover tape T2. The carrier tape T1 has recesses T1a (see FIG. 6) arranged at a predetermined interval, and the components E are stored in the recesses T1a. The cover tape T2 is attached onto the carrier tape T1. The cover tape T2 covers the recesses T1a of the carrier tape T1, thereby sealing the components E in the recesses T1a of the carrier tape T1. In addition, the cover tape T2 is opened by a cover tape opening mechanism of the component supply device 60 before the mounting head of the component mounting device 13 mounts the components E on the board. This exposes the components E to the outside and makes them available for removal by the mounting head of the component mounting device 13. The component supply tape T is wound around a reel R having a substantially circular shape.

[0045] Reels R come in a variety of reel diameters. Specifically, reels R come in diameters of 7 inches, 13 inches, and 15 inches. Reels R with a small reel diameter, such as 7 inches, can be made smaller in size, which means fewer restrictions on placement, but they can store fewer parts E (number of parts included), which means more frequent part replenishment. Reels R with a large reel diameter, such as 13 inches and 15 inches, can store more parts E (number of parts included), which means less frequent part replenishment, but they are larger in size, which means more restrictions on placement.

[0046] Furthermore, component supply tapes T are available in a variety of tape materials. Specifically, there are component supply tapes T in which the carrier tape T1 is made of paper and component supply tapes T1 is made of resin. The component supply tapes T in which the carrier tape T1 is made of paper are used to store small-sized components E. The component supply tapes T in which the carrier tape T1 is made of resin are used to store large-sized components E. The component supply tapes T in which the carrier tape T1 is made of resin are sometimes called embossed type.

[0047] Further, identification information B for identifying part E is attached to reel R. Identification information B is a barcode. In this embodiment, two pieces of identification information B are provided: identification information Ba and identification information Bb. Identification information Ba includes information on a manufacturer's part number used by a manufacturer selling part E to identify part E. Identification information Bb includes information on a user's part number used by a user (worker W) who uses part E to identify part E. The user (worker W) can obtain the manufacturer's part number and user's part number of part E by reading identification information Ba and Bb using, for example, reading unit 24 of production management device 20.

[0048] (Configuration of parts supply device) The configuration of the component supplying device 60 will be described with reference to Figs. 4 to 8. Here, a tape feeder will be described as the component supplying device 60. Specifically, as the tape feeders, a normal feeder 60a, an auto-loading feeder 60b (hereinafter referred to as ALF 60b), and a cassette feeder 60c (hereinafter referred to as CF 60c) will be described. The normal feeder 60a and the ALF 60b are examples of a "first component supplying device" in the claims. The CF 60c is an example of a "second component supplying device" in the claims.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 4, the normal feeder 60a is a conventional feeder that splices the component supply tape T by a splicing operation. The normal feeder 60a includes a tape feed mechanism that feeds the component supply tape T and a cover tape opening mechanism that opens the cover tape T2. The tape feed mechanism is, for example, a feed mechanism that feeds the component supply tape T by a sprocket and a motor. The cover tape opening mechanism is, for example, a winding-type opening mechanism that winds up the cover tape T2 to peel it off from the carrier tape T1. The normal feeder 60a is used by being supplied to a non-automation-compatible component mounting device 13 used in a non-automation line 10a in a state where it is placed on a cart 70 together with a component E (reel R). The normal feeder 60a can use reels R with reel diameters of 7 inches, 13 inches, and 15 inches. In addition, the normal feeder 60a can use paper and resin component supply tapes T.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 5, the ALF 60b is an improved feeder of the normal feeder 60a in which a supply component E can be set in advance. Two components, a supply component E (reel R) and a supply component E (reel R), are set in the ALF 60b. When the supply component E runs out, the supply component E is automatically supplied (autoloaded) in the ALF 60b. The ALF 60b includes a tape feed mechanism that feeds the component supply tape T and a cover tape opening mechanism that opens the cover tape T2. The tape feed mechanism is, for example, a feed mechanism that feeds the component supply tape T by a sprocket and a motor. The tape feed mechanism is configured to feed the component supply tape T that stores the supply component E and the component supply tape T that stores the supply component E independently of each other. The cover tape opening mechanism is, for example, a single-opening or double-opening opening mechanism described later. The ALF 60b is placed on a cart 70 together with two components E (reels R) and is supplied to and used by a non-automation compatible component mounting device 13 used on the non-automation line 10a.

[0051] Here, in the case of the ALF 60b, the part E (reel R) being supplied and the part E (reel R) for refilling are arranged side by side in the part arrangement section 71 of the cart 70, so if the two reels R have a large reel diameter such as 13 inches (indicated by dashed lines), the two reels R cannot be arranged in the part arrangement section 71. For this reason, it is preferable to use a reel R with a reel diameter of 7 inches for the ALF 60b, and not to use reels R with reel diameters of 13 inches and 15 inches.

[0052] 6, the ALF 60b has a plurality of methods for opening the cover tape T2. Specifically, there is a single-opening method in which only one side of the cover tape T2 is peeled off from the carrier tape T1 to expose the component E, and a double-opening method in which the center of the cover tape T2 is cut to expose the component E. The ALF 60b is provided with a cover tape opening mechanism for either the single-opening method or the double-opening method.

[0053] Here, in the case of the one-way opening type, if the component supply tape T is made of paper, paper dust is generated from the paper carrier tape T1 when the cover tape T2 is peeled off from the paper carrier tape T1, which tends to cause quality defects due to the paper dust. For this reason, it is preferable to use a resin component supply tape T and not a paper component supply tape T for the one-way opening type ALF 60b.

[0054] Furthermore, when the component supply tape T is made of resin, the cover tape T2 may contain a conductive inorganic material (such as a conductive filler) to prevent the resin carrier tape T1 from becoming charged due to friction or the like. In this case, when the ALF 60b is a two-way opening type, the blade for cutting the cover tape T2 is likely to wear out (deteriorate) quickly due to the conductive inorganic material contained in the cover tape T2 when cutting the cover tape T2. For this reason, it is preferable to use a paper component supply tape T and not a resin component supply tape T for the two-way opening type ALF 60b.

[0055] As shown in FIG. 7, CF60c is an automation-compatible feeder that can be transported together with a component E by a transport robot 80. CF60c has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped body. The component E (reel R) is disposed integrally within the body of CF60c. CF60c includes a tape feed mechanism that feeds the component supply tape T and a cover tape opening mechanism that opens the cover tape T2. The tape feed mechanism is, for example, a feed mechanism that feeds the component supply tape T by a sprocket and a motor. The cover tape opening mechanism is, for example, a winding-type opening mechanism that winds up the cover tape T2 to peel it off from the carrier tape T1. A holding mechanism that holds the component E (reel R) at a predetermined position within the body is provided within the body of CF60c. CF60c is transported by the transport robot 80 and supplied to an automation-compatible component mounting device 13 used in the automation line 10b for use.

