Competitive Checklist – VC7A or B vs. Radial 5

2023-02-09 17:51:22

	VC7		Radial 5

	25% faster than VC5.	X	Radial 5 is 19% faster than the VC7A or B.
X	Smaller machine footprint than the Radial 5. (Sell Around: Production capability per square foot.)		The VC7A or B is only 4 square meters smaller; comparisons should be speed based.
	Four direction reversing unit.	X	The VC7A or B’s four direction unit slows the machine down.
	No electronic support system.	X	Electronic support system (Tech Advisor – Bi-Lingual).
X	Lead Reforming Unit (Sell Around: Questionable performance.)		No lead reforming unit.
X	Square Pin Inserter (Sell Around: Significantly decreases throughput.)		No square pin inserter.
	Optical Correction Unit		Optical Correction Unit (BEC)
	Parts Checker		Parts Checker (ERV)
	Bad Board Sensor		Bad Board Sensor
	Three Lead Sensing Clinch (See sell around section.)	X	Only two lead sensing needed.
	Machine speed can vary based on components.	X	Two component transfer points.
X	120 station sequencer capability (40, 89, 120).		100 station sequencer capability (20, 40, 60, 80. 100).
	10mm maximum body diameter.	X	13mm maximum body diameter.
	No auto recovery capability.	X	Auto recovery capability.