Panasonic
CM 602
The Panasonic CM 602 is a pick and place machine designed for SMT assembly. The CM 602 is available with multiple placement head configurations, such as H3, H8, and H12 heads.[1][2][3][4][5]
What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe machine is an automated system that places surface-mount components onto printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Pick and place machines are critical to SMT assembly lines, performing the high-speed placement of components such as resistors, capacitors, and integrated circuits.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA vision system on the machine aligns each component to the PCB's solder pads before placement.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedIn an SMT assembly line, the pick and place machine is located after solder paste printing and before reflow soldering.
Downstream processes include reflow soldering, where the solder paste is melted to form permanent electrical connections, and then inspection or testing steps.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedPick and place machines are used to assemble printed circuit boards for a wide range of electronic products, including consumer electronics, automotive electronics, telecommunications equipment, and industrial controls.
What do the numbers mean?
Configuration & options13
- The CM602 (8+3+DT Tray) includes 2 sets of H8 placement heads, 2 sets of H3 placement heads, 3 table carts, and 1 DT Tray.[1]
- The device is configured as a single-track unit and is in OK status. Excluding feeder and noise[1]
- The CM602 (12+12) includes 4 sets of H12 placement heads and 4 table carts.[2]
- The device is configured as a single rail and is in OK status. Excluding feeder and noise[2]
- The CM602(12+8) includes 2 sets of H12 placement heads, 2 sets of H8 placement heads, and 4 table carts.[3]
- The device is configured as a single-track unit and is in OK status.[3]
- The device is configured as a single rail and is in OK status. Excluding feeder and noise[5]
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM602 (8+3+DT Tray) | — | 2008 | Includes 2 sets of H8 placement heads, 2 sets of H3 placement heads, 3 table carts, and 1 DT Tray; configured as a single-track unit. | Equipment inventory listing[1] |
| CM602 (12+12) | — | 2006 | Includes 4 sets of H12 placement heads and 4 table carts; configured as a single rail. | Equipment inventory listing[2] |
| CM602 (12+8) | — | 2006 | Includes 2 sets of H12 placement heads, 2 sets of H8 placement heads, and 4 table carts; configured as a single-track unit. | Equipment inventory listing[3] |
Parts & consumables
Tracked replaceable assemblies, spares criticality, and availability status across all major subsystems. Each entry cites its source.
- Panasonic CM 602 SMT Spare PartsIn Productionsource[6]
Where are the manuals?
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the CM 602 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the CM 602 are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the CM 602 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the CM 602 are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the CM 602 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the CM 602 are on record.
Answerable by: university cleanroom staff or an OEM application specialist
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Sources & citations
Sources (6)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]Inventory photo
- [3]inventory listing
- [4]Equipment inventory listing
- [5]inventory listing
- [6]Equipment inventory listing
Last updated Sep 28, 2026.
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