TWI616247B - Article manufacturing device and manufacturing method - Google Patents

Abstract

A logo (9) is provided on the forming mold (6) of the replaceable component mounted on the resin sealing device (1), a logo (9) is provided on the information forming surface (9a), and a fine pattern is formed on the information forming surface (9a). This fine pattern is the first information indicating that it contains information specific to this forming mold (6). The information reading tool (10) reads the fine pattern, and the interpretation unit (DE) obtains the first information based on the read fine pattern. The discriminating unit (J) compares the first information with the second information that contains information specifying the forming mold (6) and is stored in advance, and performs discrimination. The control unit (8) controls the resin sealing device (1) based on the results of the respective determinations, and operates the resin sealing device (1) when the molding die (6) is appropriate for the second information, and When the second information is unsuitable, the manufacturing device is caused to display the following: the forming mold is unsuitable for the second information. Therefore, it is prevented that the molding die (6) used for the resin sealing device (1) is not suitable for the item.

Description

Article manufacturing device and manufacturing method

The present invention relates to a device and a method for manufacturing an article, by preventing erroneous installation of a replaceable component that is replaced in a manufacturing device in accordance with the manufactured article, etc., maintaining the quality of the article and preventing adverse effects on the manufacturing device.

When replacing a metal mold that is replaced according to the type of an article to be processed in a press, etc., one of the purposes is to prevent the occurrence of product defects, and a "correct mold" is determined. For example, a bar code label corresponding to an identification number attached to a metal mold mounted on the main body of the press is attached to a bar code management panel provided in the mechanical arrangement section. When arranging the metal mold, a barcode reader corresponding to the identification number of the installed metal mold is read by a barcode reader. Some people have proposed a metal mold management method that memorizes the inherent metal mold information read by a bar code reader and the metal mold information set when the metal mold is set for processing. Based on the metal mold set information during processing, Call the required mold setting and replace the mold (refer to paragraphs 0006, 0009, 0027 and Figure 5 of Patent Document 1).

A resin sealing device for electronic parts, which is a type of resin molding device, covers a chip-like element such as a semiconductor wafer mounted on a substrate (a lead frame, a printed circuit board, or the like) with a sealing resin. Thereby, the sealed substrate of the molded product is completed. The mold for resin sealing in the resin sealing device is changing the seal. It is replaced when the type (product type) of the post-sealed substrate is worn or the molding die is worn. Therefore, the molding die is a replaceable component that is replaced according to the type of the manufactured article (sealed substrate).

When the newly installed forming mold is not a suitable forming mold (for example, when an incorrect installation of the forming mold occurs due to an operator's selection error, etc.), the installation is different from the one with guaranteed quality and characteristics If the mold is a correct metal mold (suitable product), the quality of the molded product may be impaired. In addition, there is a possibility that disadvantages such as adverse effects on the body of the resin sealing device may occur.

When replacing a molding die used for a resin sealing device mounted on an electronic component, the operator performs the replacement operation manually. Due to this situation, it is not possible to set a bar code label in the mechanical arrangement department. In addition, in order to identify the forming mold, when the barcode label is set on the forming mold, there are the following problems. After being installed in the resin molding apparatus, the molding die is heated to a predetermined molding temperature (for example, about 180 ° C), and is used in this state. Therefore, when a bar code label is used as a logo, the bar code label may be damaged due to high temperature, which may easily impair the display function applied to the logo. Therefore, even if the bar code label shows the identification of a suitable product, if the bar code label is damaged, there is a problem that the appropriateness of the installed mold cannot be accurately determined. For this reason, there is a problem that an erroneous installation of a replaceable module is used in the manufacture of an article.

As a method for managing a metal mold, a method of attaching a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag to each metal mold part constituting the metal mold has been proposed (refer to paragraph 0013 of Patent Document 2). This method cannot be applied to a metal mold used at a high temperature (for example, about 180 ° C). This is because the RFID tag attached to the metal mold part will be Thermal damage.

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[Patent Literature]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 07-164073

[Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-050614

The problem to be solved by the present invention is that the replaceable module used in the manufacture of an article in an article manufacturing apparatus may be unsuitable for a replaceable module that should be used originally.

In order to solve the above problems, the device for manufacturing an article related to the present invention is characterized by including: at least one replaceable component included in the article manufacturing device, which is replaced according to the type of the article manufactured from the material; The reading unit reads the pattern optically; the reading unit obtains the first information containing the information of the specific replaceable unit based on the read pattern; the control unit, based on the Second information memorized and including at least information of a specific replaceable component to control the operation of the manufacturing device; and a discrimination section that compares the first information with the second information for determination; wherein the control section is based on the determination result, When the second information is appropriate, the manufacturing device is controlled to operate the manufacturing device; and when the control unit is not suitable for the second information based on the determination result, the control unit controls the manufacturing device and causes the manufacturing device to display the following: Not suitable for secondary information. In the judgment of whether the replaceable component is suitable or not, and the judgment of whether the replaceable component is required to be maintained or not, Either one can use the second information.

In the above-mentioned article manufacturing device, the control unit may control the manufacturing device so that the manufacturing device does not operate when the replaceable component is not suitable for the second information based on the determination result.

In the above-mentioned article manufacturing apparatus, the control unit may control the manufacturing apparatus so that the manufacturing apparatus does not operate, and then control the manufacturing apparatus to operate the manufacturing apparatus according to the received signal.

In the manufacturing device of the above article, the replaceable component may include a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components; a mark may be provided at each predetermined position of the single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components; The light guide section, the light guide section, and the image acquisition section; and at least the light receiving section are provided corresponding to predetermined positions, respectively.

In the manufacturing device of the above article, the replaceable component may include a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components; a mark may be provided at each predetermined position of the single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components; The light receiving unit, the light guiding unit, and the image acquisition unit; and at least the light receiving unit are commonly used for a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components by moving.

In the above-mentioned article manufacturing device, at least the light-receiving unit is provided in a conveying mechanism, and the conveying mechanism has at least one of a function of supplying materials to the replaceable module and a function of moving the article out of the replaceable module; The light receiving unit is moved to a predetermined position by a transport mechanism.

In the above-mentioned article manufacturing device, the image acquisition section may be located away from a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components; and the light receiving section and the image acquisition section are optically connected through a light guide section.

In the above-mentioned article manufacturing device, the replaceable component may also include a single mold or a plurality of molds.

In the above-mentioned article manufacturing device, the replaceable component may have at least a first mold and a second mold opposite to the first mold; and a driving mechanism for relatively moving at least the first mold and the second mold.

The above-mentioned article manufacturing device may also include: a replaceable component module provided with at least a replaceable component; and a receiving module that receives materials; wherein the replaceable component module is removable with respect to the receiving module; and The replaceable component module is removable relative to other replaceable component modules.

In the device for manufacturing the article, the pattern formed on the logo may include a pattern formed by electroforming.

The above-mentioned article manufacturing device may further include the above-mentioned logo formed by another component formed with the above-mentioned pattern, wherein the other component is fixed to the replaceable component.

In order to solve the above problems, a method for manufacturing an article related to the present invention is a method for manufacturing an article from a material by using a manufacturing device, which is characterized by including a step of preparing at least one replaceable component, and at least one replaceable component is included in The manufacturing device is replaced according to the type of article to be manufactured; the step of preparing a mark is provided on a replaceable component; the step of optically reading a pattern previously formed on the mark using a reading section; based on the read pattern The step of obtaining the first information, the first information contains information of a specific replaceable component; the step of reading out the second information which has been memorized in advance and contains at least the information of the specific replaceable component; comparing the first information with the second information; A step of discriminating; based on the discriminating result, when the replaceable component is suitable for the second information, the manufacturing device is controlled to move the manufacturing device And the step of controlling the manufacturing device to display the following when the replaceable component is not suitable for the second information based on the result of the discrimination: the replaceable component is not suitable for the second information. In the discriminating step, the second information may be used in at least one of the determination as to whether the replaceable component is suitable or not, and the determination as to whether the replaceable component is required to be maintained or not.

The manufacturing method may further include the step of controlling the manufacturing apparatus so that the manufacturing apparatus does not operate when the replaceable component is not suitable for the second information based on a result of the determination.

The manufacturing method described above may include a step of controlling the manufacturing apparatus so that the manufacturing apparatus does not operate, and then controlling the manufacturing apparatus to operate the manufacturing apparatus according to the received signal.

The above manufacturing method may further include the steps of preparing a light receiving section, a light guiding section, and an image acquiring section in the reading section; wherein the replaceable component includes a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components; and the single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components Each of the replaceable components is provided with a mark at a predetermined position; and the step of optically reading the pattern is to read the first information using a light receiving unit provided on a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components.

The above manufacturing method may further include the steps of preparing the light receiving section, the light guiding section, and the image obtaining section in the reading section; wherein the replaceable component is a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components; The predetermined position of each of the plurality of replaceable components is provided with a logo; and the step of optically reading the pattern is to use a light receiving unit that is commonly provided in a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components, the above-mentioned first information.

In the above manufacturing method, the light receiving unit, the light guiding unit, and The steps of the image acquisition section include: a step of preparing the image acquisition section at a position far from a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components; and a step of preparing the light receiving section of the transfer mechanism, the transfer mechanism includes At least one of a function and a function of carrying an article out of the interchangeable module; and a step of preparing a light guide section, which optically connects the light receiving section and the image acquisition section; wherein the step of optically reading the above pattern Is to move the light receiving unit to a predetermined position by moving the conveying mechanism.