[0056] The transport robot 80 is an autonomous traveling robot. The transport robot 80 is, for example, an AGV (Automatic Guided Vehicle). The transport robot 80 transports the CF 60c between the work area A and the mounting line 10. The transport robot 80 includes a travel unit 81 for autonomous traveling and a holding unit 82 for holding the CF 60c. The holding unit 82 is configured to be able to deliver the CF 60c to the component mounting device 13 and to receive the CF 60c from the component mounting device 13. The transport robot 80 also includes various sensors for assisting the autonomous traveling.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 8, there are CF60c compatible with 13 inches and CF60c compatible with 15 inches. The CF60c compatible with 13 inches and the CF60c compatible with 15 inches have different sizes of storage boxes 60ca that store the cover tape T2 wound up by the winding-type opening mechanism. The storage box 60ca of the CF60c compatible with 13 inches is larger in size than the storage box 60ca of the CF60c compatible with 15 inches. For this reason, due to arrangement space, the CF60c compatible with 13 inches cannot use a reel R with a reel diameter of 15 inches. The CF60c compatible with 13 inches can use reels R with reel diameters of 7 inches and 13 inches. The storage box 60ca of the CF60c compatible with 15 inches is smaller in size than the storage box 60ca of the CF60c compatible with 13 inches. For this reason, due to the arrangement space, reels R with reel diameters of 7 inches, 13 inches, and 15 inches can be used with the 15-inch CF60c. However, since the size of the storage box 60ca for the 15-inch CF60c is small, if a 13-inch reel R with a larger number of windings of component supply tape T is used for the 15-inch CF60c, it may not be possible to store all of the cover tape T2 in the storage box 60ca. Also, both the 13-inch CF60c and the 15-inch CF60c can use both paper and resin component supply tapes T.

[0058] As described above, depending on the type of component supplying device 60 (normal feeder 60a, ALF 60b, CF 60c), there is compatibility (compatibility) between the component supplying device 60 and the storage form of the components E (reel diameter, tape material, etc.).

[0059] (Composition of each piece of information) Each piece of information stored in the storage unit 25 of the production management device 20 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0060] As shown in FIG. 9, the production program 25a has registered therein the component E to be mounted at the mounting position on the board. The production program 25a includes information on "mounting data", "X", "Y", "R" and "component used". "Mounting data" represents a management number (data number) assigned to each mounting position on the board. "X" and "Y" represent the coordinates of the mounting position on the board. "R" represents the mounting angle of the component E in the horizontal plane. "Component used" represents the name of the component E (user product number such as "AAAA"). Details of the registration of the component E in the production program 25a will be described later.

[0061] Furthermore, the set position of component E in component mounting device 13 is registered in production program 25a. Production program 25a includes information on "No.", "component" and "set position of component." "No." represents a number corresponding to the data number of the "mounting data." "Component" represents the name (user product number) of component E. "Set position of component" represents the set position of component E in component mounting device 13.

[0062] The production program 25a is created by the worker W using the production management device 20, and is then transmitted from the production management device 20 to the component mounting device 13 before starting production of the board. Then, the component mounting device 13 performs the mounting operation of the component E on the board using the mounting head based on the information specified in the production program 25a.

[0063] As shown in FIG. 10, the component database 25b is a database constructed from information on various components E. In the component database 25b, information on various components E is registered for each user part number (such as "AAAA", "BBBB", and "CCCC"). The component database 25b includes information on "component size", "nozzle used", "tape width", "storage section", "reel size", and "tape material". "Component size" indicates the length, width, and height of the component E. "Nozzle used" indicates the type of nozzle attached to the mounting head of the component mounting device 13 when mounting the component E. "Tape width" indicates the width of the component supply tape T. "Tape width" includes 8 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm, and 24 mm. The larger the size of the component E stored in the component supply tape T, the larger the width of the component supply tape T. "Storage section" indicates the type of storage section. "Storage section" includes reel (tape), tray, and bulk. "Reel size" indicates the reel diameter. "Reel size" includes 7 inches, 13 inches, and 15 inches. "Tape material" indicates the material of the component supply tape T. "Tape material" includes paper and resin. "Tape width," "storage section," "reel size," and "tape material" are information that indicates the storage form of component E. Component database 25b is created by worker W using production management device 20.

[0064] In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 11, a compatible parts database 25c is provided for electrically compatible parts having different storage forms. Here, electrically compatible parts refer to parts E that can be considered to have the same electrical performance. In other words, electrically compatible parts refer to parts E that can be mounted interchangeably in the same mounting position. Also, different storage forms refer to at least one of "storage section," "reel size," and "tape material." In the compatible parts database 25c, compatible parts are registered by group.

[0065] The compatible parts database 25c contains information on "group," "user part number," and "manufacturer part number." "Group" represents the group number to which a compatible part belongs. Parts E with the same group number (for example, "AAAA," "BBBB") are electrically compatible parts. "User part number" represents the user part number. "Manufacturer part number" represents the manufacturer part number. In the compatible parts database 25c, parts E are registered for each group with the user part number and manufacturer part number associated with each other. The compatible parts database 25c is created by worker W using the production management device 20.

[0066] For example, in the example shown in FIG. 12, two parts E, which are electrically compatible parts having different reel diameters of reels R, are registered in the compatible parts database 25c. In this case, first, the worker W uses the reading unit 24 of the production management device 20 to read the identification information Ba and Bb of the two parts E. As a result, the user part numbers and manufacturer part numbers of the two parts E are acquired from the identification information Ba and Bb of the two parts E. Then, the two parts E are registered in the compatible parts database 25c with the user part numbers and manufacturer part numbers associated with each other. In the compatible parts database 25c, the two parts E are set to the same group by the judgment of the worker W. By repeatedly performing the same operation, the compatible parts database 25c is constructed.

[0067] Also, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 13, a more efficient compatible parts database 25c is constructed using manufacturer part number database 25f. In the example shown in FIG. 13, worker W uses reading unit 24 of production management device 20 to read identification information Ba and Bb, and one part E is registered in compatible parts database 25c. Then, worker W uses reading unit 24 of production management device 20 to read identification information Ba and Bb of unregistered part E. As a result, the user part number and manufacturer part number of unregistered part E are obtained from the identification information Ba and Bb of unregistered part E. Here, in compatible parts, the user part number is a number that is unrelated from the viewpoint of electrical performance of part E, but the manufacturer part number is often almost the same number. Specifically, in compatible parts, the manufacturer part number is often the same number except for the number indicating the storage form (such as the last "D" or "E" of the manufacturer part number in FIG. 13), with the only difference being the number indicating the storage form. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently register the part E of the same group in the compatible part database 25c using the manufacturer part number.

[0068] Specifically, production management device 20 performs a process of comparing the manufacturer part number of component E registered in compatible component database 25c with the manufacturer part number of unregistered component E read by reading unit 24, based on manufacturer part number database 25f. Manufacturer part number database 25f registers various manufacturer part numbers (such as "CCC*" in FIG. 13) (for convenience, referred to as comparison part numbers) with numbers representing storage forms used as wild cards. Manufacturer part number database 25f is also supplied by component manufacturers, mounting manufacturers, etc., and stored in storage unit 25.

[0069] In the matching process, first, the manufacturer part number of the unregistered part E is matched with the matching part number to obtain the matching part number corresponding to the manufacturer part number of the unregistered part E. Then, the obtained matching part number is matched with the manufacturer part number of the part E registered in the compatible parts database 25c to obtain the manufacturer part number of the part E corresponding to the matching part number. In this case, the production management device 20 determines that the registered part E and the unregistered part E are compatible parts, and registers the unregistered part E in the compatible parts database 25c so that the registered part E and the unregistered part E are set in the same group. This makes it possible to efficiently register parts E in the same group in the compatible parts database 25c.

