JP2023168779A - Component mounting work support device, component mounting work support method, and component mounting work support program - Google Patents

Abstract

To make it possible to suppress the number of component storage members in use present at a production site.SOLUTION: A component type (first target component type) of a component E to be mounted on a component mounting machine 4 (work target mounting machine) that is a target of component mounting work is acquired (steps S402 and S502). Components E of the relevant component type stored in a component supply tape 152 (component storage member) attached to a tape feeder 421 (component supply machine) of another component mounting machine 4 different from the work target mounting machine 4 among a plurality of component mounting machines 4, in other words, components E (first same type components) of the same component type are searched for (steps S403 and S503). Among the components E (first same type components) searched for in steps S403 and S503, a candidate component E that is not scheduled to be used for component mounting in the other component mounting machines 4 is searched for (steps S404 and S504), and a worker is notified of the candidate component E (steps S407 and S507).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7A

Description

The present invention relates to a technology that supports the work of setting up components for a component mounting machine that mounts components on a board.

As described in Patent Document 1, a component mounter is generally used that mounts components on a board by transferring the components supplied by a feeder (tape feeder, tray feeder, etc.) onto the board using the component mounter. ing. When starting component mounting using such a component mounting machine, it is necessary to attach a component storage member (tape, tray, etc.) for storing components to a feeder. Furthermore, if the component storage member runs out of components after the start of component mounting, it is necessary to mount a new component storage member on the feeder.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-134691

These operations are performed by mounting a component storage member taken out from a component storage into a component feeder of a component mounting machine. However, each time a work is required, a new component storage member is attached to the component mounting machine, so that a large number of partially used component storage members may exist at the production site.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to make it possible to suppress the number of component storage members that are in use at a production site using a component mounting machine that mounts components on a board.

The component mounting work support device according to the present invention is one of a plurality of component mounting machines that performs component mounting in which components stored in a component storage member are supplied by a component supply machine and mounted on a board by a mounting head. a first acquisition unit that acquires a first target component type that is the type of component to be mounted on a machine; and a first acquisition unit that acquires a first target component type that is the type of component to be mounted on a machine; a first similar component search section that searches for a component of a first target component type stored in a component storage member, as a first similar component; The present invention includes a candidate part search unit that searches for candidate parts that are not scheduled to be used, and a notification unit that notifies work subjects of candidate parts.

The component mounting work support method according to the present invention provides a method for mounting a work target on a plurality of component mounting machines that execute component mounting in which components stored in a component storage member are supplied by a component supply machine and mounted on a board by a mounting head. A process of acquiring a first target component type, which is the type of component to be mounted on a machine, and a process of storing components mounted on a component feeding machine of another component mounter different from the work target mounter among multiple component mounters. A step of searching for a component of a first target component type stored in a member as a first similar component, and searching for a candidate component that is not scheduled to be used for component mounting in another component mounting machine among the first similar components. The present invention includes a candidate parts search unit for searching for candidate parts, and a process for notifying a worker of candidate parts.

The component mounting work support program according to the present invention is configured to select one of a plurality of component mounting machines that executes component mounting in which components stored in a component storage member are supplied by a component supply machine and mounted on a board by a mounting head. A process of acquiring a first target component type, which is the type of component to be mounted on a machine, and a process of storing components mounted on a component feeding machine of another component mounter different from the work target mounter among multiple component mounters. A step of searching for a component of a first target component type stored in a member as a first similar component, and searching for a candidate component that is not scheduled to be used for component mounting in another component mounting machine among the first similar components. A computer is made to execute a candidate parts search unit for searching for candidate parts, and a process for notifying the work person of the candidate parts.

In the present invention (component mounting work support device, component mounting work support method, and component mounting work support program) configured as described above, the type of component to be mounted on the work target mounting machine among the plurality of component mounting machines is A first target part type is acquired. Further, among the plurality of component mounters, a component of the first target component type stored in a component storage member attached to a component supplying machine of another component mounter different from the work target mounter is stored as a first similar component. Searched. Then, among the first similar components, candidate components that are not scheduled to be used for component mounting in other component mounting machines are searched, and the candidate components are notified to the operator. In other words, when the main body of work attaches a component storage member to the target mounter, the same type of component (first similar component) as the component to be installed in the target mounter is installed in another component mounter. Furthermore, if there is a candidate component among the first similar components that is not scheduled to be used in another component mounter, the worker is notified of this candidate component. Therefore, by transferring the component storage member that stores this candidate component from another component mounter to the target mounter, the operator can mount the component storage member that is in use on the target mounter. As a result, it is possible to suppress the number of partially used component storage members present at a production site using a component mounting machine that mounts components onto a board.

Further, the first similar parts search unit selects, as a first similar part, a part of the first target part type that is removed from the parts supply machine of the parts supply machine and stored in a parts storage member stored in the parts storage. The component mounting work support device may be configured to further search. With this configuration, the partially used component storage members stored in the component storage can be attached to the work target mounting machine and used, thereby reducing the number of partially used component storage members existing at the production site. becomes possible.

Further, component mounting includes acquisition of a first target part type by the first acquisition section, search for a first similar component by a first similar component search section, search for a candidate component by a candidate component search section, and notification of a candidate component by a notification section. The component mounting work support device may be configured to perform work support at a predetermined timing. With this configuration, it is possible to use the partially used component storage members present at the production site at a predetermined timing by attaching them to the work target mounting machine, thereby suppressing the number of partially used component storage members present at the production site. It becomes possible to do so.

Specifically, the component mounting work support device may be configured to perform component mounting work support before the work target mounting machine starts component mounting. With such a configuration, it is possible to attach and use the partially used component storage member existing at the production site to the target mounter before starting component mounting by the target mounter. It becomes possible to suppress the number of component storage members.

Further, the component storage member is attached with a component identifier that identifies the type of component stored in the component storage member, and the first acquisition unit is configured to attach a component identifier to the selected storage member that is the component storage member selected by the work subject. The first acquisition unit acquires the component identifier indicated by the component identifier as a first target component type, and when the first acquisition unit acquires the component identifier, performs component mounting work support. The device may also be configured. With such a configuration, when the first acquisition unit acquires the component identifier attached to the selected storage member, the component storage member that is in use and is present at the production site can be used by being attached to the work target mounting machine. , it becomes possible to suppress the number of parts storage members that are in use at the production site.

Further, the parts supply machine is attached with a supply machine identifier for identifying the parts supply machine, and the first acquisition unit is attached to the parts supply machine to which the selected storage member, which is the parts storage member selected by the work subject, is attached. The first acquisition unit acquires the supplied supply machine identifier and acquires the type of component indicated by the supply machine identifier as a first target part type, and when the first acquisition unit acquires the supply machine identifier, performs component mounting work support. A component mounting work support device may also be configured. In this configuration, when the first acquisition unit acquires the supply machine identifier attached to the component supply machine to which the selected storage member is attached, the component storage member that is currently in use at the production site is transferred to the work target mounting machine. It can be installed and used, and it becomes possible to suppress the number of parts storage members that are in use at the production site.

The candidate component search unit also searches for a first similar component that is not scheduled to be used for component mounting in another component mounting machine and whose remaining number to be stored in the component storage member is less than the number of components to be stored in the selected storage member. The component mounting work support device may be configured to search for components as candidate components. With this configuration, a partially used component storage member with a small number of remaining components can be attached to the work target mounting machine and used, and the parts stored in the component storage member can be used up and used at the production site. It becomes possible to suppress the number of parts storage members in the middle.