In the above manufacturing method, the steps of preparing the light receiving section, the light guiding section, and the image obtaining section may include the step of preparing the image obtaining section at a position far from a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components; and preparing the light guide The light guide unit optically connects the light receiving unit and the image acquisition unit.

The manufacturing method described above may include a step of preparing a single mold or a plurality of molds included in the replaceable component.

The manufacturing method may further include the steps of preparing a first mold included in the replaceable component and a second mold included in the replaceable component and facing the first mold; and a step of controlling the driving mechanism, the driving mechanism being at least The first mold is moved relative to the second mold.

The above manufacturing method may also include the steps of preparing a replaceable component module and a receiving module. The replaceable component module is provided with at least a replaceable component and receives the above-mentioned materials of the module; wherein the replaceable component module is opposite to the receiving component. Modules are removable; and replaceable component modules are removable with respect to other replaceable component modules.

In the manufacturing method described above, in the step of preparing a mark, a mark including a pattern formed by an electroforming process may be prepared.

In the manufacturing method described above, the step of preparing the logo is also Prepare the above-mentioned logo composed of another component fixed to the replaceable component.

According to the present invention, a setting mark is provided on a manufacturing apparatus mounted on an article. A pattern is formed on the logo, and this pattern displays the first information containing information specifying the replaceable component. The reading unit reads the pattern, and the reading unit obtains the first information based on the pattern that has been read. The discrimination section compares the first information with the second information that is stored in advance and contains information specifying the replaceable component, and performs discrimination. The control unit controls the manufacturing apparatus to operate the manufacturing apparatus when the replaceable component is suitable for the second information based on the determination result. When the control unit determines that the replaceable component is not suitable for the second information, based on the determination result, the control unit controls the manufacturing device so that the manufacturing device displays the following: the replaceable component is not suitable for the second information. Therefore, the occurrence of defects due to the unsuitability of the replaceable component for the manufacture of the second information is suppressed.

1‧‧‧resin sealing device (manufacturing device)

2‧‧‧Fixed plate

3‧‧‧Movable plate

4‧‧‧Fixed mold (replaceable components)

4a, 5c‧‧‧Resin pathway

4b, 5b‧‧‧

4d, 5d ‧‧‧ recess

5‧‧‧ Movable mold (replaceable components)

5a‧‧‧pot

5v‧‧‧ Vent

6‧‧‧Forming mold (replaceable components)

7‧‧‧Drive mechanism

7a‧‧‧Back and forth drive mechanism (mold opening and closing mechanism)

7b‧‧‧resin pressurizing mechanism

8‧‧‧Control Department

9‧‧‧ Logo (another component)

9a‧‧‧ Information Formation

9b‧‧‧ Adhesive

9c‧‧‧ peeling paper

10‧‧‧Information Reading Tool (Information Reading Department)

10a‧‧‧laser diode

10b‧‧‧laser light

10c‧‧‧Back and forth vibrating mirror

10d‧‧‧Reflected light

10e‧‧‧Optical Diode

20‧‧‧Electroforming processing tank

21‧‧‧ electrolytic bath

22‧‧‧ Metal

23‧‧‧Female

24‧‧‧Electrocasting (logo, another component)

30‧‧‧ball screw

31‧‧‧ball nut

32‧‧‧ main handling mechanism (handling mechanism)

33‧‧‧X direction guide

34‧‧‧Y-direction guide

35‧‧‧Deputy transfer mechanism (transfer mechanism)

36‧‧‧Light receiving section

37‧‧‧ convex lens

38‧‧‧Reflector

39‧‧‧lighting

40‧‧‧Image sensor

41‧‧‧Image Acquisition Department

42‧‧‧cable

43‧‧‧ Camera Controller

44‧‧‧Mould block block (replaceable components)

45, 46‧‧‧ Light guide

50‧‧‧ Power

51‧‧‧ Substrate Material Receiving Department

52‧‧‧Resin material receiving department

53‧‧‧Material Transfer Agency

54‧‧‧ after installation

55‧‧‧sealed substrate

56‧‧‧formed product transfer mechanism

57‧‧‧box

58‧‧‧Vacuum pump

A‧‧‧Material receiving module

B‧‧‧Delivery Module

CAV‧‧‧Mould Cavity

DE‧‧‧Interpretation Department

J‧‧‧Discrimination Department

La‧‧‧light guide (light guide)

Lb‧‧‧ convex lens

Lc‧‧‧light guide

Ld‧‧‧Image Sensor

Le‧‧‧cable

M‧‧‧forming module

ME‧‧‧Memory Department

R‧‧‧ resin material

S1 ~ S11‧‧‧step

FIG. 1A is a schematic front view of a molding module included in a resin sealing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a development perspective view of a fixed mold and a movable mold included in the molding mold.

FIG. 2A is a schematic side view of the molding module shown in FIG. 1A.

FIG. 2B is a side view showing an enlarged view of an important part of a molding die.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a reading section that optically reads a pattern.

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a step of making a logo, and is an explanatory diagram for the steps of electroforming processing.

[Figure 4B] is a diagram showing the steps of making a logo, An illustration of the process.

FIG. 4C is a diagram showing a step of making a mark, and is an explanatory diagram of a step of integrating a release paper on the back surface of the mark with an adhesive therebetween.

[FIG. 4D] A diagram showing a step of making a mark, and is an explanatory diagram of a step of integrating a release paper on the back surface of the mark through an adhesive.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure for determining whether a molding die is suitable or not.

Fig. 6 is a partial side view showing the configuration around the reading section.

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing an outline of a manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. All the drawings in this application document are easy to understand and will be omitted or exaggerated for schematic illustration. The same elements are assigned the same element symbols, and descriptions thereof are appropriately omitted.

[Example 1]

Embodiment 1 of the manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method of the article concerning this invention is described based on FIGS. 1A and 1B and FIGS. 2A and 2B. A resin sealing device for electronic parts will be described as an example of an article manufacturing device. The resin sealing device for electronic parts is a step of covering a chip-like element such as a semiconductor wafer mounted on a substrate (a lead frame, a printed circuit board, or the like) with a sealing resin. On the substrate (post-installed substrate) on which the sheet-like element has been mounted, the sealing resin is molded by using a molding die to complete a post-sealed substrate equivalent to a molded product. In some cases, the substrate after sealing is equivalent to an article (finished product). In some cases, the back substrate will be sealed Each single piece after cutting (division) is equivalent to an article (finished product). In this case, the substrate after sealing is a semi-finished product. In this application, terms such as "product" include semi-finished products.

As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the resin sealing device 1 for electronic parts includes one or a plurality of forming modules M. When a plurality of forming modules M are included, they can be arranged along the X direction and connected to each other. As described later, the plurality of forming modules M can be installed on each other and can be separated afterwards.

The molding module M includes a fixed plate 2 and a movable plate 3. The fixed plate 2 is fixed to the main body. The movable plate 3 is disposed opposite to the fixed plate 2 and is provided to be able to contact and leave the fixed plate 2. The resin sealing device 1 includes at least a fixed mold (upper mold) 4 and a movable mold (lower mold) 5. The fixed mold 4 is configured to be freely attachable and detachable to the fixed disk 2 (replaceable form), and the movable mold 5 is The movable plate 3 is detachably mounted. The fixed mold 4 and the movable mold 5 together form a molding mold (resin-sealed mold) 6. The molding die 6 is a component (hereinafter referred to as a “replaceable component” as appropriate) that is replaced in accordance with the manufactured product. The resin sealing device 1 includes a control unit 8 for controlling the operation of the driving mechanism 7 in the resin sealing device 1. The driving mechanism 7 includes, for example, a back-and-forth driving mechanism (mold opening and closing mechanism) 7 a and a resin pressing mechanism 7 b of the movable disk 3.

The predetermined position of the forming die 6 is adhered by the mark 9. A fine pattern is formed on the information formation surface 9a of the mark 9 by unevenness, etc., and the fine pattern displays first information including at least information of the specific molding die 6. The fine pattern is constituted by, for example, a bar code, a two-dimensional bar code, and the like.

The information on the specific mold 6 includes information on the manufacturer, supplier, and service provider of the mold 6 and the mold number of the mold 6. Code and manufacturing number, model (product type) of the molded product (sealed substrate) formed by the molding die 6, and information on the applicable product indicating that the molding die 6 is a suitable product. The term "suitable product" means that the forming die 6 is a forming die that should be used originally, and specifically has at least the following two meanings. The term "suitable product" means, first, that the forming mold 6 is a forming mold suitable for a product to be manufactured, and a forming mold whose quality is guaranteed. The term "suitable product" means, secondly, that the forming mold 6 is a forming mold provided by a legitimate manufacturer or supplier.

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, in the resin sealing device 1, an information reading tool (information reading section) 10 is provided at a corresponding position in a predetermined position in the molding die 6. A fine pattern formed on the information formation surface 9a of the logo 9 adhered to the molding die 6.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the control unit 8 is provided with a reading unit DE and a memory unit ME. The reading unit DE obtains the first information based on the fine pattern formed on the information forming surface 9a read by the information reading tool 10 and stores the first information. The part ME previously memorizes information (second information) of the specific molding die 6. The control unit 8 is provided with a judging unit J. The judging unit J compares the obtained first information with the second information that has been memorized in advance, and judges whether the molding die 6 is suitable for the second information. The control unit 8 controls the operation of the resin sealing device 1 including the operation of the drive mechanism 7 based on the result of the determination.

