Parts insertion machine control system

A control system for parts insertion machines, comprising:

• a plurality of parts insertion machines installed in local factories, said parts insertion machines being of different types and controlled with the aid of software which in part comprises core software common to each type of said plurality of parts insertion machines and in part comprises a plurality of special programs respectively applicable to different types of said parts insertion machines;
• a local computer in each local factory for directly controlling the respective parts insertion machines;
• a central computer installed in a control center;
• a parts list control system for supplying part data to said central computer;
• a CAD system for designing a printed circuit board and supplying CAD data to said central computer;
• library means for separately storing said core software and each of said special programs;
• and
• a communication network for connecting said central computer, said library means and each of said local computers through signal lines, whereby the parts insertion machines can be controlled automatically from said local computers or from said central computer.