[0070] As shown in FIG. 14, the component supply device information 25d is information on the component supply device 60 that can be used by the component mounting device 13. In the component supply device information 25d, the component supply device 60 that can be used for each component mounting device 13 of the mounting line 10 is registered. The component supply device information 25d includes information on "usable feeder" and "remarks". The "usable feeder" indicates the component supply device 60 that can be used by the component mounting device 13. For example, for a component mounting device 13 that does not support automation, the normal feeder 60a, the double-door ALF 60b, and the single-door ALF 60b are registered as usable component supply devices 60. Also, for example, for a component mounting device 13 that supports automation, the CF 60c that supports 13 inches and the CF 60c that supports 15 inches are registered as usable component supply devices 60. The "remarks" indicates whether the component mounting device 13 supports automation or not. The part supply device information 25d is created by the worker W using the production management device 20.

[0071] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, compatibility information 25e is provided regarding whether the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E are compatible. Specifically, the compatibility information 25e is information in a table format indicating whether the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E are compatible. The compatibility information 25e includes information indicating the type of storage section, such as reel R (tape), bulk, and tray, as information indicating the storage form of the component E. The compatibility information 25e includes information indicating the tape material of the tape component, such as paper and resin (embossed), and the reel diameter of the reel R of the tape component, such as 7 inches, 13 inches, and 15 inches, as information indicating the storage form of the tape component. The compatibility information 25e includes information indicating the tape feeder, bulk feeder, and tray feeder, as information indicating the component supply device 60. The compatibility information 25e includes information representing the tape feeders, such as the normal feeder 60a, the double-door ALF 60b, the single-door ALF 60b, the 13-inch compatible CF 60c, and the 15-inch compatible CF 60c. The compatibility information 25e makes it possible to grasp the compatibility relationship between each component supplying device 60 and the storage form of each component E. The compatibility information 25e also makes it possible to grasp in detail the compatibility relationship between each tape feeder and the storage form of each tape component.

[0072] The compatibility information 25e also reflects the compatibility (suitability) between the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E (reel diameter, tape material, etc.).

[0073] For example, the compatibility information 25e is set so that all reel diameters and all tape materials of the component E are compatible with the normal feeder 60a.

[0074] Also, for example, the compatibility information 25e is set so that the component E of the reel R having a reel diameter of 7 inches is compatible with the ALF 60b, but the component E of the reel R having a reel diameter of 13 inches and 15 inches is not compatible with the ALF 60b. In other words, the settings are made so that the ALF 60b is not combined with the storage form of the component E that would cause placement restrictions.

[0075] Also, for example, the compatibility information 25e is set so that the double-opening ALF 60b is compatible with the component E on the paper component supply tape T, but is not compatible with the component E on the resin component supply tape T (embossed tape). In other words, the settings are made so that the double-opening ALF 60b is not combined with a storage form of the component E that is likely to cause defects (blade wear).

[0076] Also, for example, the compatibility information 25e is set so that the components E on a resin component supply tape T (embossed tape) are compatible with the single-opening ALF 60b, but the components E on a paper component supply tape T are not compatible with it. In other words, the settings are made so that the single-opening ALF 60b is not combined with a storage form of the components E that is likely to cause defects (quality defects).

[0077] Also, for example, the compatibility information 25e is set so that component E on reels R with reel diameters of 7 inches and 13 inches is compatible with CF 60c compatible with 13 inches, but component E on reels R with a reel diameter of 15 inches is not compatible. In other words, the settings are made so that CF 60c compatible with 13 inches will not be combined with a storage form of component E that would cause placement restrictions.

[0078] Also, for example, the compatibility information 25e is set so that the component E of all reel diameters and all tape materials is compatible with the 15-inch compatible CF60c.

[0079] Also, in the compatibility information 25e, it is set that components E on reels R with a large reel diameter, such as 13 inches, are compatible with the normal feeder 60a, the CF 60c compatible with 13 inches, and the CF 60c compatible with 15 inches. Therefore, when changing from the ALF 60b, which is compatible only with components E on reels R with a reel diameter of 7 inches, to these tape feeders, it is possible to change from components E on reels R with a reel diameter of 7 inches to components E on reels R with a large reel diameter, such as 13 inches. In other words, since it is possible to change to a reel R that can store a larger number (number of components E), it is possible to reduce the frequency of component replenishment.

[0080] (Creating production programs) Creation of the production program 25a by the production management device 20 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0081] As shown in FIG. 16, the production management device 20 displays a setting screen 22a for creating a production program 25a on the display unit 22. The setting screen 22a displays the component mounting devices 13 for each mounting line 10 in a hierarchical structure simulating the configuration of the actual mounting line 10, and displays the production program 25a associated with the mounting line 10. This makes it possible to visually easily identify and manage the production program 25a for each mounting line 10. The production program 25a is loaded into the component mounting device 13 via a predetermined communication network. Then, based on the loaded production program 25a, the component mounting device 13 performs an operation of mounting the component E on the board. Note that the production program 25a includes component mounting information (such as component mounting positions and component set positions) for all component mounting devices 13 of a certain mounting line 10, so that a common production program 25a is loaded into all component mounting devices 13 of a certain mounting line 10.

[0082] The setting screen 22a has a reprogram execution button 22aa. The reprogram execution button 22aa is a displayed button for executing a reprogramming process on the production program 25a. When creating a production program 25a corresponding to a certain mounting line 10, the user (operator W) uses the operation unit 23 to select the production program 25a and operates the reprogram execution button 22aa. This causes a reprogramming process to be performed on the selected production program 25a, and the contents of the production program 25a are changed so as to correspond to the certain mounting line 10. As a result, the production program 25a corresponding to the certain mounting line 10 is created. In the reprogramming process, reprogramming of the registration of the component E and reprogramming of the component set position for each component mounting device 13 are performed so as to correspond to the certain mounting line 10.

[0083] The example shown in FIG. 16 shows the creation of a production program 25a when the production of a board is transferred from a non-automated line 10a to an automated line 10b. In this case, first, the production program 25a of the non-automated line 10a is copied and selected as the production program 25a of the automated line 10b. Then, when the reprogram execution button 22aa is operated, a reprogramming process is performed on the selected production program 25a. Then, the contents of the production program 25a corresponding to the non-automated line 10a are changed to correspond to the automated line 10b. As a result, a production program 25a corresponding to the automated line 10b is created. Note that, when starting the production of a new board on the mounting line 10, there is no production program 25a to copy. In this case, first, the production program 25a that will be the original program is created by the user (operator W), and the reprogramming process is performed on the created production program 25a.

[0084] Here, since there is compatibility (compatibility) between the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E, if the reprogramming process is executed without considering the compatibility between the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E, the production of boards may not be performed efficiently due to the poor compatibility between the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E. For example, the component supply device 60 may be combined with a component E having a storage form that restricts placement, or with a storage form that is prone to defects. Also, the component supply device 60 may be combined with a component E having a reel R with a small reel diameter, even though the component supply device 60 is combined with a component E having a reel R with a large reel diameter.

[0085] 17 and 18, in this embodiment, when creating production program 25a by reprogramming, production management device 20 registers part E in production program 25a based on compatibility information 25e. Specifically, production management device 20 performs a process of identifying part E that is a compatible part, a process of acquiring the storage form of identified part E, and a process of determining compatibility between part supply device 60 and the storage form of part E based on compatibility information 25e. Furthermore, when there are multiple combinations of part supply device 60 and the storage form of part E, production management device 20 performs a process of selecting a predetermined combination. Details of these processes will be described later.