As shown in FIG. 1B, the movable mold 5 constituting the forming mold 6 is provided with a pot 5a, a cavity 5b on the side of the movable mold 5 (hereinafter referred to as "movable side"), and a movable cavity 5b connected to the movable side. On the side of the resin passage 5c and the vent hole 5v, a resin material is supplied to the pot 5a. In the fixed mold 4, set the fixed mold 4 The resin passage 4a on the side (hereinafter referred to as the "fixed side") and the cavity 4b on the fixed side.

The movable mold 5 and the fixed mold 4 are clamped by a mold opening and closing mechanism 7a. In a state where the movable mold 5 and the fixed mold 4 are clamped, the mold surface (on the upper surface in FIG. 1A) of the movable mold 5 that is opposite to the mold surface (on the lower surface in FIG. 1A) of the fixed mold 4 is in close contact . In this state, the pot 5a of the movable mold 5 communicates with the resin passage (elimination section) 4a on the fixed side, and the resin passage 4a on the fixed side communicates with the resin passage 5c on the movable side. In addition, the pot 5a of the movable mold 5 communicates with the fixed cavity 4b and the movable cavity 5b via the resin passage 4a and the resin passage 5c in this order.

During resin molding, the inside of the cavity 4b on the fixed side and the cavity 5b on the movable side are filled with a fluid resin such as a molten resin. The gas remaining inside the cavity 4b and the cavity 5b is discharged to the outside of the molding die 6 through the vent hole 5v along with the filling of the fluid resin.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the information reading tools 10 are respectively disposed on the main body of the resin sealing device 1, and correspond to positions where the marks 9 are respectively mounted on the fixed mold 4 and the movable mold 5. Therefore, 'each information reading tool 10' can read a fine pattern from the information forming surface 9a of each mark 9 pasted on the fixed mold 4 and the movable mold 5 respectively mounted on the fixed plate 2 and the movable plate 3.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the light of the image on the display information forming surface 9 a enters the image sensor Ld through the light guide section (light guide) La, the convex lens (light collecting lens) Lb, and the light guide section Lc. The image sensor Ld is, for example, a CCD sensor, a CMOS sensor, or the like. With the image sensor Ld, light equivalent to the image of the information forming surface 9a is converted into an electrical signal. The image data composed of the electrical signals of the image on the display information forming surface 9a is sent to the control unit 8 via the cable Le (see also Consider Figures 1A and 1B). As the information reading tool 10, a digital camera having an image sensor may be arranged instead of the combination of the convex lens Lb, the light guide portion Lc, and the image sensor Ld. With this, the digital camera has better heat resistance.

The forming mold 6 composed of the fixed mold 4 and the movable mold 5 constitutes a set of mold units. Therefore, it may be fixed by a method such as pasting the logo 9 on either of the fixed mold 4 and the movable mold 5. In this case, the information reading tool 10 may be disposed on either of the fixed mold 4 and the movable mold 5 of the resin sealing device 1 corresponding to the side on which the mark 9 is pasted on the forming mold 6. The following description is directed to a case where the logo 9 is stuck to the fixed mold 4.

As shown in FIG. 3, a recess 4d for labeling is provided on the surface to which the mold 6 (at least one of the fixed mold 4 and the movable mold 5) is pasted, so that it is more than the surface to be pasted on the surface. The thickness of the integrated logo 9 is still deep. Therefore, as described later, by integrating the logo 9 on the inner bottom surface of the recess 4d, the information formation surface 9a of the logo 9 can be prevented from contacting other constituent components and the information formation surface 9a can be deformed, Defects such as breakage.

In the following, the content of the resin sealing device 1 is controlled by the control unit 8 when the first information is suitable product information. As will be described later, the control unit 8 is based on the determination result of "suitable product" obtained by the determination unit J, and uses the information on whether or not the forming mold 6 that is the object of the determination is a suitable product in the resin sealing device 1 display. Specifically, when the molding die 6 is a suitable product, its purpose is displayed on a display screen. In addition, it is preferable that the forming module M including the forming mold 6 is in a state in which it can be operated. When the molding die 6 is not a suitable product, after the purpose is displayed on the display screen, a warning is issued to the operator by means of turning on, turning off, and generating a warning sound. This forming module M can also be transformed into: The module M is in an inoperable state (for example, a state in which the power is turned on but the operation start signal cannot be received, and a state in which the power is turned off).

When a fixed mold 4 and a movable mold 5 are each divided into a plurality of so-called divided molds (not shown), for example, the logo 9 is affixed to the most important part and a replaceable cavity block. In this case, it is possible to prevent erroneous replacement of the cavity block which is the most important constituent element of the resin molding and is a replaceable component, installation of unsuitable products, and the like.

FIG. 3 illustrates a so-called non-contact code reading sensor of a laser type as the information reading tool 10. The information reading tool 10 reflects the laser light 10b emitted from the laser diode 10a by moving the vibrating mirror (scanning mirror) 10c back and forth. Thereby, the information forming surface 9a formed on the mark 9 is scanned by the laser light 10b reflected by the vibrating mirror 10c. The optical diode 10e receives the reflected light 10d which is reflected by the laser light 10b on the information forming surface 9a. Thereby, the fine pattern already formed on the information formation surface 9a is optically read.

As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D, on the side (front side) of the information formation surface 9a of the mark 9, a high-precision fine pattern is formed by electroforming (electroforming processing). A release paper 9c is stuck on the back side of the mark 9 with an adhesive 9b interposed therebetween. In a state where the release paper 9c is peeled off, the back side of the logo 9 is adhered through the adhesive 9b and integrated with the inner bottom surface of the recess 4d (5d) for logo pasting in the logo pasting surface of the forming mold 6 (please (See Figure 3).

The logo 9 is formed into a thin sheet shape by electroforming. The logo 9 has the following two purposes. The first purpose is to avoid identifying unsuitable products as suitable products (misjudgment). The second purpose is to remove the logo 9 from the logo pasting surface (inner bottom of the logo pasting recess 4d‧5d on the forming mold 6 (fixed mold 4 and movable mold 5)). (Face) peeling, it is possible to avoid re-use of the peeled mark 9 on other unsuitable products. Therefore, the thickness of the mark 9 is a thickness (in other words, a necessary and sufficient thickness) set to such an extent that the following two conditions are simultaneously satisfied. First, it is possible to maintain the firmness of the logo 9 and the thickness with high accuracy and reliability when reading a fine pattern (displayed information) formed on the information formation surface 9a when pasted to a suitable product. Secondly, if the logo 9 originally affixed to the logo sticking surface 4d (5d) is peeled off, the thickness of at least the information forming surface 9a is damaged.

The thickness of the mark 9 (electroformed product) including the above two conditions may be, for example, a thickness of 0.05 to 0.1 μm in the case of electroforming for surface transfer. With this thickness, fine patterns for displaying information can be produced with high accuracy. When the logo 9 having a three-dimensional shape (three-dimensional shape) including the information forming surface 9a is produced, an electroformed product having a thickness including the above two conditions can be produced by general electroforming processing.

Based on FIGS. 4A to 4D, the case of making the logo 9 will be described. 4A and 4B are diagrams showing the steps of the electroforming process briefly, and FIGS. 4C and 4D are diagrams showing the steps of integrating the release paper on the back surface of the mark 9 through an adhesive.

As shown in FIG. 4A, in the electroforming process step, a fixed voltage is applied from the outside to the metal (nickel anode) 22 and the female mold (cathode) 23 in the electrolytic bath 21 in the electroforming processing tank 20. As a result, metal ionization occurs at the anode, and electrodeposition due to metal reduction occurs at the master mold 23. The electrodepositions shown in Figures 4A to 4D are made of nickel. An electroformed article 24 made of electrodeposited nickel is used as the body of the logo 9. The master mold 23 is preferably produced by precision machining such as elliptical vibration cutting.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4B, the electroformed product 24 which has been electrodeposited on the master mold 23 is peeled from the master mold 23. In the electroformed product 24, a fine pattern is formed by inverting a high-precision shape or the like already formed on the master mold 23. A fine pattern composed of a high-precision shape that has been formed on the electroformed product 24 is used as a fine pattern that displays information of a specific molding die 6 on the information formation surface 9 a of the mark 9.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4C, the adhesive 9 b to which the release paper 9 c is attached is adhered to the back surface of the electroformed product 24 (the surface opposite to the information formation surface 9 a). Thereby, the mark 9 with the adhesive agent 9b was produced.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4D, the release paper 9 c is peeled from the mark 9. The back surface of the logo 9 is pasted to the inner bottom surface of the recess 4d (5d) for logo pasting in the logo pasting surface of the forming mold 6 via the adhesive 9b. As a result, the inner bottom surface of the recess 4d (5d) of the molding die 6 and the mark 9 can be integrated.

The adhesive 9b and the release paper 9c are in a state where the release paper 9c is peeled off, and are used for pasting the logo 9 through the adhesive 9b and integrating the back of the logo 9 into the logo pasting surface of the forming mold 6. The inner bottom surface of the recess 4d (5d). In the case where the inner bottom surface of the recess 4d (5d) is directly adhered to the electroformed product 24 (the body of the logo 9), a double-sided adhesive tape may be pasted to the inner bottom surface of the recess 4d (5d) in advance, instead of the adhesive 9b. And release paper 9c.

