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Selective Reflow Rework Process

In the rework environment,most equipment and procedures are designed for low volume repair/rework process. When a high volume rework is needed,the challenges begin. For example,a long cycle tim .. read more

Nano Technology Improve Critical Printing Process

The challenges of successful solder printing in the High Volume / Low Mix cell phone environment,which is linked with the continuing trend to miniaturize electronic assemblies,requires a new ap .. read more

Poor Metrology: The Hidden Cost

Doing more with less has been the standard operating procedure in manufacturing over the past ten years. Everyone is looking for areas where they can cut corners,maintain quality,and improve pr .. read more

Accuracy Improvements for the Dispensing Operation

Technology requirements within the electronics industry are rapidly driving the miniaturization of and increasing component densities on the printed circuit board. As a result,assembly equipmen .. read more

Bridge Detection in the Solder Paste Print Process

This paper describes part of a research effort currently under way in the field of print defect detection. The techniques described have proven to be robust and particularly well suited for det .. read more

A Fast,Precise and Reproducible QC-Rheometry Routine for Solder Paste

SPC data has shown that the solder paste printing process is the primary source of soldering defects in SMT assembly. Consequently,verification of the specified printing properties of solder pa .. read more

A Self Assessment Software Tool for SMT Processes and Productivity Optimization

Numerous studies and anecdotal data suggest that most SMT assembly lines are not optimized. This situation is true whether one looks at the individual processes,such as stencil printing or plac .. read more

Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) - A Yield Management Solution for the High Density Interconnection (HDI) - Flexible Circuit Industry

The information age has arrived. A growing percentage of the Earth’s population now has access to pagers,cellular phones,computers,personal digital assistants (PDA’s),and a host of other electr .. read more

Lead-Free Wave Soldering – Tighter Process Windows Need Tighter Process Controls

Although wave soldering has not historically been considered a well-controlled process,its evolution over the past decade makes it a prime candidate for effective control methods. These methods .. read more

Increasing Operating Margins in a Down Economy: Case Studies in SMT Production Monitoring Software & Applications

Shrinking profits and overcapacity have forced Electronics Manufacturers to squeeze every last penny out of Site Operations. To reduce conversion costs in a short timeframe,some facilities have .. read more

Selective Reflow Rework Process

In the rework environment,most equipment and procedures are designed for low volume repair/rework process. When a high volume rework is needed,the challenges begin. For example,a long cycle tim .. read more

Nano Technology Improve Critical Printing Process

The challenges of successful solder printing in the High Volume / Low Mix cell phone environment,which is linked with the continuing trend to miniaturize electronic assemblies,requires a new ap .. read more

Poor Metrology: The Hidden Cost

Doing more with less has been the standard operating procedure in manufacturing over the past ten years. Everyone is looking for areas where they can cut corners,maintain quality,and improve pr .. read more

Accuracy Improvements for the Dispensing Operation

Technology requirements within the electronics industry are rapidly driving the miniaturization of and increasing component densities on the printed circuit board. As a result,assembly equipmen .. read more

Bridge Detection in the Solder Paste Print Process

This paper describes part of a research effort currently under way in the field of print defect detection. The techniques described have proven to be robust and particularly well suited for det .. read more

A Fast,Precise and Reproducible QC-Rheometry Routine for Solder Paste

SPC data has shown that the solder paste printing process is the primary source of soldering defects in SMT assembly. Consequently,verification of the specified printing properties of solder pa .. read more

A Self Assessment Software Tool for SMT Processes and Productivity Optimization

Numerous studies and anecdotal data suggest that most SMT assembly lines are not optimized. This situation is true whether one looks at the individual processes,such as stencil printing or plac .. read more

Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) - A Yield Management Solution for the High Density Interconnection (HDI) - Flexible Circuit Industry

The information age has arrived. A growing percentage of the Earth’s population now has access to pagers,cellular phones,computers,personal digital assistants (PDA’s),and a host of other electr .. read more

Lead-Free Wave Soldering – Tighter Process Windows Need Tighter Process Controls

Although wave soldering has not historically been considered a well-controlled process,its evolution over the past decade makes it a prime candidate for effective control methods. These methods .. read more

Increasing Operating Margins in a Down Economy: Case Studies in SMT Production Monitoring Software & Applications

Shrinking profits and overcapacity have forced Electronics Manufacturers to squeeze every last penny out of Site Operations. To reduce conversion costs in a short timeframe,some facilities have .. read more