[0086] 17, when a part E different from the part E registered in the initial production program 25a is selected, the production management device 20 registers the part E in the production program 25a so as to add the selected part E. That is, the production management device 20 registers the part E registered in the initial production program 25a and the selected part E in the production program 25a. In this case, a plurality of parts E are registered in the production program 25a. Furthermore, when the production management device 20 additionally registers the part E in the production program 25a, it changes the name of the production program 25a and stores the production program 25a with the changed name in the storage unit 25.

[0087] 18, when a part E different from the part E registered in the initial production program 25a is selected, the production management device 20 registers the part E in the production program 25a so as to replace the selected part E. That is, the production management device 20 registers the selected part E in the production program 25a instead of the part E registered in the initial production program 25a. In this case, only one part E is registered in the production program 25a. When the production management device 20 replaces the part E in the production program 25a, the production management device 20 changes the name of the production program 25a and stores the production program 25a with the changed name in the storage unit 25.

[0088] In the examples shown in Figs. 17 and 18, in the initial production program 25a of "Ver.1", a part E of "AAAA" on a reel R with a reel diameter of 7 inches is registered. Furthermore, in the production program 25a after the reprogramming process of "Ver.2", a part E of "BBBB" on a reel R with a reel diameter of 13 inches is registered as an addition or replacement based on the compatibility information 25e. In this case, since it is possible to change to a reel R with a larger number of parts E stored (number of parts included), it is possible to reduce the frequency of part replenishment. Furthermore, since the part E of "BBBB" is selected based on the compatibility information 25e while avoiding parts E with a storage form that causes placement restrictions and parts E with a storage form that is prone to defects, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of these inconveniences.

[0089] As shown in FIG. 19, the production management device 20 identifies parts E (compatible parts) having different storage forms based on the compatible parts database 25c, and acquires the storage forms of the identified parts E. That is, the production management device 20 searches for parts E having different storage forms from the compatible parts database 25c, and acquires the storage forms of the searched parts E. Specifically, the production management device 20 searches for and identifies parts E belonging to the same group as the parts E registered in the initial production program 25a from the compatible parts database 25c. At this time, the production management device 20 identifies a group of parts E based on the manufacturer part number of parts E registered in the initial production program 25a, and searches for and identifies parts E belonging to the same group as the identified group. Finally, parts E in the same group including the parts E registered in the initial production program 25a are identified as parts E having different storage forms.

[0090] 19, since the manufacturer part number of part E registered in the initial production program 25a is "AAAA", group "1" is identified from the compatible parts database 25c as a group representing compatible parts. Also, part E "BBBB" belonging to group "1" is identified as a compatible part of part E "AAAA". And part E "AAAA" and part E "BBBB", which belong to group "1", are identified as parts E with different storage forms.

[0091] Based on the parts database 25b, the production management device 20 acquires the storage form of the part E identified in the compatible parts database 25c. Specifically, the production management device 20 acquires information on the "storage section", "reel size", and "tape material" of the identified part E from the parts database 25b. At this time, based on the manufacturer part number of the identified part E, the production management device 20 acquires information on the "storage section", "reel size", and "tape material" corresponding to the manufacturer part number.

[0092] In the example shown in Fig. 19, the manufacturer part numbers of part E identified in compatible part database 25c are "AAAA" and "BBBB", so information on "storage section", "reel size", and "tape material" corresponding to parts E "AAAA" and "BBBB" is obtained from part database 25b. For part E "AAAA", information on "reel (tape)", "7 inches", and "paper" is obtained. For part E "BBBB", information on "reel (tape)", "13 inches", and "paper" is obtained.

[0093] As shown in FIG. 20, the production management device 20 registers the component E in the production program 25a based on the storage form of the component E acquired from the component database 25b and the compatibility information 25e. Specifically, the production management device 20 registers the component E in the production program 25a based on the storage form of the component E acquired from the component database 25b, the component supply device information 25d, and the compatibility information 25e. More specifically, the production management device 20 applies the storage form of the component E and the component supply device 60 usable by the component mounting device 13 acquired from the component supply device information 25d to the compatibility information 25e, thereby acquiring a combination of the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E that are compatible with each other from the compatibility information 25e. Then, the production management device 20 registers the acquired combination of the component E in the production program 25a.

[0094] In detail, when there is one acquired combination, the production management device 20 registers the component E of the acquired combination in the production program 25a. When there are multiple acquired combinations, the production management device 20 selects a predetermined combination from the multiple combinations as a combination to be used by the component mounting device 13, and registers the component E of the selected combination in the production program 25a. The production management device 20 also stores information indicating the combination of the component supply device 60 and the component E in the storage unit 25 as information separate from the production program 25a.

[0095] The example shown in Fig. 20 shows an example in the case of the automated line 10b. In this case, a CF60c compatible with 13 inches and a CF60c compatible with 15 inches are acquired from the component supply device information 25d as the component supply devices 60 usable by the component mounting device 13. In addition, since the components E of "AAAA" and "BBBB" shown in Fig. 19 are specified as compatible components, four combinations are acquired from the compatibility information 25e as combinations of the component supply devices 60 and the storage forms of the components E that are compatible with each other. Then, a predetermined combination is selected from the four combinations as the combination to be used by the component mounting device 13, and the components E of the selected combination are registered in the production program 25a.

[0096] 21 shows an example of a non-automated line 10a. In this case, a normal feeder 60a, a double-door ALF 60b, and a single-door ALF 60b are acquired from the component supply device information 25d as component supply devices 60 that can be used by the component mounting device 13. In addition, since the components E of "AAAA" and "BBBB" shown in FIG. 19 are specified as compatible components, three combinations are acquired from the compatibility information 25e as combinations of the component supply devices 60 and the storage forms of the components E that are compatible with each other. Then, a predetermined combination is selected from the three combinations as a combination to be used by the component mounting device 13, and the components E of the selected combination are registered in the production program 25a.

[0097] For example, as shown in Fig. 22, the production management device 20 selects a predetermined combination from among a plurality of combinations based on the priority of the component supply device 60 and the number of times components E are replenished. The priority of the component supply device 60 is set in advance based on productivity, etc., and stored in the storage unit 25. The number of times components E are replenished can be obtained by dividing the number of components E to be used (consumed) by the number of components E stored on the reel R. Note that in the priority table shown in Fig. 22, the smaller the numerical value, the higher the priority, and the larger the numerical value, the lower the priority.

[0098] The production management device 20 selects a predetermined combination by selecting the component supply device 60 with the highest priority among multiple combinations of component supply devices 60, and selecting the component E with the least number of replenishments among the components E in a packaging form that is compatible with the selected component supply device 60. Alternatively, the production management device 20 selects a predetermined combination by selecting the component E with the least number of replenishments among multiple combinations of parts E, and selecting the component supply device 60 with the highest priority among the component supply devices 60 that are compatible with the packaging form of the selected parts E.

[0099] Here, an example of selecting a predetermined combination according to priority will be described for the four combinations shown in FIG. 20. For convenience, an example of selecting the component supply device 60 with the highest priority will be described. In this case, the CF60c with the 15-inch compatible component having the highest priority is selected from the CF60c with the 13-inch compatible component and the CF60c with the 15-inch compatible component. Then, the component E with the "BBBB" reel R with the 13-inch reel diameter, which has been replenished the least number of times, is selected from the component E with the "AAAA" reel R with the 7-inch reel diameter and the component E with the "BBBB" reel R with the 13-inch reel diameter. Then, the combination of the CF60c with the 15-inch compatible component and the component E with the "BBBB" component is selected as the combination to be used in the component mounting device 13. Then, the component E with the "BBBB" component is additionally registered or replaced in the production program 25a.

