The Difference Between SPI and AOI in SMT
In surface mount technology (SMT) production processes, solder paste inspection (SPI) and automatic optical inspection (AOI) serve as two core quality control technologies. Through their distinct functions and collaborative efforts, they jointly establish an efficient quality assurance system. Detection, Positioning, and Functional Features SPI focuses on post-solder paste printing quality inspection, with its core function being the precise control of solder paste printing quality. Through laser scanning or optical imaging technology, SPI can accurately measure critical parameters such as solder paste thickness, area, volume, and offset, effectively identifying printing defects like under-pasting, over-pasting, misalignment, and short circuits. This early detection prior to component placement prevents defective products from entering subsequent processes, thereby reducing quality risks at the source. AOI primarily handles quality inspection after component placem...