The candidate component search unit also calculates the number of parts of the first target component type that will be used in the target mounting machine after the component storage member that stores the components of the first target component type is mounted on the target mounting machine. After acquiring a certain number of used parts, the candidate parts search unit selects as candidates the first similar parts stored in N parts storage members (N is a positive integer of 2 or more) in descending order of the number of remaining parts in the parts storage members. The total number of parts searched as parts and stored in the 1st to (N-1)th parts storage member in descending order of the number of remaining parts in the parts storage member among the N parts storage members is the number of parts used. The component mounting work support device is configured such that the total number of components stored in the first to Nth component storage members in descending order of the number of remaining components in the component storage member is greater than or equal to the number of components to be used. You can. In such a configuration, a component storage member with a small number of remaining components can be attached and used preferentially to the work target mounting machine, and the components stored in the component storage member can be used up and the parts existing at the production site can be used. It becomes possible to suppress the number of component storage members that are in use.

Furthermore, the component mounting work support device may be configured to perform component mounting work support when the first target component type runs out in the work target mounter after the work target mounter starts component mounting. good. With such a configuration, when a component of the first target component type is cut out in the target mounter, the part storage member that is currently in use at the production site can be attached to the target mounter and used. It becomes possible to suppress the number of parts storage members that are currently in use.

The candidate component search unit also calculates the number of parts of the first target component type that will be used in the target mounting machine after the component storage member that stores the components of the first target component type is mounted on the target mounting machine. A certain number of parts to be used is acquired, and a first similar part that is not scheduled to be used for component mounting in another component mounting machine and whose remaining number to be stored in the component storage member is less than the number to be used is searched as a candidate part. Additionally, a component mounting work support device may be configured. With this configuration, a partially used component storage member with a small number of remaining components can be attached to the work target mounting machine and used, and the parts stored in the component storage member can be used up and used at the production site. It becomes possible to suppress the number of parts storage members in the middle.

Further, the candidate parts search unit searches for first similar parts stored in N parts storage members (N is a positive integer of 2 or more) in descending order of the number of remaining parts in the parts storage members as candidate parts, Among the N parts storage members, the total number of parts stored in the first to (N-1) parts storage members in order of the number of remaining parts in the parts storage member is less than the number of parts used, and The component mounting work support device may be configured such that the total number of components stored in the first to Nth component storage members in descending order of the number of components remaining in the storage members is greater than or equal to the number of components used. In such a configuration, a component storage member with a small number of remaining components can be attached and used preferentially to the work target mounting machine, and the components stored in the component storage member can be used up and the parts existing at the production site can be used. It becomes possible to suppress the number of component storage members that are in use.

Further, the candidate component search unit is configured to search for a first similar component that is not scheduled to be used for component mounting in another component mounting machine and whose expiration date is shorter than a predetermined deadline, as a candidate component. may be configured. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent parts stored in the parts storage member that are in use from being discarded due to the expiry of their expiration date.

Further, among a plurality of component mounting machines, the component storage member is installed in a production switching mounting machine after completing component mounting on one type of board and before starting component mounting on another type of board. , a used-completion identification unit that specifies a component storage member that is not scheduled to be used in the production switching mounting machine as a used storage member; and acquires the type of component to be stored in the used storage member as a second target component type. A second acquisition unit that acquires a component of a second target component type to be stored in a component storage member attached to a component supply machine of another component mounter different from the production switching mounter among the plurality of component mounters. , and a second similar parts search unit that searches for the second similar parts, and the notification unit is configured to detect the component mounting so that the second similar parts search unit notifies information according to the result of searching for the second similar parts. A work support device may also be configured. With this configuration, used storage members that have been used in a production changeover mounting machine where the type of board to be produced is changed can be transferred to another component mounting machine and used, and can be used to store parts that are currently in use at the production site. It becomes possible to suppress the number of members.

Specifically, the notification unit may configure the component mounting work support device to notify the worker of the second similar component. This makes it possible to transfer used storage members that have been used in a production changeover mounter where the type of board being produced is switched to another component mounter for use, and to use parts storage members that are currently in use at the production site. This makes it possible to suppress the number of

Further, the notifying unit may configure the component mounting work support device to further notify the worker of the remaining number of components or the expiration date of the components in the component storage member that stores the second similar component. In such a configuration, the operator determines whether or not to relocate the used storage member, taking into consideration the remaining number of components stored in the component storage member currently in use and the expiration date of the component mounting machine that is a candidate for relocation of the used storage member. can be determined appropriately.

Further, the notifying unit may configure the component mounting work support device to further notify the worker of the remaining number of components in the used storage member or the expiration date of the components. With such a configuration, the operator can appropriately decide whether to relocate or not, taking into account the number of parts remaining in the used storage member and the expiration date.

The device further includes a replaceable parts search unit that searches for a part that satisfies a predetermined condition as a replaceable part among the second similar parts. The device may also be configured.

Specifically, the replaceable parts search unit searches for parts stored in a parts storage member that stores a larger number of parts than the used storage member as replaceable parts. may be configured. In such a configuration, a parts storage member with a small number of parts remaining can be used preferentially, and the parts stored in the parts storage member are used up, reducing the number of parts storage members in use at the production site. It becomes possible to suppress the

In addition, the replaceable parts search unit configures the parts mounting work support device to search as replaceable parts for parts stored in a parts storage member that stores parts with a longer expiration date than used storage members. You may. In such a configuration, a parts storage member with a short expiration date can be used preferentially, and the parts stored in the parts storage member are used up and the parts stored in the part storage member that is in the middle of being used are used. It is possible to prevent the item from being discarded due to the expiration of the time limit.

It also includes an optimization execution unit that executes an optimization process to determine which components should be mounted on a component mounting machine based on a production plan for mounting components on a board and producing a component-mounted board, and the results of the optimization process. The method further includes a prediction unit that predicts a first target part type, a first similar part, and a candidate part based on the above, and a notification control unit that causes a notification unit to notify the candidate parts predicted by the prediction unit at a predetermined timing. , a component mounting work support device may be configured. In such a configuration, the main worker transfers the component storage member that stores candidate components predicted based on the optimization process from another component mounter to the work target mounter, and transfers the component storage member that is currently in use to the work target mounter. Can be attached to a mounting machine. As a result, it is possible to suppress the number of partially used component storage members present at a production site using a component mounting machine that mounts components onto a board.

Further, the notification control unit determines the mounting status of the component storage member that stores the component of the first target component type with respect to the component supply machine of the other component mounting machine at the timing when the prediction unit predicts the candidate component and at a predetermined timing. The component mounting work support device may be configured to update the candidate components in accordance with the change in the mounting status and then cause the notification unit to notify the candidate components. With this configuration, it is possible to notify the worker of candidate parts in accordance with changes in the mounting status of the component storage member.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the number of component storage members that are in use at a production site using a component mounting machine that mounts components on a board.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a board production system. FIG. 1 is a plan view schematically showing the configuration of an example of a component mounting machine included in a board production line. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the board production system of FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a component mounting operation for mounting components on a component mounting machine. FIG. 4B is a diagram schematically showing an example of component mounting position information created in the component mounting operation of FIG. 4A. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a parts warehousing operation for stocking parts into a parts storage. FIG. 5B is a diagram schematically showing an example of parts storage position information created in the parts warehousing operation of FIG. 5A. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of board production performed on a board production line. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for supporting component mounting work in component setup work before the start of board production. The figure which shows an example of an in-process parts search result screen. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for supporting component mounting work when components are out of stock after starting board production. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart for considering the transfer of the component supply tape which completed use. The figure which shows an example of an in-process parts search result screen. The flowchart which shows an example of a prediction display. The figure which shows an example of a setup navigation screen when there is no change in the situation after optimization processing. The figure which shows an example of a setup navigation screen when there is a situation change after optimization processing. 12 is a flowchart showing a modified example of transfer consideration.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a board production system. In FIG. 1 and the following figures, the X direction, which is a horizontal direction, the Y direction, which is a horizontal direction perpendicular to the X direction, and the Z direction, which is a vertical direction, are shown as appropriate. The board production system 1 includes a plurality of (three in the example of FIG. 1) board production lines 10A, 10B, and 10C, each of which is capable of mounting components onto a board. Produces component mounting boards. In addition, below, when the several board|substrate production line 10A, 10B, 10C is not distinguished, it will be abbreviated as the board|substrate production line 10 suitably.