[0100] 23, the production management device 20 selects a predetermined combination from among a plurality of combinations based on a coefficient set in the part supply device 60 and a numerical value based on the number of times part E is replenished (hereinafter referred to as a replenishment load point). The coefficient of the part supply device 60 is set in advance based on productivity and the like, and stored in the storage unit 25. Note that in the coefficient table shown in FIG. 22, a smaller coefficient value indicates higher productivity, and a larger coefficient value indicates lower productivity.

[0101] The production management device 20 obtains a supply load point by multiplying a coefficient set in the part supply device 60 by the number of times part E is supplied, and selects the combination with the smallest obtained supply load point as the specified combination.

[0102] Here, an example of selecting a predetermined combination based on the supply load point will be described for the four combinations shown in FIG. 20. In this case, the supply load point is 3×15=45 for the combination of the 13-inch CF60c and the component E of “AAAA”. The supply load point is 3×2.5=7.5 for the combination of the 13-inch CF60c and the component E of “BBBB”. The supply load point is 2×15=30 for the combination of the 15-inch CF60c and the component E of “AAAA”. The supply load point is 2×2.5=5 for the combination of the 13-inch CF60c and the component E of “BBBB”. In this case, the combination of the 13-inch CF60c and the component E of “BBBB”, which has the smallest supply load point, is selected as the combination to be used by the component mounting device 13. Then, the component E of “BBBB” is additionally registered or replaced in the production program 25a.

[0103] In this embodiment, as described above, the production program 25a used in the component mounting device 13 is created based on the compatibility information 25e. This makes it possible to avoid registering components E in a storage form that restricts placement in the production program 25a, or to avoid registering components E in a storage form that is prone to defects in the production program 25a. In addition, by registering components E on reels R with a large reel diameter in the production program 25a, the frequency of supplying components E can be reduced.

[0104] It should be noted that a predetermined period (such as one month) may have passed from the stage of creating production program 25a to the production preparation stage in which component supply device 60 and components E are arranged in component mounting device 13 in preparation for starting board production. In this case, at the production preparation stage, component supply device 60 selected as the combination to be used by component mounting device 13 may not be in stock. For this reason, production management device 20 reselects the combination to be used by component mounting device 13 at the production preparation stage.

[0105] Specifically, in the production preparation stage, the production management device 20 acquires a combination of the component E registered in the production program 25a and the component supply device 60 that is compatible with the packaging form of the component E and can be used in the component mounting device 13 based on the compatibility information 25e, and selects a predetermined combination from the acquired combinations as a combination to be used in the component mounting device 13 again. At this time, the production management device 20 performs a process of selecting a combination for the component E registered in the production program 25a based on the priority or the supply load point, as in the production stage of the production program 25a. If the component supply device 60 selected in the production stage of the production program 25a is in stock, the same combination as the combination selected in the production stage of the production program 25a is selected. Also, if the component supply device 60 selected in the production stage of the production program 25a is not in stock, a combination different from the combination selected in the production stage of the production program 25a is selected.

[0106] Then, based on an instruction from the production management device 20, the selected combination of component supply device 60 and component E is prepared by worker W and attached to the component mounting device 13.

[0107] (Changing component supply devices during PCB production) As shown in FIG. 24, in the non-automated line 10a, the component supply device 60 used by the component mounting device 13 may be changed during the production of the board. In the example shown in FIG. 24, the component supply device 60 used by the component mounting device 13 is changed from the ALF 60b to the normal feeder 60a. When the component supply device 60 is changed, the component mounting device 13 detects that the component supply device 60 has been changed and transmits change detection information including information on the changed component supply device 60. When the change detection information is received from the component mounting device 13, the production management device 20 inquires of the mobile terminal W1 of the worker W whether the component supply device 60 can be changed. If the change is possible, the production management device 20 selects a component E that is compatible with the changed component supply device 60 based on the changed component supply device 60, and issues a delivery instruction for the selected component E to the component storage device 40 or the like via the setup instruction device 30.

[0108] In this embodiment, when a component E is added and registered in the production program 25a, if it is detected that the component supply device 60 has been changed in the component mounting device 13 during the production stage of the board, the production management device 20 selects a component E that is compatible with the changed component supply device 60 from the components E registered in the production program 25a. The production management device 20 selects a component E that is compatible with the changed component supply device 60 from the components E registered in the production program 25a based on the compatibility information 25e. At this time, if there are multiple combinations, the production management device 20 selects the combination based on the priority or the supply load point, as in the stage of creating the production program 25a.

[0109] In this embodiment, when the production management device 20 detects that the component supply device 60 has been changed by the component mounting device 13 during the production of the board after replacing the component E and registering it in the production program 25a, the production management device 20 re-registers the component E that is compatible with the changed component supply device 60 based on the compatible component database 25c and the compatibility information 25e. That is, the production management device 20 performs the same process as the stage of creating the production program 25a for the component E that has been replaced and registered in the production program 25a. Specifically, the production management device 20 performs a process of identifying the component E that is a compatible part based on the compatible component database 25c, a process of acquiring the storage form of the component E identified based on the component database 25b, and a process of determining the compatibility between the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E based on the compatibility information 25e. In addition, when there are multiple combinations of the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E, the production management device 20 performs a process of selecting a predetermined combination.

[0110] (Log information configuration) For example, in the component mounting system 100, when a component E is added and registered in the production program 25a, log information is recorded indicating which component E among the components E registered in the production program 25a is mounted at the mounting position on the produced board. When mounting the component E on the board, the component mounting device 13 associates the mounting position on the board with the component E mounted at the mounting position among the components E registered in the production program 25a and records it as log information. The log information is, for example, transmitted from the component mounting device 13 to the production management device 20 and managed in the production management device 20.

[0111] Also, for example, in the component mounting system 100, when the production program 25a is replaced with a component E and registered, the names of the production programs 25a before and after the replacement are made different from each other, and the identification information of the produced board is associated with the production program 25a. The identification information of the board is a board ID set for each board. When the production management device 20 creates the production program 25a, it sets a predetermined name to the created production program 25a. When the production management device 20 replaces the component E in the production program 25a with the predetermined name set and registers it, it sets a name different from the predetermined name to the production program 25a after the replacement. At this time, the production management device 20 makes the names different from each other, such as "Ver.1" and "Ver.2", so that the relationship between the production programs 25a before and after the replacement can be identified. Also, the production management device 20 stores the identification information of the produced board and the name of the production program 25a used to produce the board in the storage unit 25 in an associated state.

[0112] (Processing related to circuit board production) 25 to 31, the process related to the production of the board by the component mounting system 100 will be described. First, each stage from the creation of the production program 25a to the production of the board will be described with reference to Fig. 25. Then, the detailed process of each stage will be described.

[0113] As shown in FIG. 25, in step S101, the production program 25a used in the component mounting device 13 is created by the production management device 20 at the stage of creating the production program 25a.

[0114] Then, in a production preparation stage in step S102, preparations for starting production of the board are made based on the production program 25a, etc. In the production preparation stage, setup for the component supply device 60 and the component mounting device 13 for the components E are made, etc.

[0115] Then, in the production stage of step S103, the mounting line 10, which has been prepared to start the production of boards, produces the boards.

[0116] With reference to FIG. 26, the process at the creation stage of the production program 25a in the case of additional registration will be described.