The logo 9 formed by the fine pattern displaying suitable product information firstly means that the forming mold 6 is a forming mold suitable for a product to be manufactured, and a forming mold of which quality is guaranteed. The logo 9 formed by displaying a fine pattern suitable for product information, secondly, means that the forming mold 6 is, for example, a regular maker of a resin sealing device, a regular mold maker, or an official resin sealing device or Suppliers of regular mold services (hereinafter referred to as "Suitable product supplier"). On the mark 9, an information forming surface 9a having a fine pattern showing information of a specific mold is formed with high accuracy, and a mark made by a person other than the supplier of the unsuitable product without the mark may be provided with the mark And so on.

On the information formation surface 9a, for example, a barcode, a two-dimensional barcode, and the like are formed. In addition to or in place of these, the information forming surface 9a can also form a special image arbitrarily set by the supplier of the suitable product, a character string, a symbol, a shape, a three-dimensional shape, or a combination of the above, which is difficult to imitate. , Hologram, other high-precision marks and other fine patterns. Based on the fine pattern formed on the information formation surface 9a, the information of the specific molding die 6 is read. The fine pattern already formed on the information formation surface 9a is preferably a pattern that is difficult to imitate. The fine pattern that has been formed on the information forming surface 9a may include a seal, a trademark (including a registered trademark), and a trademark type (logotype) showing a fine pattern suitable for the supplier of the product and a mark showing the source of the labor service. .

In the following, please refer to FIGS. 1A to 3 and the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 to describe the specific forming mold 6 (please refer to FIGS. 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B) and determine whether the forming mold 6 is Steps to fit or not. First, in FIG. 5, as shown in step S1, in a state where the power supply of the resin sealing device 1 is turned on, a fixed mold 4 is mounted on the fixed disk 2, and a movable mold 5 is mounted on the movable disk 3. The installation of the fixed mold 4 and the movable mold 5 at this step may be temporarily set (temporarily fixed) as long as the fine pattern that has been formed on the information formation surface 9a of the mark 9 can be read.

Next, as shown in step S2, using the information reading tool 10, reading has been formed on each of the fixed mold 4 and the movable mold which have been pasted and pasted. The information with the logo 9 of 5 forms a fine pattern of the surface 9a.

Next, as shown in step S3, the control unit 8 obtains the first information from the fine pattern already formed on the information formation surface 9a. For example, when the fine pattern is a two-dimensional barcode, interpret the two-dimensional barcode.

Next, as shown in step S4, the control unit 8 reads out the second information (information that has been stored in advance) including the information of the specific molding die 6. The second information is stored in the memory unit ME included in the control unit 8 of the resin sealing device 1 in advance.

Next, as shown in step S5, the determination section J of the control section 8 compares the first information obtained from the fine pattern already formed on the information formation surface 9a of the marker 9 with the second information store that has been previously stored. Contains information on specific forming dies 6. The determination unit J determines, based on the result of the comparison, an item "whether the fixed mold 4 is a" suitable product "" and an item "whether the movable mold 5 is a" suitable product ".

Hereinafter, the processing in the case where the comparison result is "each of the fixed mold 4 and the movable mold 5 is a suitable product" (the first case) will be described. Following step S5, as shown in step S6, the discriminating unit J generates a suitable signal indicating "the fixed mold 4 is a" suitable product "and a suitable signal indicating" movable mold 5 is a "suitable product".

Next, as shown in step S7, the control unit 8 displays "the fixed mold 4 is" suitable product "on the display unit (touch panel, etc .; not shown) of the control unit 8 of the resin sealing device 1 based on the received appropriate signal. "" And "movable mold 5 is a" suitable product "". The control unit 8 may also light the warning lamp in a state that indicates that the resin sealing device 1 is operable (for example, a state in which green light is continuously lit). The control unit 8 may also indicate that the resin sealing device 1 is in an operable state by a sound such as “operable”.

Next, as shown in step S8, the control section 8 based on the received fitness The combination signal shifts the resin sealing device 1 to an operable state (operating state). When the resin sealing device 1 is already in an operable state, the control unit 8 continues to maintain the resin sealing device 1 in an operable state. The order of step S7 and step S8 can also be interchanged or implemented simultaneously.

In the following, a description will be given of a process (second case) in which the comparison result is that "at least one of the fixed mold 4 and the movable mold 5 is not a" suitable product "". For example, a description will be given of a process in a case where the fixed mold 4 is a “suitable product” and the movable mold 5 is not a “suitable product”. Following step S5, as shown in step S9, the determination unit J generates an unsuitable signal indicating that "the movable mold 5 is not a" suitable product ".

Next, as shown in step S10, the control unit 8 displays an item "the movable mold 5 is not a" suitable product "on the display unit (not shown) of the control unit 8 of the resin sealing device 1 based on the received inappropriate signal. The control unit 8 may also light the warning lamp in a state showing that the resin sealing device 1 is inoperable (for example, a state in which yellow or red light is intermittently lit). The control unit 8 may also indicate that the resin sealing device 1 is in an inoperable state by a sound such as “impossible operation”.

Next, as shown in step S11, the control unit 8 shifts the resin sealing device 1 to a non-operation state (non-operation state) based on the received inappropriate signal. The order of step S10 and step S11 can also be interchanged, and can also be implemented simultaneously. In the case where the fixed mold 4 is not a “suitable product” and the case where neither of the fixed mold 4 and the movable mold 5 is a “suitable product”, the same processing as in the second case described above is performed.

In the case where at least one of the fixed mold 4 and the movable mold 5 is not a "suitable product" mold (hereinafter referred to as "inappropriate mold"), the operator starts from forming Look for "suitable products" (hereinafter referred to as "suitable molds") in the inventory of molds. The operator replaces the unsuitable mold with the found suitable mold. The worker operates the control unit 8 of the resin sealing device 1 in a state where the mold is temporarily installed in the resin sealing device 1 and follows the flowchart shown in FIG. 5. In this case, since the suitable mold has been temporarily installed in the resin sealing device 1, the resin sealing device 1 is switched to the operating state by performing the processing of steps S1 to S5 to S8.

So far, it has been described that the information of the specific molding die 6 includes at least the first information. In addition, the information on the specific forming mold 6 has been described so far, including information on the manufacturer, supplier, and service provider of the forming mold 6, the mold number and manufacturing number of the forming mold 6, and the forming by the forming mold 6. The product type of the molded product (the substrate after packaging), and the information indicating the applicable product information of the mold 6 as the suitable product. Not limited to this, the information of a specific molding die 6 may include information on the manufacturing date, the start date, the use date, the batch number of the manufactured article (packaged substrate), History information such as the number of uses (shots). The history information may also include history information showing the history and content of the cleaning, inspection, maintenance (maintenance), and replacement (hereinafter referred to as "inspection, maintenance, etc.") of the forming mold 6. The history information may also include history information showing a history of past defects, improvements, and the like of the forming mold 6. Thereby, a user of the resin sealing device 1 or the molding die 6 or a supplier of suitable products performs a database of the above-mentioned information (information showing the history of defects and improvements). This information is suitable for the purpose of improving the productivity of the resin sealing device 1 or the molding die 6.

The description section J (refer to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B), for example, determines when the movable mold 5 should be inspected, maintained, etc. based on the history information. The situation is coming. In this case, the discriminating unit J generates a maintenance-requiring signal indicating that “the movable mold 5 is a“ maintenance-requiring product ”requiring inspection, maintenance, and the like”. Based on the received maintenance-required signal, the control unit 8 displays the item “the movable mold 5 is a maintenance-required product”, and shifts the resin sealing device 1 to an inoperative state (inoperative state). Therefore, a user, an operator, and the like of the resin sealing device 1 can know that the time has come to perform inspection, maintenance, and the like for the movable mold 5. In addition, it is possible to prevent the situation where the time required for inspection, maintenance, etc. is passed without notice and the molding die 6 including the movable die 5 is continuously used. The term "maintenance-requiring product" mentioned above means that from the viewpoint of whether inspection, maintenance, etc. are required, this forming mold is not a forming mold that should be used originally.

The information on the specific forming mold 6 contains at least information on suitable products, and may also include process information as required. The information on the specific molding die 6 may include any of product information and process information as required.

In addition, even in the case where the molding die 6 is not a suitable product, there may be cases where there is no problem in using this molding die 6. For example, the display of information on suitable products includes the case where the mold 6 is manufactured in a specific factory owned by the mold maker. This molding die 6 can be used in the case of a molding die 6 manufactured in another factory owned by the manufacturer of the molding die. By default, when the operator confirms that the information of the suitable product is displayed and judges that the mold 6 can be used, it can also be set as follows: The signal input by the operator from the outside of the resin sealing device 1 can be changed. Determination by the control unit 8. Specifically, as long as the operator has input a signal, it can be changed from the determination of "not a suitable product" to the determination of "is a suitable product".

As shown in Figure 3, the laser code reading sensor is exemplified as Information reading tool 10. The information reading tool 10 is not limited to such a tool. For example, by using an image sensor such as a CCD element (Charge Coupled Device) of the image reading sensor, the image data obtained from the information forming surface 9a of the shooting mark 9 can be sent to the control unit 8 . It can also be set to compare the transmitted image data with specific image data (reference data) that has been stored in advance, and determine whether it is suitable or not. As an image reading sensor, a CMOS sensor can also be used. The information reading tool 10 only needs to be a tool that can accurately read the fine pattern of the information formation surface 9a formed on the mark 9 with high accuracy.