Each board production line 10 includes a plurality of (four in the example of FIG. 1) component mounting machines 4. The plurality of component mounting machines 4 are arranged in series in this order in the X direction, which is the board transport direction. That is, the board is sequentially transported to a plurality of component mounting machines 4, and the plurality of component mounting machines 4 sequentially mount components on the board.

The board production system 1 also includes a component storage 15 that stores components used by the component mounting machine 4. Then, the operator performs a component setup work in which the component taken out from the component storage 15 is mounted on the component mounter 4.

Further, the board production system 1 includes a server computer 5 that manages the entire board production system 1, and the server computer 5 supports workers who perform component setup work. The configuration and operation of this server computer 5 will be described later.

FIG. 2 is a plan view schematically showing the configuration of an example of a component mounting machine included in a board production line. The component mounting machine 4 executes component mounting to mount the component E onto the board B. The component mounter 4 includes a transport section 41 that transports the board B in the X direction (board transport direction). This transport section 41 has a pair of conveyors 411 arranged in parallel in the X direction, and the conveyors 411 transport the substrate B in the X direction. The interval between these conveyors 411 can be changed in the Y direction (width direction) orthogonal to the X direction, and the conveyance unit 41 adjusts the interval between the conveyors 411 according to the width of the substrate B to be conveyed. This transport unit 41 transports the board B from the upstream side in the X direction, which is the board transport direction, to a predetermined work position (the position of the board B in FIG. 2), and also transports the board B on which the component E is mounted from the work position. Export to the downstream side in the X direction.

Two component supply units 42 (component supply carts) are lined up in the X direction on each side of the transport unit 41 in the Y direction. Further, in each component supply section 42, feeder set positions Lf where the tape feeders 421 are removably mounted are lined up in the X direction. By installing the tape feeder 421 at the feeder set position Lf, a plurality of tape feeders 421 are lined up in the X direction in each component supply section 42, and each tape feeder 421 supplies the component E to the component supply location 422 provided at the tip. supply. Further, in the component supply section 42, a component mounting section 425 is provided corresponding to each tape feeder 421, and a component supply reel 151 is mounted on each component mounting section 425. A component supply tape 152 is wound around this component supply reel 151, and small pieces of components E such as integrated circuits, transistors, capacitors, etc. are stored on the component supply tape 152 at predetermined intervals. This component supply tape 152 is pulled out from the component supply reel 151 and loaded into the tape feeder 421, and the tape feeder 421 intermittently feeds the component supply tape 152 pulled out from the component supply reel 151 toward the component supply location 422. Then, the component E in the component supply tape 152 is supplied to the component supply location 422. When the component E of the component supply tape 152 held on the component supply reel 151 mounted on the component mounting section 425 is used up, the component supply reel 151 stored in the component storage 15 is taken out from the component storage 15. Then, the preparation work for components to be mounted on the component mounting section 425 of the component supply section 42 is executed.

Note that the components E used in the component mounting machine 4 are not limited to tape components supplied by the component supply tape 152 wound around the component supply reel 151, but may also be tray components supplied by a tray. When the components E stored in the tray are used up, the tray stored in the component storage 15 is taken out from the component storage 15 and placed in the component mounting section (tray component) provided in the component mounter 4 for tray components. A component setup work for mounting the tray in the mounting section) is executed.

Further, the component mounting machine 4 is provided with a pair of Y-axis rails 43 extending in the Y direction, a Y-axis ball screw 44 extending in the Y-direction, and a Y-axis motor M44 (servo motor) that rotationally drives the Y-axis ball screw 44. , an X-axis rail 45 is supported by a pair of Y-axis rails 43 so as to be movable in the Y direction and is fixed to a nut of a Y-axis ball screw 44. An X-axis ball screw 46 extending in the X direction and an X-axis motor M46 (servo motor) that rotationally drives the X-axis ball screw 46 are attached to the X-axis rail 45. It is fixed to the nut of the X-axis ball screw 46 while being supported so as to be movable in the direction. Therefore, the Y-axis motor M44 can rotate the Y-axis ball screw 44 to move the head unit 47 in the Y direction, or the X-axis motor M46 can rotate the X-axis ball screw 46 to move the head unit 47 in the X direction. can.

The head unit 47 has a plurality of mounting heads 48 arranged linearly in the X direction. The mounting head 48 brings the nozzle at the lower end of the mounting head 48 into contact with the component E by descending toward the component E supplied to the component supply location 422. In this state, the mounting head 48 generates negative pressure in the nozzle to attract the component E. The mounting head 48, which has thus attracted the component E, moves above the substrate B. Then, the mounting head 48 descends toward the substrate B, thereby bringing the component E into contact with the substrate B. In this state, the mounting head 48 generates positive pressure in the nozzle and mounts the component E onto the board B. Note that the type of the head unit 47 is not limited to the in-line type in this example, but may be a rotary type in which a plurality of mounting heads 48 are arranged in a circumferential manner.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the board production system of FIG. 1. The server computer 5 includes a communication unit 51, a calculation unit 52, a storage unit 53, and a UI (User Interface) 54. The communication unit 51 communicates with the component storage 15 and component mounting machine 4 described above. Further, the communication unit 51 communicates with an ID reader 611 (barcode scanner) used by an operator for parts setup work. The arithmetic unit 52 is a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and the storage unit 53 is a storage device such as an HDD or an SSD. The UI 54 is configured by, for example, a touch panel display, and displays information to the worker and receives input from the worker.

This server computer 5 is used to produce component-mounted boards by the board production line 10 according to a predetermined production plan 531 stored in the storage unit 53. The production plan 531 is created corresponding to each of the plurality of board production lines 10A, 10B, and 10C, and includes the types of component-mounted boards to be produced in the corresponding one board production line 10, the production order of each type, and the production schedule of each type. Indicates the number of pieces produced. For example, on the board production line 10A, the production plan 531 includes the content that 100 component mounting boards B(1), 200 component mounting boards B(2), and 50 component mounting boards B(3) will be produced. is shown.

Furthermore, the production plan 531 indicates a production program used to produce each component mounting board B(1), B(2), and B(3). Here, the production program defines operations that the component mounting machine 4 should perform in order to produce component mounting boards B(1), B(2), and B(3) indicated by the production plan 531. In other words, the component mounter 4 mounts the component E at the mounting location on the board B by executing a mounting turn in which the mounting head 48 picks up the component E from the component supply location 422 and mounts it on the board B according to the production program. . This production program is created by the arithmetic unit 52 of the server computer 5 in correspondence with each component mounter 4, and is transmitted from the server computer 5 to each component mounter 4.

This server computer 5 has a function of supporting component setup work in which components E required for execution of the production plan 531 are mounted on the component mounting machine 4 of the board production line 10. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, a parts setup support program 532 is stored in the storage unit 53. Then, when the arithmetic unit 52 executes the parts setup support program 532, parts setup support, which will be described later, is executed.

FIG. 4A is a flowchart showing an example of a component mounting operation for mounting a component on a component mounting machine, and FIG. 4B is a diagram schematically showing an example of component mounting position information created in the component mounting operation of FIG. 4A. When the worker causes the ID reader 611 to read the component ID, the component ID is transmitted from the ID reader 611 to the communication unit 51, and the calculation unit 52 acquires the component ID (step S101). Here, the component ID is attached to the component supply reel 151 and is an identifier for identifying the component E stored in the component supply tape 152 held on the component supply reel 151. The type, number, expiration date, etc. of the parts E are shown.

