Load & Clamp
PCB enters, width adjusts and the board is located and clamped.
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The manual states a 3-second PCB installation time.
THT Automation · Odd-Form Insertion
Automate the Components SMT Can’t Place.
S7020T Automatic Terminal Insertion Machine. Automated feeding, vision correction, insertion and clinching for tact switches, connectors, copper inserts and axial terminals.
S7020T · 1–4 Heads
Vision-corrected THT
Vision-corrected THT
0.6 s / pointTact switch theoretical speed
380 × 280 mmMaximum published PCB size
0.015 mmAutomatic vision correction
1–4 headsOptional insertion head count
Component applications
Built for Components Conventional SMT Cannot Handle.
For through-hole parts that are bulky, irregular, force-sensitive or need a controlled clinch, the insertion path is engineered around the actual component and packaging.
The drawings below are classification icons, not component photographs. Feeder and tooling suitability are confirmed with your samples.
Tact SwitchBulk-fed compact switches
Strip ConnectorMulti-pin terminal bodies
Copper InsertBulk component feeding
Axial Braided Component52 mm tape accepted
Odd-Form TerminalSample-evaluated tooling
Working process
From PCB Loading to Finished Insertion.
A controlled flow from board registration to a completed, logged insertion cycle. Expand a step for the published process detail.
Vision Correction
Camera reads actual holes and corrects the offset against NC data.
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Published automatic correction accuracy: 0.015 mm.
Component Feeding
Bowl, track or tape feeder presents the component to the head.
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Feeder selection follows component packaging.
Force-Controlled Insertion
The head places the part while the selected force-monitoring option checks the cycle.
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Insertion force detection is shown as optional in the published specification.
Clinch & Verification
Tooling forms the selected clinch and verifies insertion completion.
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Inward, outward and N-form clinching are listed for the family.
Data Logging & Unloading
Production data is recorded; manual or inline handling moves the board on.
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Automatic load/unload is configuration-dependent.
Southern Machinery S7000 / S7020T machine-family insertion area.
Machine capability
Inside the S7020T.
Open a capability to see how it is used in the insertion cycle. Published facts are separated from configuration advice.
The camera compares actual PCB hole positions with NC data and applies correction. The manual also lists visual programming and insertion-result checking.
Published table resolution is 0.001 mm/pulse, with 0.025 mm point-to-point positioning and 0.05 mm repeat positioning.
Insertion force detection is specified as an option. Include it in the final configuration if the application requires an over-force stop condition.
The published special-functions list includes material QR code scanning to support material confirmation before production.
Automatic width adjustment is listed among the machine special functions; conveyor and line interfaces remain subject to the selected handling configuration.
Programming functions listed in the manual include online visual programming, visual correction and Excel-format data support.
Feed system
One Machine. Multiple Feeding Methods.
Packaging is not a secondary detail: it determines the feeder, layout and changeover plan. Southern Machinery matches the feed solution to the component you actually receive.
Bulk solutionBowl FeederFor suitable bulk tact switches, connectors and inserts.
Transfer pathLinear TrackGuides oriented parts from bowl to insertion position.
Tape solutionTape FeederPublished for axial braided components on 52 mm tape.
Custom evaluationBulk Component FeedingFeeding geometry is confirmed against real parts and presentation.
Application fitAxial Braided FeedingFor the specified axial braided component category.
Before quotationSample ValidationSend component, packaging and target throughput for a feeder review.
Need to choose the feeder before you quote?Send a terminal sample and its actual packaging; we will review the feed path with you.
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Published Machine Data, Organised for Engineering Review.
Select a category rather than searching one long table. Values below are taken from the S7020T published manual or the related S-7000T solution document.
Performance
Theoretical values need to be read with the part type and head configuration.
| Insert part object | Tact switch · strip connector · copper insert (iron) · axial braided |
|---|---|
| Theoretical speed | 0.6 s/point tact switch · 0.55 s/point connector · 0.55 s/point copper insert · 1 s/point axial braided |
| Worktable resolution | 0.001 mm/pulse |
| Point-to-point positioning | 0.025 mm |
| Repeat positioning | 0.05 mm |
PCB Handling
Board dimensions and handling options for the published platform.
| Minimum PCB | 80 × 80 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum PCB | 380 × 280 mm |
| PCB installation | 3 seconds |
| Width handling | Automatic width adjustment listed as a special function |
| Load / unload | Manual or automatic PCB load and unload, configuration dependent |
Insertion & Clinching
Family capability data from the S-7000T terminal insertion solution sheet.
| Terminal thickness | 0.5–1.2 mm |
|---|---|
| Insertion angle | 360°, in 1° increments |
| Clinch modes | Inward clinching · outward clinching · N form |
| Insertion rate | Up to 2 insertions/second at 5.08 mm pitch |
| Insertion heads | 1 to 4, optional |
Feeding
Component packaging drives feeder selection.
| Bulk parts | Tact switch, connector and copper insert |
|---|---|
| Axial braided | 52 mm tape |
| Bulk feed system | Bowl feeder + track |
| Axial feed system | Tape feeder |
| Material confirmation | Material QR code scanning listed as a special function |
Vision & Accuracy
Vision functions are used for correction, visual programming and production checking.