This embodiment achieves the useful and remarkable effects described below. First, in determining whether the forming mold 6 of the replaceable component is suitable or not, the first information read from the mark 9 fixed to the forming mold 6 and the second information that has been memorized in advance are used. The first information includes information of a specific forming mold 6, and the second information includes at least information of a specific forming mold 6. The information on the specific molding die 6 preferably includes at least one of suitable product information and history information, and preferably includes both of them. By the above-mentioned matters, first, it can be judged whether the forming mold 6 of the replaceable component is suitable or not. Second, it can be judged whether the forming mold 6 of the replaceable component is a maintenance-requiring product or not.

Second, since the logo 9 is manufactured by electroforming, a fine pattern can be formed on the information formation surface 9a of the logo 9 with high accuracy. In addition, the marker 9 has heat resistance. By these matters, it is possible to obtain a mark 9 which is most suitable for the purpose of use of the molding die 6 which is adhered to the resin molding device mounted on the resin sealing device including the electronic component. Therefore, since the forming mold 6 to which the mark 9 is adhered can be used, it is possible to prevent an erroneous installation or the like caused by an operator.

Third, by using the molding die 6 that has been pasted with the logo 9, it is possible to prevent problems such as deterioration of the quality of the molded product, poor operation of the resin sealing device 1, reduced durability, and other adverse effects. The problem.

Fourth, since the logo 9 is formed in a thin sheet shape, the logo 9 is broken when the logo 9 is peeled from the forming mold. Because of this, the logo 9 cannot be peeled off and then stuck to another molding die in the original state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent, for example, improper use of the logo 9 made by a person other than the supplier of the suitable product, supply of a molding die for the unsuitable product, and the like.

[Example 2]

Embodiment 2 of the manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method of the article concerning this invention is demonstrated. In this embodiment, the second information is stored in advance in a memory device provided outside the resin sealing device 1. Examples of the external storage device include the following two. The first memory device is a memory device included in a server or the like for managing a semiconductor process by a user of the resin sealing device 1. The second memory device is a memory device included in a server or the like that manages its own products, labor, and the like by a supplier of suitable products related to the resin sealing device 1 or the molding die 6.

In this embodiment, first, the second information is read from a memory device included in a server or the like for managing the entire semiconductor manufacturing process by a user of the resin sealing device 1 or the molding die 6. This allows users and operators of the resin sealing device 1 or the molding die 6 to know whether the molding die 6 is a suitable product. In addition, the user and operator of the resin sealing device 1 or the mold 6 can know whether or not the time has come to perform inspection, maintenance, and the like for the mold 6. "Inspection, maintenance, etc." includes cleaning (for cleaning, physical use of brushes, laser light, plasma, etc.) Or chemical cleaning).

Secondly, the second information is read out from a memory device included in a server or the like that manages its own products, labor, etc., by a supplier of suitable products regarding the resin sealing device 1 or the molding die 6. Accordingly, the supplier of the suitable product regarding the resin sealing device 1 or the molding die 6 can know whether or not the time has come to perform inspection, maintenance, and the like for the molding die 6. Based on this matter, the supplier of suitable products will contact the user of the resin sealing device 1 or the molding die 6 with the main purpose of the time when inspection, maintenance, etc. have come, and draw their attention. The supplier of suitable products can also communicate to the user the preparations for dispatching service engineers for the suppliers of suitable products and the preparation of supply of replaceable components for replacement. The server suitable for the product supplier can also be used to automatically approach the time when inspection, maintenance, etc. should be performed, when a service engineer is ready to be dispatched, and when a replacement unit is ready for supply and replacement. The message is transmitted to the control unit 8 of the resin sealing device 1 or a server included in the user of the resin sealing device 1. Thereby, for both the supplier and the user of the suitable product regarding the resin sealing device 1 or the molding die 6, information is provided to reliably perform preventive maintenance and regular maintenance.

[Example 3]

Embodiment 3 of the manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method of the article concerning this invention is described based on FIG. Hereinafter, as the resin sealing device 1 of the manufacturing apparatus, a resin sealing device 1 provided with a cavity CAV in the lower mold 5 and using a compression molding method will be described as an example. The molding die 6 shown in Fig. 6 is used at a high temperature (for example, about 180 ° C). Accordingly, it is necessary to protect the information reading tool 10 from high temperature. This embodiment is a preferred example of the information reading tool 10 in a case where a replaceable component used at a high temperature is targeted.

As shown in FIG. 6, the resin sealing device 1 is provided with a ball screw 30 and a ball nut 31. A main conveyance mechanism 32 is attached to the ball nut 31. In order to allow the main conveyance mechanism 32 to move in the X direction, an X-direction guide rail 33 extending in the X-direction is provided. The main conveyance mechanism 32 is provided with a Y-direction guide 34 extending in the -Y direction.

The auxiliary conveyance mechanism 35 is provided so that it can move along the Y-direction guide rail 34. The sub conveying mechanism 35 holds the mounted substrate (not shown) on the upper side after mounting the semiconductor wafer on the substrate, and supplies it to the lower surface of the fixed mold 4. The rear substrate is temporarily fixed on the lower surface of the fixed mold 4 by a method such as suction or clamping. The sub-conveying mechanism 35 holds a resin material (not shown) such as a sheet-shaped or powder-shaped solid resin, or a liquid resin having fluidity at normal temperature, in a container provided on the lower side, or the like. The auxiliary conveyance mechanism 35 supplies the held resin material to the inside of the cavity CAV provided in the movable mold 5.

The sub conveying mechanism 35 is provided with a light receiving unit 36 included in the information reading tool 10 on the lower surface or the side surface, for example. The light receiving section 36 is provided with a convex lens 37 and a reflecting mirror 38 each made of heat-resistant glass. The light receiving unit 36 is provided with, for example, a ring-shaped illumination 39 on the side (light incident side) where the convex lens 37 is provided.

An image acquisition unit 41 including an image sensor 40 such as a CCD sensor, a CMOS sensor, and the like is mounted on the main conveyance mechanism 32 located away from the molding die 6. The image data constituted by the electrical signals obtained by the image sensor 40 is sent to the camera controller 43 included in the control unit 8 via a cable 42, for example. As the image acquisition unit 41, an electronic camera having an image sensor 40 may be mounted on the main conveyance mechanism 32. When the resin sealing device 1 includes a plurality of molding modules M arranged in the X direction, One main conveyance mechanism 32 is commonly used by a plurality of forming modules M.

A cavity block 44 in which a cavity CAV has been formed is mounted on the movable mold (lower mold) 5. The cavity block 44 is a replaceable component that is replaced in accordance with the manufactured product (the substrate after packaging in this embodiment). In the cavity block 44, a mark 9 having an information forming surface 9a is fixed by, for example, sticking or screwing.

The light that displays the image of the fine pattern formed on the information formation surface 9 a is collected by entering the convex lens 37 through the light guide 45 formed in space. The collected light is reflected by the mirror 38. The light reflected by the reflector 38 enters the image sensor 40 through the light guide portion 46 formed in the space, and is converted into image data composed of electrical signals. The converted image data is sent to the camera controller 43 included in the control unit 8 (see FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B) via the cable 42. In this embodiment, at least the light receiving section 36, the light guide section 46, and the image obtaining section 41 having the image sensor 40 having the convex lens 37 and the reflecting mirror 38 have information equivalent to those shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B. Functions of the reading tool 10. At least the light receiving section 36, the light guide section 46, and the image acquisition section 41 are included in the information reading tool 10.

The following effects can be obtained by this embodiment. First, because the forming mold 6 of the replaceable component is automatically determined to be suitable or not, it is possible to prevent erroneous installation of the forming mold 6. This effect is obtained by the following structure: from the information forming surface 9a of the mark 9 which has been fixed to the forming mold 6, automatically reading the information identifying the forming mold 6 and automatically determining the forming mold 6 For the fit or not.

Secondly, it is possible to prevent a reduction in product quality caused by a lapse in time, such as a period when maintenance inspections on the mold 6 for the replaceable component should be performed. Deterioration of the mold 6 and the like. This effect is obtained by the following configuration: From the information forming surface 9a of the mark 9 fixed to the forming mold 6, it is automatically determined that the time for the maintenance check for the forming mold 6 should be performed. Yes or no.

Third, the deterioration of the information reading tool 10 including the convex lens 37 and the reflector 38 located in a high-temperature environment and the deterioration of the image sensor 40 usually located in a place other than a high-temperature environment are prevented. This effect is obtained by the following constitution. The convex lens 37 and the reflecting mirror 38 are optical elements related to acquisition of image data, and are made of heat-resistant glass. The image sensor 40 is disposed away from the molding mold 6 which becomes a high temperature, and from the information forming surface 9a to the light guide portions 45 and 46 of the image sensor 40 through the convex lens 37 and the reflecting mirror 38 in this order, is constituted by space. . With these configurations, deterioration of the information reading tool 10 including the light receiving section 36 including the convex lens 37 and the reflecting mirror 38, the light guide section 46 including a space, and the image acquisition section 41 including the image sensor 40 is prevented.