When the operator causes the ID reader 611 to read the feeder ID, the feeder ID is transmitted from the ID reader 611 to the communication unit 51, and the calculation unit 52 acquires the feeder ID (step S102). Here, the feeder ID is attached to the tape feeder 421 and is an identifier for identifying the tape feeder 421. Thereby, the calculation unit 52 can determine that the component E with the component ID acquired in step S101 is mounted on the feeder with the feeder ID acquired in step S102.

When the operator attaches the tape feeder 421 to the feeder set position Lf of the component mounter 4, the component mounter 4 transmits the feeder set position Lf where the tape feeder 421 is attached to the communication unit 51, and 52 acquires the feeder set position Lf (step S103). Thereby, the calculation unit 52 can determine that the tape feeder 421 with the feeder ID acquired in step S102 is attached to the feeder set position Lf.

In step S104, component mounting is performed by associating the feeder set position Lf, the feeder ID of the tape feeder 421 mounted at the feeder set position Lf, and the component ID of the component E mounted on the tape feeder 421 of the feeder ID. Position information (FIG. 4B) is generated by the calculation unit 52 and stored in the storage unit 53.

FIG. 5A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a parts warehousing operation for warehousing parts into a parts storage, and FIG. 5B is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of parts storage position information created in the parts warehousing operation of FIG. 5A. When the operator inputs the part ID of the part E to be stocked into the parts storage 15, the part ID is transmitted from the parts storage 15 to the communication unit 51, and the calculation unit 52 acquires the part ID (step S201 ). Note that the input of the component ID into the parts storage 15 is performed, for example, by an ID reader provided in the parts storage 15.

Further, the parts storage 15 transmits the storage position Ls of the part E that has been received to the communication unit 51, and the calculation unit 52 acquires the storage position Ls (step S202). Thereby, the calculation unit 52 can determine that the component E with the component ID acquired in step S201 is stored at the storage position Ls acquired in step S202. In step S203, component storage location information (FIG. 4B) that associates the storage location Ls with the component ID of the component E stored at the storage location Ls is created by the calculation unit 52 and stored in the storage unit 53. Ru.

In addition to the new parts E, the parts E removed from the tape feeder 421 of the component mounting machine 4 (the parts supply tape 152 that stores the parts E) are also stored in the parts storage 15. That is, the parts storage 15 stores both new parts E and parts E in the middle of use.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of board production performed on a board production line. In step S301, the calculation unit 52 creates a parts setup plan based on the production plan 531 created for the board production line 10. This component setup plan indicates the type of component E to be mounted on the component mounting machine 4 for each feeder set position Lf in order to execute the production plan 531.

The parts setup plan created in step S301 is displayed on the UI 54, and according to this parts setup plan, the operator moves the tape feeder 421 equipped with the parts supply tape 152 that stores the corresponding type of part E to each feeder set. Attach it to position Lf. Specifically, in step S302, the component mounting work described above using FIG. 4A is performed.

When the component setup work is completed, component mounting boards are produced according to the production plan 531 (step S303). In step S303, a predetermined number of component mounting boards of one type are produced. When the production of this component-mounted board is completed, in step S304, it is determined whether another type of component-mounted board is to be produced next. If it is determined that a component mounting board of another type is to be produced ("YES" in step S304), a component mounting board of the other type is produced in step S303. On the other hand, if it is determined that component mounting boards of other types are not to be produced ("NO" in step S304), the board production shown in FIG. 6 ends.

FIG. 7A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for supporting component mounting work in component setup work before the start of board production. Each step in FIG. 7A is executed by the calculation unit 52. In step S401, the calculation unit 52 determines whether the start condition is satisfied. In one example, when the calculation unit 52 acquires the component ID in step S101 of FIG. 4A, it determines that the start condition is satisfied ("YES" in step S401). In another example, when the calculation unit 52 acquires the feeder ID in step S102 of FIG. 4A, it determines that the start condition is satisfied ("YES" in step S401).

When the start condition is satisfied, the calculation unit 52 acquires the part type of the target part E (step S402). For example, if acquisition of a component ID is a start condition, the component type indicated by the component ID is acquired. Alternatively, if acquisition of a feeder ID is a start condition, the part type indicated by the feeder ID is acquired. Here, the part type indicated by the feeder ID is the part type indicated by the part ID associated with the feeder ID obtained in step S102, that is, the part ID obtained in step S101.

Then, at the production site shown in FIG. A component E of the same component type is searched for, and a list of similar components is created (step S403). At this time, among the parts E stored in the parts storage 15, the parts E that are in the middle of being used become the search targets. This similar type parts list indicates the feeder set position Lf of the tape feeder 421 to which the component supply tape 152 that stores the part E of the relevant part type is attached, and the storage position in the parts storage 15. This list of similar parts can be created, for example, by referring to component mounting position information and component storage position information stored in the storage unit 53.

In step S404, the arithmetic unit 52 deletes the component E that is scheduled to be used in component mounting to be executed later from the similar component list created in step S403. Whether or not the component E is scheduled to be used for component mounting can be determined by referring to the production plan 531.

In step S405, the number of remaining parts (remaining number of selected parts) of the part E selected by the operator, specifically, the part E targeted for the part mounting work in FIG. 4A, and the number of parts included in the similar parts list are determined. The remaining number of each part E (remaining number of installed parts) is compared, and the parts E whose remaining number of installed parts is equal to or greater than the remaining number of selected parts are deleted from the similar parts list. Here, the remaining number of components E indicates the number of components E on the component supply tape 152 that stores the components E.

As a result, if the part E (candidate part) is included in the similar parts list ("YES" in step S406), the calculation unit 52 displays the candidate part E included in the similar parts list. The parts search result screen (FIG. 7B) is displayed on the UI 54 (step S407).

FIG. 7B is a diagram showing an example of an in-process parts search result screen. On this screen, the location of the candidate part E, the remaining number of the candidate part E, and the remaining usable date (expiration date) of the part E are correlated and displayed in a list format. Further, the location of the candidate component E is represented by the name of the line (board production line 10) (SMT-002, etc.) and the name of the equipment (component mounting machine 4) (Mch04, etc.). Furthermore, this screen shows the number of parts E of the part type to be mounted by the operator to be supplied by the tape feeder 421 (the number of parts scheduled to be consumed in the current production plan), that is, the number of parts to be used. This number of pieces to be used can be calculated by referring to the production plan 531. This screen also shows the remaining number of parts E that the operator has selected to be installed (remaining number of parts to be set up) and expiration date (remaining usable days of the part to be set up). Further, this screen displays a warning that when the operator mounts the component E selected as a mounting target on the component mounter 4, the number of components E in use (components in progress) will increase. Then, while selecting one candidate part E shown in the list, the operator inputs to the calculation unit 52 that the one candidate part E is to be used by operating the "Use this part" button. can. Alternatively, the operator can close this screen by selecting the "Do not use this part" button.

The component mounting work support shown in FIG. 7A supports component setup work before starting board production in the board production line 10. On the other hand, such component mounting work support is executed, for example, when the component E on the component supply tape 152 used in the component mounter 4 runs out (when the component E runs out) after starting board production. (Figure 8).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a method for supporting component mounting work when components are out of stock after the start of board production. Each step in FIG. 8 is executed by the calculation unit 52. In step S501, the calculation unit 52 determines whether parts are out of stock. When a component shortage occurs, the calculation unit 52 acquires the component type of the target component E, that is, the component type of the component E to be supplied by the tape feeder 421 where the component shortage occurs (step S502).

Then, at the production site shown in FIG. A component E of the same component type is searched for, and a list of similar components is created (step S503). In step S504, the arithmetic unit 52 deletes the component E that is scheduled to be used in component mounting to be executed later from the similar component list created in step S503.