| Automatic correction | 0.015 mm |
|---|---|
| Programming | Online visual programming · visual correction · Excel format |
| Positioning | 0.025 mm point-to-point · 0.05 mm repeat positioning |
| Force detection | Optional insertion force detection |
Control
Published HMI, programming and interface data.
| Control system | Windows-based intelligent insertion control system |
|---|---|
| Display | 17-inch colour LCD |
| Data input | USB · manual entry |
| Interface | RS-232C |
| Servo motion | Panasonic controller and motor drive stated in source material |
Utilities & Environment
Plan final services against the quotation drawing and local code.
| Power | AC220V ±10V, single phase, 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Manual power entry | 1.6 kVA · 2.0 kW maximum |
| Air | 5–6 kgf/cm² · 0.6 m³/min compressed air consumption |
| Noise | 70 dB |
| Manual environment | 5–25 °C; 20–95% RH (solution sheet also states 30–70% RH) |
Dimensions & Weight
These values vary across first-party documents. Use the technical data note and obtain the final configuration drawing.
| Manual dimension | 2160 × 1330 × 1530 mm |
|---|---|
| Manual weight | 1500 kg |
| S-7000T sheet dimension | 1700 × 1300 × 1600 mm (2-head configuration) |
| S-7000T sheet weight | 1200 kg |
Terminal & clinching capability
Make the Joint as Deliberate as the Insertion.
Clinch form, hole geometry and head count are tooling decisions that should be validated on a production-representative sample board.
Terminal thickness0.5–1.2 mm
Insertion angle360° in 1° increments
PCB hole requirement0.5 ± 0.1 mm larger than component foot
Component distance≥ 2 mm
Insertion rateUp to 2/sec at 5.08 mm pitch
Head options1–4, optional
Clinch form selection
Illustrative joint-direction schematic. Final clinch tooling is based on the component and required joint.
Inward
Outward
N-Form
Validate the clinch with a real board.Send the component and PCB sample so the joint form, tooling and required pull-test plan can be reviewed.
Send Sample DetailsMachine gallery
Details That Matter on the Shop Floor.
Machine-family photos focused on the insertion area, feeding and clinching details. Select a thumbnail or open any image for a full-screen view.
Gallery images illustrate the S7000 / S7020T terminal insertion machine family and its production mechanisms.
Production video
Watch the S7020T in Production.
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Configuration builder
Configure Your Insertion Solution.
This is a front-end planning aid, not an automatic quotation. The final configuration is confirmed only after component and PCB evaluation.
Tell us what needs to be inserted.
Select a starting point. The summary gives an equipment engineer a clearer evaluation brief.
Payback calculator
What Could Automation Save?
A conservative, front-end estimate based primarily on labour savings. It does not claim yield, rework, floor-space or quality savings.
Your planning inputs
Installation planning
Set Up the Services Before the Machine Arrives.
The final drawing takes priority. These published requirements are a practical planning starting point for your facilities and commissioning team.
Power
AC220V ±10V, single phase, 50/60 Hz. Source documents state 1.6 kVA / 2.0 kW max and 2 kVA; plan the circuit to the final electrical drawing.
Air
Published requirement is 5–6 kgf/cm² and around 0.6 m³/min. Regulate air at the machine rather than assuming line pressure is stable.
Environment
Manual states 5–25 °C and 20–95% RH; solution sheet states 30–70% RH. Use the tighter condition in your local site plan.
Before start-up
Confirm power, air gauge and a clear working area. Follow the current operating manual and your site safety procedure.
Industrial PC
The manual identifies the computer as dedicated to the machine. Keep control software and media under your qualified maintenance process.
Line integration
Manual loading or automatic load/unload affects conveyor interfaces, board flow and floor layout. Review them with the final configuration.
Published documents list tact switches, strip connectors, copper or iron inserts, and axial braided components. The correct feed path and tooling are confirmed using your component sample and packaging.
Yes. One to four insertion heads are listed as optional. More heads can handle more terminal types in one pass, but they affect footprint and configuration.
The published solution sheet lists one to four insertion heads. We recommend the number after reviewing the terminal mix, output target and floor layout.
The S7020T manual gives 80 × 80 mm minimum and 380 × 280 mm maximum PCB size. Send the drawing if your board is near a limit or has unusual handling requirements.
Published programming functions include online visual programming, visual correction and Excel format. The manual also describes vision correction against the NC data.
Yes. The published automatic correction accuracy is 0.015 mm. Vision functions in the source material also cover visual programming and insertion-result checking.
Manual board loading and automatic PCB load/unload are listed as configuration choices. Suitability for a specific line depends on interfaces, board-flow direction and the final conveyor layout.
The published configuration names bowl feeder + track for compatible bulk tact switches, connectors and copper inserts, plus a tape feeder for axial braided components on 52 mm tape.
Send us a component sample, PCB, Gerber or PCB drawing, BOM and component-packaging information. Southern Machinery can evaluate feeding, insertion, clinch, PCB compatibility, cycle time and machine configuration.
Technical evaluation
Not Sure Whether Your Terminal Can Be Automated?
Send us the component, PCB drawing or sample. We will review the application as an insertion process, not just match it against a catalogue line.
- Feeding
- Insertion
- Clinch
- PCB compatibility
- Cycle time
- Machine configuration