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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
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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
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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