[0117] 26, in step S111, the mounting line 10 for producing boards is determined by the operator W. Then, the operator W performs a predetermined operation on the setting screen 22a of the production management device 20. As a result, in steps S112 to S117, the production management device 20 reprograms the production program 25a of the determined mounting line 10.

[0118] Specifically, in step S112, the arrangement of component supplying device 60 on component mounting device 13 (that is, the component setting position) is determined by production management device 20.

[0119] Then, in step S113, the production management device 20 identifies compatible parts, including the part E registered in the initial production program 25a, based on the compatible parts database 25c.

[0120] Then, in step S114, the storage form of the identified part E is obtained based on the part database 25b.

[0121] Then, in step S115, compatibility between the component supplying device 60 and the storage form of the component E is determined based on the compatibility information 25e.

[0122] Then, in step S116, a combination of component supply devices 60 and storage forms of components E to be used in component mounting device 13 is selected. In step S116, if there are multiple combinations of component supply devices 60 and storage forms of components E, a predetermined combination is selected as the combination to be used in component mounting device 13 based on the priority or the supply load point.

[0123] Then, in step S117, the parts E selected in the combination are registered in the production program 25a. In step S117, if a part E different from the part E registered in the initial production program 25a is selected, the part E is additionally registered in the production program 25a. Note that, if a part E identical to the part E registered in the initial production program 25a is selected, the part E registered in the initial production program 25a is registered as it is.

[0124] Then, in step S118, it is determined whether or not reprogramming has been completed for all parts E in the production program 25a. If it is determined that reprogramming has not been completed for all parts E in the production program 25a, the process proceeds to step S113, where processing is performed for the next part E. If it is determined that reprogramming has been completed for all parts E in the production program 25a, the reprogramming process is terminated.

[0125] With reference to FIG. 27, the process at the production preparation stage in the case of additional registration will be described.

[0126] 27, in step S121, the production management device 20 again selects a combination of the component supplying device 60 used in the component mounting device 13 and the storage form of the component E based on the inventory information of the component supplying device 60. At this time, combinations with the component supplying devices 60 for the multiple components E registered in the production program 25a are acquired, and the combination to be used in the component mounting device 13 is selected from the acquired combinations.

[0127] Then, in step S122, a setup instruction for the selected combination of component supply device 60 and component E is issued by production management device 20 and setup instruction device 30. In step S122, information on component supply device 60 and component E to be setup is transmitted from production management device 20 to setup instruction device 30. Then, instructions for setting up component supply device 60 and component E are transmitted from setup instruction device 30 to component storage device 40, mobile terminal W1 of worker W, etc. Worker W prepares component supply device 60 and component E based on the instructions from setup instruction device 30.

[0128] Then, in step S123, the prepared components E are attached to the component supply device 60 by the worker W. This operation is performed in the work area A for all the prepared components E.

[0129] Then, in step S124, the component supplying device 60 with the component E attached thereto is attached to the component mounting device 13. If the component mounting device 13 is not compatible with automation, the component supplying device 60 (normal feeder 60a or ALF 60b) with the component E attached thereto is transported by the worker W from the work area A to the component mounting device 13, and attached to the component mounting device 13 by the worker W. If the component mounting device 13 is compatible with automation, the component supplying device 60 (CF 60c) with the component E attached thereto is transported by the transport robot 80 from the work area A to the component mounting device 13, and attached to the component mounting device 13 by the transport robot 80. Then, production preparation for the board is completed.

[0130] With reference to FIG. 28, the process at the production stage in the case of additional registration will be described.

[0131] When the production of the board is started after the production preparation of the board is completed, in step S131, as shown in Fig. 28, the production management device 20 determines whether or not a change in the component mounting device 13 of the component supplying device 60 has been detected. If it is determined that a change in the component mounting device 13 of the component supplying device 60 has not been detected, the process proceeds to step S134. If it is determined that a change in the component mounting device 13 of the component supplying device 60 has been detected, the process proceeds to step S132.

[0132] Then, in step S132, a combination of the changed component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E is selected by the production management device 20. In step S132, the part E compatible with the changed component supply device 60 is selected from the parts E registered in the production program 25a, based on the compatibility information 25e.

[0133] Then, in step S133, a setup instruction for the selected combination of parts E is issued by the production management device 20 and the setup instruction device 30. In step S132, information on parts E to be setup is transmitted from the production management device 20 to the setup instruction device 30. Then, an instruction to setup parts E is transmitted from the setup instruction device 30 to the component storage device 40 and the mobile terminal W1 of the worker W, etc. The worker W prepares parts E and attaches them to the component mounting device 13 based on the instruction from the setup instruction device 30.

[0134] Then, in step S134, it is determined whether or not the production of the preset number of boards has been completed. If it is determined that the production of the preset number of boards has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S131, where the production of the boards continues. If it is determined that the production of the preset number of boards has been completed, the processing in the production stage is terminated.

[0135] The process at the creation stage of the production program 25a in the case of replacement registration will be described with reference to Fig. 29. Note that the same processes as those in the flowchart of Fig. 26 are given the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0136] As shown in FIG. 29, in steps S111 to S116 and S118, the same processes as those in the flowchart of FIG. 26 are performed.

[0137] In step S117a, the part E selected in the combination is registered in the production program 25a. In step S117a, if a part E different from the part E registered in the initial production program 25a is selected, the part E is registered in the production program 25a as a replacement. Note that, if a part E identical to the part E registered in the initial production program 25a is selected, the part E registered in the initial production program 25a is registered as it is.

[0138] The process of the production preparation stage in the case of replacement registration will be described with reference to Fig. 30. Note that the same processes as those in the flowchart of Fig. 27 are given the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0139] As shown in FIG. 30, in steps S122 to S124, the same processes as those in the flowchart of FIG. 27 are performed.

[0140] Furthermore, in step S121a, the production management device 20 again selects a combination of the component supply device 60 used in the component mounting device 13 and the storage form of the component E based on the inventory information of the component supply device 60. At this time, a combination with the component supply device 60 for one component E registered in the production program 25a is acquired, and the combination used in the component mounting device 13 is selected from the acquired combinations.

[0141] The process of the production preparation stage in the case of replacement registration will be described with reference to Fig. 31. Note that the same processes as those in the flowchart of Fig. 28 are given the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0142] As shown in Fig. 31, in steps S131, S133, and S134, the same processes as those in the flowchart of Fig. 28 are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S131 that a change in the component mounting device 13 of the component supplying device 60 has been detected, in steps S141 to S145, the same processes as those in steps S113 to S117a in the creation stage of the production program 25a in Fig. 29 are performed.

[0143] Specifically, in step S141, the production management device 20 identifies compatible parts including the part E registered as a replacement in the production program 25a based on the compatible parts database 25c.

[0144] Then, in step S142, the storage form of the identified part E is obtained based on the part database 25b.

[0145] Then, in step S143, a compatibility between the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E is determined based on the compatibility information 25e. At this time, the compatibility between the component supply device 60 after the change and the storage form of the component E is determined by applying the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E after the change to the compatibility information 25e.

[0146] Then, in step S144, a combination of component supply devices 60 and storage forms of components E to be used in component mounting device 13 is selected. In step S144, if there are multiple combinations of component supply devices 60 and storage forms of components E, a predetermined combination is selected as the combination to be used in component mounting device 13 based on the priority or the supply load point.

[0147] Then, in step S145, the part E selected in the combination is registered in the production program 25a. In step S145, if a part E different from the part E registered in the production program 25a is selected, the part E is registered in the production program 25a as a replacement. Note that, if a part E identical to the part E registered in the production program 25a is selected, the part E registered in the production program 25a is registered as it is.