In step S505, the number of parts E to be supplied by the tape feeder 421 that has run out of parts (number of parts used) is compared with the remaining number of each part E included in the similar parts list (remaining number of installed parts), The component E whose remaining number of installed components is equal to or greater than the number of used components is deleted from the list of similar components. As a result, if the part E (candidate part) is included in the similar parts list ("YES" in step S506), the calculation unit 52 displays the candidate part E on the UI 54 (step S507). The display mode of such candidate parts is similar to the screen shown in FIG. 7B.

In the embodiment shown above, the components E to be mounted on the component mounter 4 that is the target of component mounting work (target mounter) among the plurality of component mounters 4 provided at the production site shown in FIG. The part type (first target part type) is acquired (steps S402, S502). Also, among the plurality of component mounters 4, the components are stored in a component supply tape 152 (component storage member) attached to a tape feeder 421 (component supply device) of another component mounter 4 different from the target mounter 4. A component E of the relevant component type, that is, a component E of the same component type (first similar component) is searched (steps S403, S503). Then, among the parts E (first similar parts) searched in steps S403 and S503, candidate parts E that are not scheduled to be used for component mounting in other component mounters 4 are searched (steps S404 and S504). , the candidate part E is notified to the worker (steps S407, S507). That is, when an operator attaches the component supply tape 152 to the component mounter 4, the same type of component E (first similar component) as the component E to be attached to the component mounter 4 is transferred to another component mounter 4. If there is a candidate component E that has been mounted and is not scheduled to be used in another component mounter 4 among the similar components E (if "YES" in steps S406 and S506), this candidate Part E is notified to the worker (steps S407, S507). Therefore, by transferring the component supply tape 152 that stores this candidate component E from another component mounter 4 to the target component mounter 4, the operator can transfer the component supply tape 152 that is currently in use to the target component mounter 4. It can be attached to the mounting machine 4. As a result, it is possible to suppress the number of component supply tapes 152 in use that are present at a production site using the component mounting machine 4 that mounts the component E onto the board B.

Further, the calculation unit 52 (first similar component search section) searches for the component E stored on the component supply tape 152 that has been removed from the tape feeder 421 of the component mounting machine 4 and stored in the component storage 15 ( Steps S403, S503). With this configuration, the part supply tape 152 in the middle of use stored in the parts storage 15 can be attached to the component mounting machine 4 to be used, and the part supply tape 152 in the middle of use existing at the production site can be used. This makes it possible to suppress the number of

In addition, the calculation unit 52 (first acquisition unit) acquires the part type of the target part E (steps S402, S502), the calculation unit 52 (first similar parts search unit) searches for similar parts (steps S403, S503), Component mounting work support (FIG. 7A, 8) is executed at a predetermined timing. With such a configuration, it is possible to use the partially used component supply tape 152 present at the production site at a predetermined timing by attaching it to the component mounting machine 4 that is the work target, and to use the partially used component supply tape 152 present at the production site. It becomes possible to suppress the number of 152.

Specifically, before the component mounting machine 4 that is the work target starts mounting components, component mounting work support (steps S402 to S407) is executed (FIG. 7A). With this configuration, before the component mounting machine 4 to be worked on starts mounting components, the part supply tape 152 that is currently in use at the production site can be attached to the component mounting machine 4 to be worked on, and used. It becomes possible to suppress the number of part supply tapes 152 that are in use at the production site.

Further, a component ID (component identifier) for identifying the type of component E stored in the component supply tape 152 is attached to the component supply tape 152 (the component supply reel 151 holding the component supply tape 152). On the other hand, the calculation unit 52 (first acquisition section) acquires the component ID attached to the component supply tape 152 (selected storage member) selected by the operator (step S101), and acquires the component ID indicated by the component ID. The type of part E (first target part type) is acquired. In particular, in the above-mentioned example, upon acquiring the component ID (step S401), the calculation unit 52 executes steps S402 to S407 (component mounting work support). In this configuration, when the component ID attached to the selected component supply tape 152 is acquired by the calculation unit 52, the component supply tape 152 that is currently in use at the production site is attached to the component mounter 4 to be worked on. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the number of part supply tapes 152 that are in use at the production site.

Further, a feeder ID (feeder identifier) for identifying the tape feeder 421 is attached to the tape feeder 421. On the other hand, the calculation unit 52 (first acquisition section) acquires the feeder ID attached to the tape feeder 421 to which the component supply tape 152 (selected storage member) selected by the operator is mounted, and The type of component E indicated by the ID (first target component type) is acquired. In particular, in the other example described above, upon acquiring the feeder ID (step S401), the calculation unit 52 executes steps S402 to S407 (component mounting work support). In this configuration, when the feeder ID assigned to the tape feeder 421 to which the selected component supply tape 152 is attached is acquired by the calculation unit 52, the component supply tape 152 in use at the production site is designated as the work target. It can be used by being attached to the component mounting machine 4 of 2, and it is possible to suppress the number of component supply tapes 152 that are in use at the production site.

In addition, the calculation unit 52 (candidate component search section) is configured to store the remaining number of components on the selected component supply tape 152 that is not scheduled to be used for component mounting in another component mounting machine 4 and to be stored on the component supply tape 152. Components E (first similar components) whose number is less than the number of components that are searched for are searched as candidate components (step S405). With this configuration, the component supply tape 152 that is in use and has only a small number of components E left can be used by being attached to the component mounting machine 4 that is the work target, and the components E stored in the component supply tape 152 can be used up. , it becomes possible to suppress the number of part supply tapes 152 that are in use at the production site.

In addition, the calculation unit 52 (candidate component search unit) determines whether the component supply tape 152 storing the component E of the component type acquired in step S402 is attached to the tape feeder 421 of the component mounter 4 to be worked on. The number of parts E of the part type supplied from the tape feeder 421 of the component mounting machine 4 to be worked on (the number of parts used) is acquired. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, the arithmetic unit 52 calculates N (in the example of FIG. 7B, five) similar components stored in the component supply tape 152 in descending order of the number of remaining components E on the component supply tape 152. Search for E as a candidate part. At this time, N satisfies the following conditions. That is, among the N component supply tapes 152, the total number of components E stored in the component supply tapes 152 from the first to the (N-1)th component supply tape 152 in descending order of the number of components E remaining on the component supply tape 152 is: The total number of parts E stored in the first to Nth parts supply tapes 152 in descending order of the number of parts E remaining in the parts supply tape 152, which is less than the number of parts used (the number of parts expected to be consumed in the current production plan), is as follows: The number is more than the number used. With this configuration, the component supply tape 152 with a small number of remaining components E can be attached and used preferentially to the component mounter 4 that is the work target, and the components E stored in the component supply tape 152 can be used up. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the number of part supply tapes 152 that are in use at the production site.

Furthermore, if the target component mounter 4 starts mounting components and the component runs out in the target component mounter 4, component mounting work support (steps S502 to S507) is executed (FIG. 8). With this configuration, when the component E runs out in the component mounter 4 to be worked, the part supply tape 152 that is currently in use at the production site can be used by being attached to the component mounter 4 to be worked, It becomes possible to suppress the number of part supply tapes 152 that are in use at the production site.

In addition, the calculation unit 52 (candidate component search unit) determines whether the component supply tape 152 storing the component E of the component type acquired in step S502 is attached to the tape feeder 421 of the component mounter 4 to be worked on. The number of parts E of the part type supplied from the tape feeder 421 of the component mounting machine 4 to be worked on (the number of parts used) is acquired. Then, a component E (first similar component) that is not scheduled to be used for component mounting in another component mounting machine 4 (step S504) and whose remaining number to be stored on the component supply tape 152 is less than the number to be used is selected as a candidate. It is searched as part E (step S505). With this configuration, the component supply tape 152 that is in use and has only a small number of components E left can be used by being attached to the component mounting machine 4 that is the work target, and the components E stored in the component supply tape 152 can be used up. , it becomes possible to suppress the number of part supply tapes 152 that are in use at the production site.