Fourth, an increase in the manufacturing cost of the resin sealing device 1 can be suppressed. This effect is obtained by the following constitution. In the information reading tool 10, a configuration is provided in which the sub-conveying mechanism 35 is provided with a convex lens 37 and a reflecting mirror 38 each made of heat-resistant glass. The information reading tool 10 has a configuration in which an image acquisition unit 41 including an image sensor 40 is mounted on the main conveyance mechanism 32. Therefore, since it is not necessary to newly provide a tool for moving the information reading tool 10, it is possible to suppress an increase in the manufacturing cost of the resin sealing device 1. When the resin sealing device 1 includes a plurality of molding modules M, a group of information reading tools 10 can be shared. This makes it possible to further effectively suppress an increase in the manufacturing cost of the resin sealing device 1.

In Fig. 6, the light receiving section 36 to the image acquiring section 41 are shown. The light guide section 46 is an example of a space structure. Alternatively, an optical fiber including light guided into the convex lens 37 and light collected by the convex lens 37 may be used as the light guide portion 46. It is preferable to arrange the optical fiber inside the heat-resistant protective tube. In this case, the optical fiber is equivalent to a light guide. With this configuration, by appropriately arranging the optical fibers, a place where the image acquisition section 41 is arranged can be freely selected.

FIG. 6 shows an example in which the image acquisition unit 41 including the image sensor 40 is mounted on the main conveyance mechanism 32. Not limited to this, a digital camera including an image sensor may be mounted on the main conveyance mechanism 32 as the image acquisition unit 41. In this case, the digital camera may be attached to the main conveyance mechanism 32 or may be attached to the sub conveyance mechanism 35. When the digital camera is mounted on the sub-conveying mechanism 35, it is preferable to provide a cooling mechanism for the digital camera.

[Example 4]

A fourth embodiment of an apparatus and method for manufacturing an article according to the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIG. 7, the resin sealing device 1 includes a material receiving module A, four forming modules M (refer to FIGS. 1A and 1B), and a delivery module B. The resin sealing device 1 is directed to the entire resin sealing device 1 and includes a power source 50 for supplying power, a control unit 8 (refer to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B) that controls each component, and a delivery module B.

The material receiving module A and the forming module M on the far left in FIG. 7 can be installed and separated from each other. The adjacent forming modules M can be installed and separated from each other. The forming module M and the withdrawing module B at the far right of FIG. 7 can be installed and separated from each other. The positioning of the above-mentioned constituent elements is performed by a known tool such as a positioning hole and a positioning pin. The installation is performed by a known tool that is configured by using a bolt, a nut, and the like.

The material receiving module A includes a substrate material receiving portion 51, a resin material receiving portion 52, and a material transfer mechanism 53. The substrate material receiving section 51 receives the mounted substrate 54 from the outside of the resin sealing device 1. The resin material receiving portion 52 is a resin material R composed of a powdered solid resin from the outside of the resin sealing device 1.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, a conveyance system having a resin sealing device 1 will be described. In the resin sealing device 1, an X-direction guide 33 is provided along the X-direction from the material receiving module A through the four forming modules M to the delivery module B. A main conveyance mechanism 32 is provided on the X-direction guide rail 33 so as to be movable in the X-direction. A Y-direction guide 34 is provided in the main conveyance mechanism 32 along the Y-direction. The Y-direction guide rail 34 is provided with a sub-conveyance mechanism 35 included in the main conveyance mechanism 32 so as to be movable in the Y-direction. The sub-conveyance mechanism 35 houses the rear substrate 54 on the upper side, and houses the resin material R on the lower side. The sub-conveying mechanism 35 moves back and forth between the standby position in contact with the X-direction guide rail 33 in one forming module M and above the cavity CAV in the lower mold 5. The sub conveyance mechanism 35 supplies the mounted substrate 54 to the lower surface of the upper mold 4 and supplies the resin material R to the cavity CAV of the lower mold 5.

In this embodiment, a transporting mechanism composed of a main transporting mechanism 32 and a sub-transporting mechanism 35 transports the mounted substrate 54 and a semiconductor wafer (not shown) mounted on the mounted substrate 54 with a resin seal. Both of the post-sealed substrates 55 of the molded article after the molding. With this configuration, since the conveyance mechanism including the main conveyance mechanism 32 and the sub conveyance mechanism 35 is used for both the carry-in mechanism and the carry-out mechanism, the configuration of the resin sealing device 1 is simplified.

The delivery module B includes a molded product transfer mechanism 56 that conveys the sealed substrate 55, and a cassette 57 that houses the sealed substrate 55. The delivery module B includes a vacuum pump 58. The vacuum pump 58 is a pressure reducing device for reducing the pressure in the space containing the cavity CAV. Pressure source. The vacuum pump 58 may also be used as a decompression source for the entire resin sealing device 1 as a decompression source for adsorbing the substrate 54 after sealing, the substrate 55 after sealing, and the like. The vacuum pump 58 may be provided in the material receiving module A, and may also be provided in each forming module M.

According to this embodiment, the adjacent forming modules M among the four forming modules M can be installed and separated from each other. Thereby, the forming module M can be increased as the demand increases, and the forming module M can be reduced as the demand decreases. For example, when the demand for an area-specific product established by the factory Fa increases, the resin sealing device 1 provided in the factory Fb established in an area where the demand is not increased separates the molding module used for the production of the specific product M (remove the forming module M). The separated molding module M is transported to the factory Fa, and the resin sealing device 1 included in the factory Fa is added with the molding module M to which it is transported. This can respond to increased demand in the area where the factory Fa is established. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the resin sealing device 1 that can flexibly respond to increase or decrease in demand is realized.

The following modified examples can be adopted as the resin sealing device 1. In the first modification, the integrated material receiving module A and the withdrawing module B are integrated with one receiving / withdrawing module at one end of the resin sealing device 1 (the left or right end in FIG. 7). . In this case, since one molding module M is exposed at the other end (the right end or the left end in FIG. 7) of the resin sealing device 1, it is easy to mount and separate the molding modules M from each other.

In the second modified example, the integrated material receiving module A and the forming module M are arranged at one end (the left or right end in FIG. 7) of the integrated resin receiving device 1. In this case, one forming module M is assembled in the receiving / forming die or a plurality of forming modules M are sequentially installed. On the other end of the resin sealing device 1 (right or left end in Figure 7) The forming module M is provided with a delivery module B to constitute a resin sealing device 1.

According to the third modification, the resin sealing device 1 incorporates the main conveyance mechanism 32 and the sub conveyance mechanism 35 as a carry-in mechanism, and includes a carry-out mechanism different from the carry-in mechanism. In this case, since the carrying-in mechanism and the carrying-out mechanism operate independently, the efficiency of the molding operation is improved in the resin sealing device 1.

It is not limited to the above-mentioned modification, and it may be configured so that the adjacent forming modules M can be installed and separated from each other. The present invention is applicable to the resin sealing device 1 having such a configuration.

The contents described below are commonly applied to the embodiments described so far. As a material of the mold, a metal material such as tool steel is used. It is not limited to this. For ceramic-based materials, glass-based materials, etc., the most suitable materials are used depending on the use of the mold and the material of the molded product. In addition, as a material of the mold, a composite material in which a thin film of a ceramic material is formed on a surface of a metal material, a ceramic material, a glass material, or the like can be used.

The type of the mold is not limited to a molding mold for sealing a resin, and includes a molding mold (resin molding mold) for plastic used in molding a general plastic product. The resin molding method includes at least a method using two opposing molds. The above-mentioned methods are, for example, injection molding, compression molding, transfer molding, and blow molding. The method of resin molding includes a method using one mold. The above method is, for example, vacuum forming (molding of a softened thermoplastic plastic plate, a thermoplastic plastic sheet, etc. on the surface of a mold).

In addition to resin molding dies, stamping dies, casting dies, die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion dies, and the like are included. Regarding the molds other than the resin mold, for example, the stamping mold includes a pair of opposite molds, in other words, a set of molds Constructor. Regarding a mold other than the resin molding mold, for example, an extrusion mold used for extrusion processing of aluminum or the like includes a mold configuration. In this case, one mold is equivalent to a group of molds.

In addition to molds, jigs and tools used in manufacturing equipment are included in interchangeable components. As a first example of these jigs and tools, a cutting table (carrier) provided in a cutting device (dicer) used in a semiconductor manufacturing process can be cited, which is a fixed object to be cut. Fixed fixture.

As a second example, a table (carrier) provided in various processing apparatuses may be used, and it is a fixed jig for fixing an object to be processed (including a cut object, the same below).

As a third example, a fixing jig (such as a holder, a fixture, etc.) provided on a work machine for fixing a workpiece to be used in machining may be mentioned. According to the prior art, the barcode label itself may be deteriorated due to the adhesion of cutting oil sprayed during the processing of the workpiece, generated chips, and the like. On the other hand, according to this embodiment, high-pressure gas such as compressed air is blown to the information forming surface 9a of the fixed jig, so that the degree of influence of the cutting oil, cutting chips, and the like on the information forming surface 9a can be reduced. Thereby, the information (first information) of a specific fixed jig can be stably read.

As a fourth example, a tool used for processing an object to be processed in various processing devices may be mentioned. The tool includes a cutting blade, a rotary blade, an abrasive sheet, and the like.

In the above four examples, the barcode label itself may be deteriorated due to the adhesion of cutting water, cutting fluid, generated chips, and the like, which are sprayed during processing of the object by the prior art. Due to the influence of cutting water, etc., the reliability of RFID tags may decrease. On the other hand, with this embodiment, Such high-pressure gas is blown to the information forming surface 9a of the replaceable component, and the degree of influence of cutting water, cutting chips, and the like on the information forming surface 9a can be reduced. Thereby, information (first information) of a specific replaceable component can be stably read.