[0148] (Effects of this embodiment) In this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

[0149] In this embodiment, as described above, the production management device 20 is configured to register the component E in the production program 25a based on the compatibility information 25e regarding whether the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E are compatible. This allows the component E to be registered in the production program 25a in consideration of the compatibility (compatibility) between the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E. As a result, it is possible to prevent the board from being produced efficiently due to the poor compatibility between the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E. In addition, it is possible for the user to register the component E in the production program 25a in consideration of the compatibility between the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E. However, when the user manually registers the component E in the production program 25a, the user is required to take the time to perform the work and there is a risk of a registration error due to a user's mistake. In contrast, the production management device 20 allows the component E to be registered in the production program 25a in consideration of the compatibility between the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E, so that the user can save the time and effort of the user and avoid a registration error due to a user's mistake.

[0150] In the present embodiment, as described above, the storage form of the component E includes the reel diameter of the reel R of the tape component, the tape material of the tape component, and the type of storage section. This allows the component E to be registered in the production program 25a in consideration of the compatibility (suitability) between the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E, including the reel diameter of the reel R of the tape component, the tape material of the tape component, and the type of storage section. For example, when considering the compatibility between the component supply device 60 and the reel diameter of the reel R of the tape component, it is possible to prevent a tape component with a reel R having a reel diameter that cannot be used with the component supply device 60 from being registered in the production program 25a, and therefore it is possible to prevent the occurrence of redoing preparation due to the erroneous preparation of a tape component with a reel R having a reel diameter that cannot be used with the component supply device 60. Furthermore, for example, when considering the compatibility between the component supplying device 60 and the tape material of the tape component, it is possible to prevent tape components made of a tape material that is likely to cause quality defects when used in the component supplying device 60 from being registered in the production program 25a, thereby preventing quality defects from occurring due to the use of tape components made of a tape material that is likely to cause quality defects when used in the component supplying device 60. Furthermore, for example, when considering the compatibility between the component supplying device 60 and the type of storage unit, it is possible to prevent redoing preparation due to the erroneous preparation of a storage unit component E of a type that cannot be used with the component supplying device 60.

[0151] In the present embodiment, as described above, the production management device 20 is configured to obtain a combination of a mutually compatible component supply device 60 and a storage form of the component E based on the compatibility information 25e, and when there are multiple combinations, select a predetermined combination from the multiple combinations as a combination to be used by the component mounting device 13, and register the selected combination of the component E in the production program 25a. As a result, even when there are multiple combinations, the component E whose storage form is compatible with the component supply device 60 can be easily registered in the production program 25a, and therefore it is possible to easily prevent the inability to efficiently produce boards due to poor compatibility (compatibility) between the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E.

[0152] Also, in this embodiment, as described above, the production management device 20 is configured to select a predetermined combination from among a plurality of combinations based on the priority of the component supply device 60 and the number of times components E are replenished. This allows a predetermined combination with high productivity to be selected from among the plurality of combinations as a combination to be used by the component mounting device 13, and the components E of the selected combination to be registered in the production program 25a. As a result, the production of boards can be performed more efficiently.

[0153] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described above, the production management device 20 is configured to select a predetermined combination from among a plurality of combinations based on a numerical value based on the coefficient set in the component supply device 60 and the number of times components E are replenished. Even with this configuration, a predetermined combination with high productivity can be selected from among the plurality of combinations as a combination to be used by the component mounting device 13, and the components E of the selected combination can be registered in the production program 25a. As a result, board production can be performed more efficiently.

[0154] In addition, in this embodiment, as described above, the production management device 20 is configured to identify the parts E having different storage forms based on the compatible parts database 25c related to electrically compatible parts having different storage forms, acquire the storage form of the identified parts E, and register the parts E in the production program 25a based on the acquired storage form and compatibility information 25e of the parts E. This makes it possible to easily select the parts E having good compatibility (suitability) with the part supply device 60 from among the parts E having different storage forms, and therefore makes it possible to easily prevent the board production from becoming inefficient due to incompatibility between the part supply device 60 and the storage form of the parts E.

[0155] In this embodiment, as described above, the compatible parts database 25c is a database in which compatible parts are registered by group. The production management device 20 is configured to search for parts E having different storage forms from the compatible parts database 25c and acquire the storage form of the searched parts E. This makes it possible to easily search for and identify parts E having different storage forms using the compatible parts database 25c.

[0156] In this embodiment, as described above, the production management device 20 is configured to register the part E in the production program 25a so that, when a part E different from the part E initially registered in the production program 25a is selected, the selected part E is added or replaced. This allows multiple parts E to be registered in the production program 25a when registering the part E to be added to the production program 25a, making it possible to flexibly respond to cases such as a change in the part supply device 60 to be used. Also, when registering the part E to be replaced in the production program 25a, only one part E can be registered in the production program 25a, making it possible to simplify the shipping process of the part E.

[0157] In this embodiment, as described above, when the production management device 20 adds and registers the component E in the production program 25a, if it is detected that the component supply device 60 has been changed in the component mounting device 13 during the production of the board, the production management device 20 is configured to select the component E that is compatible with the changed component supply device 60 from the components E registered in the production program 25a based on the compatibility information 25e. This makes it possible to select the component E that is compatible with the changed component supply device 60 from the components E registered in the production program 25a, so there is no need to rewrite the production program 25a (re-register the component E). As a result, it is possible to easily respond to a change in the component supply device 60 during the production of the board.

[0158] In this embodiment, as described above, when the production management device 20 detects that the component supply device 60 has been changed in the component mounting device 13 during the production of the board, the production management device 20 is configured to re-register the component E that is compatible with the changed component supply device 60 based on the compatible component database 25c related to electrically compatible components with different storage forms and the compatibility information 25e if the production management device 20 detects that the component supply device 60 has been changed in the component mounting device 13 during the production of the board. This allows the production management device 20 to re-register the component E based on the compatible component database 25c and the compatibility information 25e, so that even when the production program 25a is replaced and registered, it is possible to easily respond to the change in the component supply device 60 during the production of the board.

[0159] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described above, when a component E is added and registered in the production program 25a, log information is recorded to indicate which component E among the components E registered in the production program 25a is mounted at the mounting position of the produced board. This makes it possible to confirm after the fact which component E among the components E registered in the production program 25a is mounted at the mounting position of the produced board based on the log information, so that traceability can be ensured even when a component E is added and registered in the production program 25a.

[0160] In addition, in this embodiment, as described above, when the production program 25a is replaced with the component E and registered, the names of the production programs 25a before and after the replacement are made different from each other, and the identification information of the produced board is associated with the production program 25a. This makes it possible to identify the production program 25a used to produce the board based on the identification information of the produced board, so that it is possible to confirm after the fact which component E is mounted at the mounting position on the board based on the identified production program 25a. As a result, even when the production program 25a is replaced with the component E and registered, traceability (possibility of tracing) can be ensured.

[0161] In the present embodiment, as described above, the component supply device 60 includes the normal feeder 60a and the ALF 60b that are transported to the component mounting device 13 by the user, and the CF 60c that is transported to the component mounting device 13 by the transport robot, and the production management device 20 is configured to register the component E in the production program 25a based on compatibility information 25e regarding whether the component supply device 60 including the normal feeder 60a, the ALF 60b, and the CF 60c is compatible with the storage form of the component E. In this way, in a case where the combination of the component supply device 60 and the packaging form of the component E is likely to be diverse due to the existence of the normal feeder 60a, the ALF 60b, and the CF 60c, the component E can be registered in the production program 25a in consideration of the compatibility between the component supply device 60 and the storage form of the component E.