In addition, the calculation unit 52 (candidate parts search unit) selects the parts E (first similar parts) stored in the N parts supply tapes 152 in descending order of the number of parts E remaining on the parts supply tape 152 as candidate parts. Search (step S507). At this time, N satisfies the following conditions. That is, among the N component supply tapes 152, the total number of components E stored in the component supply tapes 152 from the first to the (N-1)th component supply tape 152 in descending order of the number of components E remaining on the component supply tape 152 is: The total number of components E stored in the first to Nth component supply tapes 152 in descending order of the number of components E remaining on the component supply tape 152 is greater than or equal to the number of components used. With this configuration, the component supply tape 152 with a small number of remaining components E can be attached and used preferentially to the component mounter 4 that is the work target, and the components E stored in the component supply tape 152 can be used up. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the number of part supply tapes 152 that are in use at the production site.

In the above example, when mounting the component supply tape 152 on the component mounting machine 4 in response to component setup work or component shortage, the component supply tape 152 that is in use is attempted to be mounted. On the other hand, when the use of the component supply tape 152 mounted on the component mounter 4 is completed, it is also possible to transfer and mount the component supply tape 152 in the middle of use (FIG. 9A).

FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart for considering transfer of a used component supply tape. As described above, the board production line 10 sequentially produces multiple types of component mounting boards. On the other hand, the transfer study shown in FIG. 9A is performed when the production type is switched between the end of production of one type of component mounting board and the start of production of the next type of component mounting board. 52.

In step S601, a positive integer K for identifying the feeder set position Lf is reset to zero, and in step S602, K is incremented. Then, it is determined whether the component supply tape 152 installed at the K-th feeder set position Lf(K) is scheduled to be used for producing the next type of component mounting board (step S603). If the component supply tape 152 is scheduled to be used ("YES" in step S603), the process advances to step S606.

On the other hand, if there is no plan to use the component supply tape 152 (“NO” in step S602), it is determined that the component supply tape 152 is a used tape whose use in production has been completed, and The component type of the component E stored on the component supply tape 152 is acquired (step S604). Furthermore, the portion obtained in step S604 is selected from among the component supply tapes 152 attached to the component mounter 4 that is currently mounting components at the production site, other than the component mounter 4 to which the component supply tape 152 is attached. The component supply tape 152 that stores the type of component E is searched, and a list of similar components is created (step S605). This similar type parts list indicates the feeder set position Lf of the tape feeder 421 to which the component supply tape 152 containing the part E of the relevant part type is attached. This list of similar parts can be created, for example, by referring to the part mounting position information stored in the storage unit 53.

In step S606, it is determined whether steps S603 to S605 have been executed for all feeder set positions Lf, and if there is a feeder set position Lf for which these have not been executed, the process returns to step S602. In this way, when steps S603 to S605 are executed for all feeder set positions Lf, an in-process parts search result screen (FIG. 9B) showing parts E of the same part type included in the similar parts list is displayed on the UI 54. (Step S607).

FIG. 9B is a diagram showing an example of an in-process parts search result screen. On this screen, the location of the component E of the same type as the component supply tape 152 that has been used is associated with the planned consumption quantity, remaining quantity, and usable remaining date (expiration date) of the component E, and a list is displayed. Shown in the format. Further, the location of the candidate component E is expressed by the name of the line (board production line 10) (SMT-002, etc.), the name of the equipment (component mounter 4) (Mch04, etc.), and the feeder set position Lf. . Further, this screen shows the feeder set position Lf (24) of the used component supply tape 152, the remaining number of components E (5962 points), and the remaining usable days (7 days).

In the example of FIGS. 9A and 9B shown above, the production process is performed after the component mounting machine 4 completes component mounting on one type of board B and before starting component mounting on another type of board B. The component supply tape 152 (used storage member) that is attached to the component mounter 4 that is being switched (production switching mounter) and that is not scheduled to be used in the component mounter 4 is stored in the arithmetic unit. 52 (use completion specifying unit) (step S603). Then, the type of component E (second target component type) to be stored in the component supply tape 152 (used storage member) is acquired by the calculation unit 52 (second acquisition unit) (step S604). Furthermore, among the plurality of component mounters 4, the same product type (second The component E (second similar component) of the target component type is searched for by the calculation unit 52 (second similar component search unit) (step S605). Then, the UI 54 (notification unit) notifies the user of information corresponding to the search result in step S605 (step S607). With this configuration, the used component supply tape 152 that has been used in the component mounter 4 where the type of board to be produced is changed can be transferred to another component mounter 4 for use, and the used component supply tape 152 that is currently being used at the production site can be transferred to another component mounter 4 for use. It becomes possible to suppress the number of component supply tapes 152.

Specifically, the UI 54 notifies the operator of the component E (second similar component) of the same type as the component supply tape 152 that has been used (FIG. 9B). As a result, the component supply tape 152 that has been used in the component mounter 4 during production changeover where the type of board to be produced is changed can be transferred to another component mounter 4 and used. It becomes possible to suppress the number of component supply tapes 152 in the middle. Here, in a situation where the component supply tape 152 is installed at the relocation destination, relocating the component supply tape 152 means replacing the component supply tape 152 with another component supply tape 152 installed at the relocation destination. shows.

In addition, the UI 54 further notifies the operator of the remaining number of parts E and the expiration date on the parts supply tape 152 that stores parts E of the same type as the used part supply tape 152 (second similar parts) (Fig. 9B). In this configuration, the operator considers the remaining number of components E stored in the component supply tape 152 currently in use and the expiration date in the component mounting machine 4 that is a candidate for transferring the component supply tape 152 that has been used. Therefore, you can appropriately decide whether to relocate or not.

Further, the UI 54 notifies the operator of the remaining number of parts E on the used part supply tape 152 and the expiration date (FIG. 9B). With this configuration, the operator can appropriately decide whether to relocate or not, taking into consideration the remaining number of components E on the used component supply tape 152 and the expiration date.

At this time, by exchanging one component supply tape 152 with another component supply tape 152 that has more parts E remaining than the one component supply tape 152 that has been used, It becomes possible to use up part E. In addition, by exchanging one component supply tape 152 with another component supply tape 152 whose expiration date for parts E is longer than that of the one component supply tape 152 that has been used, the components of the one component supply tape 152 can be replaced. It becomes possible to use up E before the expiration date.

Incidentally, information useful for supporting component mounting work in component setup work before the start of board production, as shown in FIG. 7A, may be predicted and displayed. FIG. 10A is a flowchart showing an example of predictive display. Each step in FIG. 10A is executed by the calculation unit 52.

In step S701, optimization processing is performed. Specifically, based on the production plan 531, the component E to be mounted at the feeder set position Lf of the component mounter 4 is calculated. Further, in step S702, it is determined whether the inventory parts management mode is set. This inventory parts management mode can be set by an operator on the UI 54, for example. If the inventory parts management mode is not set (“NO” in step S702), the prediction display of FIG. 10A ends. As a result, support for component setup work is provided using the method shown in FIG. 7A.

On the other hand, if the inventory parts management mode is set ("YES" in step S702), as a result of the optimization process, the part type of part E that requires part setup, that is, the board indicated by the production plan 531. The type of component E to be mounted on the component mounting machine 4 in order to start production is specified (step S703).