The article manufactured by the article manufacturing apparatus includes a finished product manufactured by a resin molding process, a press process, a machining process, or the like. In addition, as for the manufactured article, the semi-finished product of the sealed substrate as in the above embodiment is included.

As the fine pattern formed on the information formation surface 9a of the logo 9, in addition to the fine pattern formed by electroforming, a fine pattern formed by the following processing can be used. The first processing is machining. The mechanical processing includes, in addition to cutting processing (including vibration cutting processing), blast processing, waterjet processing, and the like.

The second processing is laser processing. The type of laser is not particularly limited. Use the most suitable laser according to the material to be processed (the material constituting the mark 9).

The third process is an etching process. The etching process includes both wet etching and dry etching.

The fourth process is a process of attaching the film to the surface of the mark. The processing for attaching the film includes screen printing, inkjet printing, and painting. In this case, as a material constituting the film, it is preferable to use a material having characteristics such as high hardness, chemical resistance, and heat resistance. In the case of using these materials, it is difficult to remove the film from the surface of the mark. Therefore, information can be obtained from the identification 9 of the replaceable component stably over a long period of time.

The fifth processing is processing using a so-called three-dimensional printer, such as a multilayer molding method and a cutting molding method typified by a photo-forming method. With this three-dimensional The forming method can form a fine pattern on the surface of the logo.

A sheet-like, thin-plate-like mark 9 formed using the above-mentioned processing is adhered to the surface of the mold. The logo 9 may be fixed to the surface of the mold by mechanical means such as screwing. It is also possible to form a fine pattern directly on the surface of the replaceable component using the above-mentioned processing.

In addition, the above-mentioned processing can also be used to make the replaceable module itself with the mark 9. It is also possible to use the various processes described above to produce a constituent element included in a replaceable component and having a mark 9 (for example, in a cavity block of a resin molding die, a gate piece, etc.).

As the fine pattern, existing codes such as a bar code and a matrix two-dimensional bar code can be used. It is also possible to use a fine pattern appropriately determined by a manufacturer or a user of the manufacturing apparatus. For example, by making the unevenness of the fine pattern correspond to "0" and "1" (or "1" and "0"), one byte (8 bits) of information can be displayed by eight consecutive unevennesses. . The irregularities of the fine pattern correspond to the long and short points (or short and long points) of the Morse code, respectively, and information can be displayed by the Morse code. The Morse code itself can also be formed in a replaceable component. Others, for example, determine the number of dots that make up a bar in a bar code, or the number of dots that make up a component in a two-dimensional bar code as an appropriate number of concavities or convexities, so that they have The meaning of these concave or convex numbers.

As the fine pattern, in addition to the concavities and convexities processed by microfabrication, a drawing sample body and an image itself processed by microfabrication may be used. For example, the meanings of various kinds of information corresponding to a plurality of types of patterns, images, etc. are given first, and by identifying these patterns, images, etc., the corresponding information can be read.

About the sample body and image processed by micro processing In itself, it includes drawings, images, texts, etc. for the manufacturers, sellers, and service providers of replaceable components of the specified replaceable components (hereinafter referred to as "the source of the replaceable components"). These drawings, images, texts, etc., which are fine patterns, may also use a logo having a function of displaying the source of the replaceable component, such as a company name such as a company name, a trademark (including a registered trademark). The logo with the function of showing the source of the replaceable component can also be included in the fine pattern.

In addition, according to the present invention, the following embodiments are possible. According to this embodiment, information of a specific replaceable component is obtained from the identification of the replaceable component as the first information. Based on the history information of the replaceable component (second information) obtained from the first information, in other words, the history information of the replaceable component obtained based on the first information, it is possible to track the history of the item that has been manufactured (such as the date of manufacture, the item Batch number, manufacturing equipment used for manufacturing and replaceable components, etc.). Information about the history of the articles manufactured using this replaceable component (item history information; third information) is memorized in, for example, a user who manages the semiconductor process by the resin sealing device 1 or the molding die 6 A memory unit included in the entire server, a memory unit ME included in the control unit 8 of the resin sealing device 1 (see FIGS. 1A and 1B), and the like. According to this embodiment, for example, a user of a manufacturing device or a replaceable component can use the history information (changeable component history information; second information) obtained from the identification possessed by the replaceable component as a deduction to show that it has been used. The use of information of the item traceability information (third information) of the traceability of the items manufactured by this replaceable component.

The present invention is not limited to the contents of the above-mentioned embodiments, and may be arbitrarily and appropriately changed and selected according to needs as long as it does not deviate from the scope of the gist of the present invention.

1‧‧‧resin sealing device (manufacturing device)

2‧‧‧Fixed plate

3‧‧‧Movable plate

4‧‧‧Fixed mold (replaceable components)

5‧‧‧ Movable mold (replaceable components)

6‧‧‧Forming mold (replaceable components)

7‧‧‧Drive mechanism

8‧‧‧Control Department

9‧‧‧ Logo (another component)

10‧‧‧Information Reading Tool (Information Reading Department)

DE‧‧‧Interpretation Department

J‧‧‧Discrimination Department

M‧‧‧forming module

ME‧‧‧Memory Department

Claims (36)

