A5 Post-Wave Through-Hole (THT) AOI
Built for the solder side.
AI inspection after wave soldering, from the solder side. A 12 MP color area-scan camera under the board inspects the through-hole solder joints and bottom-side SMD parts. Available for delivery now.
Full specifications are in the brochure.
The brochure has the complete specifications for every DaoAI model, including optics, board size, clearance and inspection items.
For full details, download our brochure.
Hardware specifications are reference values and may vary by configuration.
Explore our inspection capabilities and plant integration features. Available checks depend on the machine and configuration.
The same core AI software across the range.
Auto-programming, feedback learning, model training and offline operation are standard on A5, not options on a price list. The machines differ in optics and handling.
Explore the machine range.
Benchtop AOI that runs beside the line — prototypes, small batches, and rework.
Sits in the SMT conveyor line and inspects every board at production speed.
Adds height measurement to catch lifted leads, coplanarity, and solder-volume defects.
Built for THT boards: pin and component checks before the wave (A3) and solder-joint inspection after it (A5, A6).
Further reading
- Through-Hole (THT) AOI: Pre-Wave and Post-Wave Inspection GuideThrough-hole AOI checks insertion and polarity before the wave and solder joints after it. This guide covers THT defects, why manual inspection misses them, and how a straddle-mount AOI fits an existing wave line.
- How to Evaluate an AI AOI System Before You BuyVendor accuracy numbers mean nothing until you reproduce them on your own boards. Six boards to bring, five things to measure, and what a passing result looks like.
- Best AOI for High-Mix, Low-Volume PCB Assembly (2026)Which AOI fits high-mix, low-volume PCB assembly? A sourced comparison of programming input, 2D or 3D, form factor and setup time, plus how to test vendor claims on your own boards.
- How to Choose an AOI for High-Mix PCB AssemblySpecs are the entry ticket. The real differences on a high-mix floor: programming inputs, changeover time, and false-call burden. Seven questions expose them.
Frequently asked questions
Does the A5 need CAD data to program?
No. Like every DaoAI machine, the A5 programs itself from one golden board in 30 seconds to 5 minutes. No CAD, Gerber, centroid file or component library is required, and the AI runs on-premise on the machine.
Send us a board and we will tell you which machine it needs.
Half an hour with one of our engineers. Board size, mix and cycle time decide this, not a brochure.