Then, the calculation unit 52 selects a component type that is the same as the component type identified in step S703 from among the components E mounted on the component mounter 4 and the components E stored in the component storage 15 at the start of the component setup work. The component E of the component type is searched and predicted based on the result of the optimization process, and a list of similar components is created (step S704). At this time, among the parts E stored in the parts storage 15, the parts E that are in the middle of being used become the search targets. In step S705, the arithmetic unit 52 deletes the component E, which the optimization processing result indicates is scheduled to be used in component mounting to be executed later, from the similar component list created in step S704. In this way, a similar parts list including candidate parts E is created.

In step S706, it is determined whether there is an instruction to display candidate component E. Specifically, the acquisition of the part ID corresponding to the same type as the part E (step S101) and the acquisition of the feeder ID (step S102) are determined to be instructions to display the part E. Further, in step S707, it is determined whether the mounting status of the component E on the component mounter 4 has been changed since the end of the optimization process. For example, the calculation unit 52 can determine whether there is a change or not based on the component mounting position information created in step S104 in accordance with the execution of the work by the worker.

If there is no change (“NO” in step S707), the similar parts list created in steps S704 and S705 is displayed on the setup navigation screen (FIG. 10B). FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an example of the setup navigation screen when there is no change in the situation after the optimization process. On this screen, the location of the candidate part E, the remaining number of the candidate part E, and the remaining usable date (expiration date) of the part E are correlated and displayed in a list format. Further, the location of the candidate component E is represented by the name of the line (board production line 10) (SMT-002, etc.) and the name of the equipment (component mounting machine 4) (Mch04, etc.). Furthermore, this screen shows the number of parts scheduled to be consumed in the current production plan.

On the other hand, if there is a change ("YES" in step S707), the similar parts list is updated by reflecting the change in the similar parts list created in steps S704 and S705 (step S708). Then, candidate parts E shown in the updated similar parts list are displayed on the setup navigation screen (FIG. 10C). FIG. 10C is a diagram showing an example of a setup navigation screen when there is a change in the situation after the optimization process. In comparison with FIG. 10B, in FIG. 10C, the part E is grayed out to reflect that the part E has been removed from the equipment Mch of line SMT-002.

In this way, in the example shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, the component E to be mounted on the component mounting machine 4 is determined based on the production plan 531 for mounting the component E on the board B to produce a component-mounted board. Optimization processing is executed by the calculation unit 52 (optimization execution section) (step S701). Furthermore, based on the results of the optimization process, the part type of the part E to be set up (first target part type), the part E of the part type (first similar part), and the candidate part E are determined by the calculation unit 52 (prediction (steps S703, S704 and S705). The candidate part E predicted in this way is displayed on the UI 54 at the timing (predetermined timing) when a display instruction is given. In this configuration, the operator transfers the component supply tape 152 that stores the candidate component E predicted based on the optimization process from another component mounter 4 to the component mounter 4 to be worked on, thereby removing the component supply tape 152 that is currently being used. The component supply tape 152 can be attached to the component mounting machine 4 to be worked on. As a result, it is possible to suppress the number of component supply tapes 152 in use that are present at a production site using the component mounting machine 4 that mounts the component E onto the board B.

Furthermore, the calculation unit 52 (notification control section) controls the tape feeder 421 of the other component mounter 4 at the timing when the candidate component E is predicted (steps S704, S705) and at the timing when the display instruction is received (step S706). If the mounting status of the component supply tape 152 that stores parts E of the same type has changed ("YES" in step S707), the candidate parts E are updated according to the change in the mounting status (step S707). S708), the candidate part E is displayed on the UI 54. With this configuration, candidate parts E can be displayed to the operator in accordance with changes in the mounting status of the component supply tape 152.

As explained above, in this embodiment, the parts storage 15 corresponds to an example of the "parts storage" of the invention, the parts supply tape 152 corresponds to an example of the "components storage member" of the invention, and the parts storage 15 corresponds to an example of the "parts storage member" of the invention. The mounting machine 4 corresponds to an example of the "component mounting machine" of the present invention, the tape feeder 421 corresponds to an example of the "component supply machine" of the present invention, and the mounting head 48 corresponds to an example of the "mounting head" of the present invention. The server computer 5 corresponds to an example of the "component mounting work support device" of the present invention, and the calculation unit 52 corresponds to the "first acquisition section", "first similar component search section", and "candidate component search section" of the present invention. This corresponds to an example of "part", "completion of use identification part", "second acquisition part", "second similar parts search part", "optimization execution part", "prediction part", and "notification control part". The setup support program 532 corresponds to an example of the "component mounting work support program" of the present invention, the UI 54 corresponds to an example of the "notification section" of the present invention, and the board B corresponds to an example of the "board" of the present invention. , part E corresponds to an example of the "component" of the present invention.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various changes can be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, in step S405 described above, the parts E are narrowed down based on the remaining number of parts E selected by the operator. However, the parts E may be narrowed down based on the expiration date of the parts E. In this case, in step S405, the calculation unit 52 (candidate component search section) compares the expiration date (predetermined period) of the selected component E, which is not scheduled to be used for component mounting in another component mounter 4, with the selected component E. Then, the candidate parts E are narrowed down to the parts E of the same type whose expiration date is short. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the parts E stored in the part supply tape 152 that are in use from being discarded due to the expiration of the expiration date.

Furthermore, the transfer study described using FIG. 9A may be modified as shown in FIG. 11. Here, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a modified example of transfer consideration. The difference between FIG. 11 and FIG. 9A is that step S608 is provided between step S605 and step S606.

In this step S608, the remaining number of parts E stored in the used parts supply tape 152 (remaining number of used parts) and the remaining number of each part E included in the similar parts list (remaining number of installed parts) are calculated. are compared, and parts whose remaining number of installed parts is less than or equal to the remaining number of used parts are deleted from the list of similar parts.

In other words, specifically, the arithmetic unit 52 (replaceable parts search section) selects the parts to be stored on the parts supply tape 152 that stores a larger number of parts E than the used parts supply tape 152. Search for E (replaceable part) and create a list of similar parts (step S608). Then, the parts E included in the similar parts list are displayed on the UI 54. In this configuration, the component supply tape 152 with a small number of remaining parts E can be replaced with the component supply tape 152 with a large number of parts E remaining and used preferentially, and the parts stored on the component supply tape 152 can be used preferentially. It becomes possible to use up all the parts E and to suppress the number of parts supply tapes 152 that are in use at the production site.

Note that in step S608, the parts E may be narrowed down based on the expiration date. In this case, the arithmetic unit 52 (replaceable parts search unit) searches for parts E (replaceable parts ) to explore. In this configuration, the component supply tape 152 for which the component E has a short expiration date can be replaced with the component supply tape 152 for which the component E has a long expiration date and can be used preferentially. It is possible to use up all the parts E stored in the part E, and to prevent the parts E stored in the part supply tape 152 in the middle of use from being discarded due to the expiration of the expiration date.

Further, the component storage member is not limited to the component supply tape 152, but may be a tray that stores the components E.

Further, instead of the server computer 5, the component mounting work support device may be configured by a portable computer such as a tablet having the functions of the server computer 5.

Further, the main body of work is not limited to a worker, but may be a working robot. Notification of information to the work robot can be performed by the communication unit 51 that communicates with the work robot instead of the UI 54.