An article manufacturing device, comprising: at least one replaceable component, which is included in the article manufacturing device, and is replaced according to the type of the above-mentioned article manufactured from materials; a logo is provided on the above-mentioned replaceable component; and a pattern is formed The reading unit reads the pattern optically; the reading unit obtains the first information containing the information of the specific replaceable component based on the read pattern; the control unit, based on the information previously stored and Second information that includes at least information specific to the replaceable component to control the operation of the manufacturing device; and a discrimination unit that compares the first information with the second information to determine; wherein the control unit is based on a result of the discrimination, When the replaceable component is suitable for the second information, control the manufacturing device to make the manufacturing device operate; based on the result of the determination, the control unit controls the manufacturing when the replaceable component is not suitable for the second information. Device to cause the manufacturing device to display the following: News unsuitable; and forming the pattern on the marker, the pattern comprising electroformed article has irregularities formed by the electroforming process configuration. According to the device for manufacturing an article according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the control unit is based on the result of the determination, the replaceable component is When the two pieces of information are not suitable, the manufacturing device is controlled so that the manufacturing device does not operate. According to the manufacturing apparatus of the article described in the second item of the patent application scope, wherein the control unit controls the manufacturing apparatus so that the manufacturing apparatus does not operate, and then controls the manufacturing apparatus to operate the manufacturing apparatus according to the received signal. The device for manufacturing an article according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the replaceable component includes a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components; at the respective predetermined positions of the single replaceable component or the plurality of replaceable components The sign is provided; the reading section includes a light receiving section, a light guide section, and an image acquisition section; and at least the light receiving section is provided corresponding to each of the predetermined positions. The device for manufacturing an article according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the replaceable component includes a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components; at the respective predetermined positions of the single replaceable component or the plurality of replaceable components The above-mentioned sign is provided; the reading section has a light receiving section, a light guiding section, and an image obtaining section; and at least the light receiving section is moved, and the light receiving section is common to the single replaceable component or the plurality of replaceable components, respectively. use. The device for manufacturing an article according to item 5 of the scope of patent application, wherein at least the light receiving unit is provided in a conveying mechanism, and the conveying mechanism has a function of supplying the material to the replaceable component and removing the item from the replaceable. At least one of the functions of carrying out a module; and the light receiving unit is moved to the predetermined position by the conveyance mechanism. The device for manufacturing an article according to item 4 of the scope of patent application, wherein the image acquisition section is located away from the single replaceable component or the plurality of replaceable components; and the light receiving section and the image acquisition section are It is optically connected by the light guide unit. An article manufacturing device, comprising: at least one replaceable component, which is included in the article manufacturing device, and is replaced according to the type of the above-mentioned article manufactured from materials; a logo is provided on the above-mentioned replaceable component; and a pattern is formed The reading unit reads the pattern optically; the reading unit obtains the first information containing the information of the specific replaceable component based on the read pattern; the control unit, based on the information previously stored and Second information that includes at least information specific to the replaceable component to control the operation of the manufacturing device; and a discrimination unit that compares the first information with the second information to determine; wherein the control unit is based on a result of the discrimination, When the replaceable component is suitable for the second information, control the manufacturing device to make the manufacturing device operate; based on the result of the determination, the control unit controls the manufacturing when the replaceable component is not suitable for the second information. Device to cause the manufacturing device to display the following: News is not suitable; The pattern formed on the logo includes a pattern formed by processing; and the processing includes machining, laser processing, etching processing, processing for attaching a film to the surface of the logo, and processing using a three-dimensional printer. Processing includes cutting processing, blast processing, and waterjet processing. According to the device for manufacturing an article according to item 8 of the scope of patent application, wherein the control unit controls the manufacturing device so that the manufacturing device does not operate when the replaceable component is not suitable for the second information based on a result of the determination. . According to item 9 of the scope of patent application, the control unit controls the manufacturing device so that the manufacturing device does not operate, and then controls the manufacturing device to operate the manufacturing device according to the received signal. The device for manufacturing an article according to item 8 of the scope of patent application, wherein the replaceable component includes a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components; at the respective predetermined positions of the single replaceable component or the plurality of replaceable components The sign is provided; the reading section includes a light receiving section, a light guide section, and an image acquisition section; and at least the light receiving section is provided corresponding to each of the predetermined positions. The device for manufacturing an article according to item 8 of the scope of patent application, wherein the replaceable component includes a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components; at the respective predetermined positions of the single replaceable component or the plurality of replaceable components The above-mentioned logo is provided; the reading section has a light receiving section, a light guiding section, and an image obtaining section; and At least the light receiving unit is moved, and the light receiving unit is commonly used for the single replaceable component or the plurality of replaceable components, respectively. The device for manufacturing an article according to item 12 of the scope of patent application, wherein at least the light receiving unit is provided in a conveying mechanism, and the conveying mechanism has a function of supplying the material to the replaceable component and removing the item from the replaceable. At least one of the functions of carrying out a module; and the light receiving unit is moved to the predetermined position by the conveyance mechanism. The device for manufacturing an article according to item 11 of the scope of patent application, wherein the image acquisition section is located away from the single replaceable component or the plurality of replaceable components; and the light receiving section and the image acquisition section are It is optically connected by the light guide unit. The device for manufacturing an article according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the replaceable component includes a single mold or a plurality of molds. The device for manufacturing an article according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the replaceable component has at least a first mold and a second mold opposite to the first mold; and includes a driving mechanism at least The first mold is relatively moved with the second mold. The device for manufacturing an article according to any one of claims 1 to 14, including: a replaceable module module provided with at least the above-mentioned replaceable module; and a receiving module to receive the above materials; wherein The replaceable component module is removable with respect to the receiving module; and the replaceable component module is removable with respect to other replaceable component modules. The device for manufacturing an article according to any one of claims 1 to 14 of the scope of patent application, includes the above-mentioned logo formed by another component formed with the above-mentioned pattern, wherein the another component is fixed to the replaceable component. An article manufacturing method is a method for manufacturing an article from a material by using a manufacturing device, which is characterized by comprising the steps of preparing at least one replaceable component, the at least one replaceable component included in the manufacturing device, The type of the item is replaced; a step of preparing a mark, the mark is provided on the replaceable component; a step of optically reading a pattern formed in advance on the mark using a reading section; and based on the read pattern, A step of obtaining first information, wherein the first information contains information specifying the replaceable component; a step of reading out second information which has been memorized in advance and contains at least information specific to the replaceable component; comparing the first information with the above A step of determining based on the second information; a step of controlling the manufacturing apparatus to operate the manufacturing apparatus when the replaceable component is suitable for the second information based on a result of the discrimination; and a step based on the result of the discrimination When the replacement module is not suitable for the second information, control the manufacturing device Display means for producing the following steps: the above-described assembly to said second transducer may be unsuitable information; In the step of preparing the logo, the logo including the electroformed product is prepared, and the electroformed product has a pattern composed of irregularities formed by electroforming. The method for manufacturing an article as described in item 19 of the scope of patent application, includes the step of controlling the manufacturing apparatus so that the manufacturing apparatus does not operate when the replaceable component is not suitable for the second information based on a result of the determination. The method for manufacturing an article according to item 20 of the scope of patent application, includes the steps of controlling the manufacturing apparatus to prevent the manufacturing apparatus from operating, and then controlling the manufacturing apparatus to operate the manufacturing apparatus according to a received signal. The method for manufacturing an article as described in item 19 of the scope of patent application, includes the steps of preparing a light receiving section, a light guiding section, and an image obtaining section in the reading section; wherein the replaceable component includes a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components Change the component; set the above-mentioned logo at each predetermined position of the single replaceable component or the plurality of replaceable components; and the step of optically reading the pattern is to use the separate replaceable component or the The light receiving units of the plurality of replaceable components read the first information. The method for manufacturing an article as described in item 19 of the scope of patent application, including: the steps of preparing a light receiving section, a light guiding section, and an image obtaining section in the reading section; wherein the replaceable component is a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components Change components The aforementioned mark is provided on each of the predetermined positions of the single replaceable component or the plurality of replaceable components; and the step of optically reading the pattern is to use a common arrangement on the single replaceable component or the plurality of replaceable components. The light receiving unit of the module is changed to read the first information. The method for manufacturing an article as described in item 23 of the scope of patent application, wherein the step of preparing the light receiving section, the light guiding section, and the image obtaining section has a position far from the single replaceable component or the multiple replaceable components, A step of preparing the image acquisition section; a step of preparing the light receiving section in a conveying mechanism, the conveying mechanism having at least one of a function of supplying materials to the replaceable module and a function of moving the article out of the replaceable module And a step of preparing the light guiding unit, the light guiding unit optically connecting the light receiving unit and the image acquisition unit; wherein the step of optically reading the pattern is to move the transport mechanism to the light receiving unit. The part moves to the above-mentioned predetermined position. The method for manufacturing an article according to item 22 of the scope of patent application, wherein the step of preparing the light-receiving section, the light-guiding section, and the image acquisition section has a position far from the single replaceable component or the multiple replaceable components, A step of preparing the image acquisition section; and a step of preparing the light guide section, the light guide section optically connects the light receiving section and the image acquisition section. An article manufacturing method is a method for manufacturing an article from a material by using a manufacturing device, which is characterized by including: The step of preparing at least one replaceable component, the at least one replaceable component is included in the manufacturing device, and is replaced according to the type of the article manufactured; the step of preparing a mark, the mark is provided on the replaceable component; using a reading section The step of optically reading the pattern previously formed on the logo; the step of obtaining first information based on the pattern being read, the first information containing information specifying the replaceable component; the reading has been previously stored And at least a step of second information specifying the information of the replaceable component; a step of comparing the first information with the second information to determine; based on a result of the determination, the replaceable component is suitable for the second information A step of controlling the manufacturing device to cause the manufacturing device to operate; and a step of controlling the manufacturing device to cause the manufacturing device to display the following items when the replaceable component is not suitable for the second information based on the result of the determination: The above-mentioned replaceable component is not suitable for the above-mentioned second information; The identification step is to prepare the above-mentioned logo including a pattern formed by processing; and the above-mentioned processing includes mechanical processing, laser processing, etching processing, processing for attaching a film to the surface of the logo, and processing using a three-dimensional printer. Machining includes cutting, blasting, and water jetting. According to the method for manufacturing an article as described in item 26 of the scope of patent application, including: based on the result of the above determination, the replaceable component has the following second information for the second information: When it is not suitable, a step of controlling the manufacturing apparatus to prevent the manufacturing apparatus from operating. The method for manufacturing an article as described in item 27 of the scope of patent application, includes the steps of controlling the manufacturing apparatus to prevent the manufacturing apparatus from operating, and then controlling the manufacturing apparatus to operate the manufacturing apparatus according to a received signal. The method for manufacturing an article as described in item 26 of the scope of patent application, including: the steps of preparing a light receiving section, a light guiding section, and an image acquiring section in the reading section; wherein the replaceable module includes a single replaceable module or a plurality of replaceable modules. Change the component; set the above-mentioned logo at each predetermined position of the single replaceable component or the plurality of replaceable components; and the step of optically reading the pattern is to use the separate replaceable component or the The light receiving units of the plurality of replaceable components read the first information. The method for manufacturing an article as described in item 26 of the scope of patent application, including: the steps of preparing a light receiving section, a light guiding section, and an image acquiring section in the reading section; wherein the replaceable component is a single replaceable component or a plurality of replaceable components Change the component; set the above-mentioned mark at the respective predetermined position of the above-mentioned single replaceable component or the above-mentioned multiple replaceable components; and the step of optically reading the above-mentioned pattern is to commonly use the single-changeable component or the above-mentioned The light receiving units of the plurality of replaceable components read the first information. The method for manufacturing an article according to item 30 of the scope of patent application, wherein the step of preparing the light receiving section, the light guiding section, and the image obtaining section has a position far from the single replaceable component or the multiple replaceable components, A step of preparing the image acquisition section; a step of preparing the light receiving section in a conveying mechanism, the conveying mechanism having at least one of a function of supplying materials to the replaceable module and a function of moving the article out of the replaceable module And a step of preparing the light guiding unit, the light guiding unit optically connecting the light receiving unit and the image acquisition unit; wherein the step of optically reading the pattern is to move the transport mechanism to the light receiving unit. The part moves to the above-mentioned predetermined position. The method for manufacturing an article according to item 29 of the scope of patent application, wherein the step of preparing the light receiving section, the light guiding section, and the image acquiring section has a position far from the single replaceable component or the multiple replaceable components, A step of preparing the image acquisition section; and a step of preparing the light guide section, the light guide section optically connects the light receiving section and the image acquisition section. The method for manufacturing an article according to any one of claims 19 to 32, including the step of preparing a single mold or a plurality of molds included in the above-mentioned replaceable component. The method for manufacturing an article according to any one of claims 19 to 32, comprising: preparing a first mold included in the replaceable component, and a first mold included in the replaceable component and facing the first mold. Steps of the second mold; and A step of controlling the driving mechanism, the driving mechanism moving at least the first mold and the second mold relatively. The method for manufacturing an article as described in any one of claims 19 to 32, including the steps of preparing a replaceable component module and a receiving module, the replaceable component module is provided with at least the replaceable component, and the above The receiving module receives the above materials; wherein the replaceable component module is removable with respect to the receiving module; and the replaceable component module is removable with respect to other replaceable component modules. According to the method for manufacturing an article according to any one of claims 19 to 32, in the step of preparing the above-mentioned mark, the above-mentioned mark composed of another component fixed to the replaceable component is prepared.