[0162] (Modification) The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered to be illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims, not by the description of the embodiments above, and further includes all modifications (variations) within the meaning and scope of the claims.

[0163] For example, in the above embodiment, an example of applying the present invention to a component mounting system provided with a non-automated line and an automated line has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention may be applied to a component mounting system provided with only a non-automated line, or a component mounting system provided with only an automated line. The present invention may also be applied to a component mounting system provided with a mixed line in which non-automated component mounting devices and automated component mounting devices are mixed. Note that the present invention is particularly effective in a component mounting system in which non-automated component mounting devices and automated component mounting devices are mixed and various component supply devices are present, such as the component mounting system of the above embodiment and the component mounting system provided with a mixed line.

[0164] In the above embodiment, the production management device is provided as a control device that creates the production program, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, something other than the production management device (such as a dedicated PC) may be provided as a control device that creates the production program.

[0165] In the above embodiment, the component storage form includes the reel diameter of the reel of the tape component, the material of the tape component, and the type of the storage section, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the component storage form may include at least one of the reel diameter of the reel of the tape component, the material of the tape component, and the type of the storage section. Furthermore, the component storage form may include other than the reel diameter of the reel of the tape component, the material of the tape component, and the type of the storage section.

[0166] In the above embodiment, the production management device (control device) selects a predetermined combination from among a plurality of combinations based on the priority of the part supply device and the number of times parts are replenished, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control device may select a predetermined combination from among a plurality of combinations based on at least one of the priority of the part supply device and the number of times parts are replenished.

[0167] In the above embodiment, the production management device (control device) selects a predetermined combination from among a plurality of combinations based on a supply load point obtained by multiplying a coefficient set in the part supply device by the number of times the parts are supplied, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control device may select a predetermined combination from among a plurality of combinations based on a supply load point calculated by a calculation method (such as addition) other than multiplying a coefficient set in the part supply device by the number of times the parts are supplied.

[0168] In the above embodiment, the compatible parts information is a compatible parts database, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the compatible parts information may be something other than a compatible parts database as long as it is possible to identify compatible parts.

[0169] In addition, in the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the compatibility information was a compatibility table, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the compatibility information may be something other than a compatibility table, so long as it is possible to determine whether or not a component supply device and a component storage form are compatible. Furthermore, the content of the compatibility information (compatibility determination) in the above embodiment is an example, and is not fixed. The content of the compatibility information may be set appropriately depending on the compatibility between a component supply device used in a component mounting system and a component storage form. [Explanation of symbols]

[0170] 13 Component mounting equipment 20 Production control device (control device) 25a Production Program 25c Compatible Parts Database (Compatible Parts Information) 25e Compatibility Information 60 Parts supply device 60a Normal feeder (first component supply device) 60b Autoloading feeder (first part supply device) 60c Cassette feeder (second component supply device) 80 Transport Robot 100 Component Mounting System E Parts R Reel W Worker (user)

Claims

1. a component mounting device that mounts components supplied from the component supply device onto a board; a control device that is used in the component mounting device and creates a production program in which the components to be mounted at the mounting positions on the board are registered; the control device is configured to register the part in the production program based on compatibility information regarding whether the part supply device and a storage form of the part are compatible with each other; the control device obtains a combination of the component supply device and the storage form of the components that are compatible with each other based on the compatibility information, and if there are multiple combinations, selects a predetermined combination from the multiple combinations as the combination to be used by the component mounting device based on either the priority of the component supply device, the number of times the components are supplied, or a numerical value based on a coefficient set in the component supply device and the number of times the components are supplied, and is configured to register the components of the selected combination in the production program.

2. 2. The component mounting system according to claim 1, wherein the component storage form includes at least one of a reel diameter of a reel of a tape component, a tape material of the tape component, and a type of a storage section.

3. 3. The component mounting system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control device is configured to identify components having different storage forms based on compatible component information regarding electrically compatible components having different storage forms, obtain the storage forms of the identified components, and register the components in the production program based on the obtained storage forms of the components and the compatibility information.

4. the compatible parts information is a compatible parts database in which the compatible parts are registered by group, 4. The component mounting system according to claim 3, wherein the control device is configured to search the compatible component database for the components having different storage configurations, and to acquire the storage configurations of the searched components.

5. The component mounting system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the control device is configured to register a component in the production program so as to add or replace the selected component when a component different from the component originally registered in the production program is selected.

6. A component mounting device that mounts components supplied from a component supply device onto a substrate; a control device that is used in the component mounting device and creates a production program in which the components to be mounted at the mounting positions on the board are registered; the control device is configured to register the part in the production program based on compatibility information regarding whether the part supply device and a storage form of the part are compatible with each other; the control device is configured to register the part in the production program so as to add or replace the selected part when the part different from the part initially registered in the production program is selected, a control device that is configured to, when the component is added and registered in the production program, select, if it is detected during production of the board that the component supply device has been changed in the component mounting device, a component that is compatible with the changed component supply device from the components registered in the production program based on the compatibility information.

7. A component mounting device that mounts components supplied from a component supply device onto a substrate; a control device that is used in the component mounting device and creates a production program in which the components to be mounted at the mounting positions on the board are registered; the control device is configured to register the part in the production program based on compatibility information regarding whether the part supply device and a storage form of the part are compatible with each other; the control device is configured to register the part in the production program so as to add or replace the selected part when the part different from the part initially registered in the production program is selected, a control device for controlling a component mounting system configured to, when the control device detects that the component supply device has been changed in the component mounting device during production of the board, re-register the component that is compatible with the changed component supply device based on compatible component information relating to electrically compatible components having different storage forms and the compatibility information when the control device replaces and registers the component in the production program,

8. 7. The component mounting system according to claim 5 or 6, wherein when a component is added and registered in the production program, log information indicating which of the components registered in the production program is mounted at a mounting position on the produced board is recorded.

9. The component mounting system according to claim 5 or 7, wherein when the component is replaced and registered in the production program, the names of the production programs before and after the replacement are made different from each other, and identification information of the produced board is associated with the production program.

10. the component supplying device includes a first component supplying device that is transported to the component mounting device by a user, and a second component supplying device that is transported to the component mounting device by a transport robot, The component mounting system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the control device is configured to register the components in the production program based on the compatibility information regarding whether the component supply devices, including the first component supply device and the second component supply device, are compatible with the storage form of the components.

11. mounting components supplied from the component supply device onto a board by the component mounting device; creating a production program used by the component mounting device, in which the components to be mounted at the mounting positions on the board are registered; the step of creating the production program includes a step of registering the parts in the production program based on compatibility information regarding whether the part supply device and a storage form of the parts are compatible with each other; a step of creating the production program for a component mounting device, the step of obtaining a combination of the component supply device and the storage form of the components that are compatible with each other based on the compatibility information, and if a plurality of combinations exist, selecting a predetermined combination from the plurality of combinations as the combination to be used by the component mounting device based on either the priority of the component supply device, the number of times the components are supplied, or a numerical value based on a coefficient set in the component supply device and the number of times the components are supplied, and registering the components of the selected combination in the production program.

12. 12. The component mounting method according to claim 11, wherein the component storage form includes at least one of a reel diameter of a tape component reel, a tape material of the tape component, and a type of storage section.

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