15... Parts storage 152... Parts supply tape (parts storage member)
4...Component mounting machine 421...Tape feeder (component supply machine)
48...Mounting head 5...Server computer (component mounting work support device)
52... Arithmetic unit (first acquisition unit, first similar parts search unit, candidate parts search unit, used completion identification unit, second acquisition unit, second similar parts search unit, optimization execution unit, prediction unit, and notification control unit) )
532...Parts setup support program (parts installation work support program)
54...UI (Notification Department)
B... Board E... Parts

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Among a plurality of component mounting machines that carry out component mounting in which components stored in a component storage member are supplied by a component feeder and mounted on a board by a mounting head, the first component is the type of component to be mounted on the work target mounting machine. a first acquisition unit that acquires one target part type;
Among the plurality of component mounters, the components of the first target component type to be stored in the component storage member attached to the component supply machine of another component mounter different from the work target mounter are a first similar parts search unit that searches for parts of the same type;
a candidate component search unit that searches for candidate components that are not scheduled to be used for component mounting in the other component mounter from among the first similar components;
A component mounting work support device comprising: a notification unit that notifies a worker of the candidate parts. The first similar parts search unit searches for parts of the first target part type to be stored in the parts storage member that has been removed from the parts supply machine and stored in the parts storage. 2. The component mounting work support device according to claim 1, wherein the component mounting work support device further searches for the same type of component. Acquisition of the first target part type by the first acquisition section, search for the first similar component by the first similar component search section, search for the candidate component by the candidate component search section, and search for the candidate component by the notification section. 2. The component mounting work support device according to claim 1, wherein the component mounting work support having the notification is executed at a predetermined timing. 4. The component mounting work support device according to claim 3, wherein the component mounting work support is executed before the component mounting machine starts mounting the component. A component identifier is attached to the component storage member to identify the type of component stored in the component storage member,
The first acquisition unit acquires the component identifier attached to the selected storage member that is the component storage member selected by the work subject, and converts the type of component indicated by the component identifier into the first target component type. obtained as,
The component mounting work support device according to claim 4, wherein when the first acquisition unit acquires the component identifier, the component mounting work support is executed. The parts supply machine is given a supply machine identifier that identifies the parts supply machine,
The first acquisition unit acquires the supply machine identifier attached to the component supply machine to which the selected storage member that is the component storage member selected by the work entity is attached, and the first acquisition unit acquires the supply machine identifier attached to the component supply machine to which the selected storage member, which is the component storage member selected by the work subject, is attached, and obtaining the type of part as the first target part type;
5. The component mounting work support device according to claim 4, wherein when the first acquisition unit acquires the supply machine identifier, the component mounting work support is executed. The candidate component search unit is not scheduled to be used for mounting the component in the other component mounting machine, and the remaining number of components stored in the component storage member is less than the number of components stored in the selected storage member. The component mounting work support device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the first similar component is searched as the candidate component. The candidate component search unit is configured to search for components of the first target component type to be used in the target mounting machine after the component storage member that stores the components of the first target component type is installed in the target mounting machine. Get the number of pieces used, which is the number of pieces that will be used,
The candidate component search unit searches for the first similar components stored in N component storage members (N is a positive integer of 2 or more) in descending order of the number of remaining components in the component storage member, as the candidate components. death,
Of the N component storage members, the total number of components stored in the first to (N-1)th component storage members in descending order of the number of remaining components in the component storage member is less than the number of parts used. 8. The component mounting work support device according to claim 7, wherein the total number of components stored in the first to Nth component storage members in descending order of the number of remaining components in the component storage member is greater than or equal to the number of components used. . 4. The component mounting work support according to claim 3, wherein the component mounting work support is executed when the first target component type runs out in the work target mounting machine after the work target mounting machine starts the component mounting. Device. The candidate component search unit is configured to search for components of the first target component type to be used in the target mounting machine after the component storage member that stores the components of the first target component type is installed in the target mounting machine. the number of used pieces, which is the number of pieces to be used, is obtained, and the first similar type is not scheduled to be used for the component mounting in the other component mounting machine, and the remaining number stored in the component storage member is less than the used number. The component mounting work support device according to claim 9, wherein a component is searched for as the candidate component. The candidate component search unit searches for the first similar components stored in N component storage members (N is a positive integer of 2 or more) in descending order of the number of remaining components in the component storage member, as the candidate components. death,
Of the N component storage members, the total number of components stored in the first to (N-1)th component storage members in descending order of the number of remaining components in the component storage member is less than the number of parts used. The component mounting work support device according to claim 10, wherein the total number of components stored in the first to Nth component storage members in descending order of the number of remaining components in the component storage member is greater than or equal to the number of components used. . 2. The candidate component search unit searches for the first similar component, which is not scheduled to be used for the component mounting in the other component mounting machine and whose usage period is shorter than a predetermined period, as the candidate component. Parts installation work support device. Among the plurality of component mounting machines, the component storage member is installed in a production switching mounting machine that completes the component mounting on one type of board and before starting the component mounting on another type of board. a used-completion specifying unit that specifies the component storage member that is not scheduled to be used in the production switching mounting machine as a used-completed storage member;
a second acquisition unit that acquires the type of component stored in the used storage member as a second target component type;
Among the plurality of component mounting machines, the components of the second target component type to be stored in the component storage member attached to the component supply machine of another component mounting machine different from the production switching mounting machine are further comprising a second similar parts search unit for searching as two similar parts,
2. The component mounting work support device according to claim 1, wherein the notification section reports information according to a result of the search for the second similar component by the second similar component search section. 14. The component mounting work support device according to claim 13, wherein the notification unit notifies the worker of the second similar component. 15. The component mounting work support device according to claim 14, wherein the notifying unit further notifies the operator of the remaining number of components or the expiration date of the components in the component storage member that stores the second similar component. 16. The component mounting work support device according to claim 14, wherein the notification section further notifies the task person of the remaining number of components in the used storage member or the expiration date of the components. further comprising a replaceable parts search unit that searches for parts that satisfy a predetermined condition among the second similar parts as replaceable parts,
14. The component mounting work support device according to claim 13, wherein the notification unit notifies the operator of the replaceable part. 18. The component mounting operation according to claim 17, wherein the replaceable component search unit searches for a component stored in the component storage member that stores a larger number of components than the used storage member as the replaceable component. Support equipment. 18. The component mounting according to claim 17, wherein the replaceable component search unit searches for a component stored in the component storage member that stores a component with a longer expiration date than the used storage member as the replaceable component. Work support equipment. an optimization execution unit that executes optimization processing to determine components to be mounted on the component mounting machine based on a production plan for mounting components on the board to produce a component-mounted board;
a prediction unit that predicts the first target part type, the first similar part, and the candidate part based on the result of the optimization process;
The component mounting work support device according to claim 1, further comprising a notification control unit that causes the notification unit to notify the candidate component predicted by the prediction unit at a predetermined timing. The notification control unit stores the component of the first target component type for the component supply machine of the other component mounting machine at the timing when the prediction unit predicts the candidate component and at the predetermined timing. 21. The component mounting work support according to claim 20, wherein when the mounting status of the component storage member changes, the candidate parts are updated in accordance with the change in the mounting status, and then the candidate parts are notified by the notification unit. Device. Among a plurality of component mounting machines that carry out component mounting in which components stored in a component storage member are supplied by a component feeder and mounted on a board by a mounting head, the first component is the type of component to be mounted on the work target mounting machine. 1. A step of acquiring the target part type;
Among the plurality of component mounters, the components of the first target component type to be stored in the component storage member attached to the component supply machine of another component mounter different from the work target mounter are A process of searching for parts of the same type,
a candidate component search unit that searches for candidate components that are not scheduled to be used for component mounting in the other component mounter from among the first similar components;
A component mounting work support method comprising the step of notifying a worker of the candidate parts. Among a plurality of component mounting machines that carry out component mounting in which components stored in a component storage member are supplied by a component feeder and mounted on a board by a mounting head, the first component is the type of component to be mounted on the work target mounting machine. 1. A step of acquiring the target part type;
Among the plurality of component mounters, the components of the first target component type to be stored in the component storage member attached to the component supply machine of another component mounter different from the work target mounter are A process of searching for parts of the same type,
a candidate component search unit that searches for candidate components that are not scheduled to be used for component mounting in the other component mounter from among the first similar components;
A component mounting work support program that causes a computer to execute a step of notifying a worker of the candidate parts.

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