Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 29 04:22:12 EDT 2006 | Olas
Hi, Can anyone provide a check-list to evaluate the capability of a subcontractor for assembling boards? I mean a list of items to check like number of SMT production lines, kind of machines (screen-printer, pick-and-place, oven, AOI, etc.), throug
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 29 09:09:27 EDT 2006 | Olas
I agree Rob, I saw QA certified companies with best in class equipment behaving more poorly than others. Thank you for your valuable help DaveF, that document is what I needed. Have a good day, Olas
Electronics Forum | Sat Jul 01 13:32:37 EDT 2006 | Olas
Thank you PeteC for the crucial points you listed. Once done this investigation I'll be ready to apply for New Scotland Yard :-) Regards, Olas
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 29 04:34:22 EDT 2006 | Rob
Just because someone has great equipment doesn't mean they are any good at assembling quality boards. By all means check out their current capacity & contingency plans, but also assess their competance levels & output quality. Set a cunning trap fo
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 29 07:06:32 EDT 2006 | davef
"cunning trap"? Did someone say roadtrip and beer? [Sorry Chunks, I go cheap.] A simpler, less expensive, and less painful solution is: * http://www.ipc.org * Knowledge * Technical Resources * IPC Free Documents Available For Download * IPC-1720A
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 29 13:27:20 EDT 2006 | pjc
Verify that the CEMs machines and processes are capable of assembling the technology of your boards- smallest components, largest components, finest pitch, flex circuits, etc� Are their core competences aligned with your requirements- assembly only,
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 04 15:34:49 EST 2002 | fmonette
As Dave mentioned we have put together a MSD audit checklist to insure that your internal procedure is complete and in line with J-STD-033. It's a free download at http://www.cogiscan.com, click on Moisture Sensitive Devices to access the MSD Knowle
Electronics Forum | Thu May 06 13:25:50 EDT 2004 | fmonette
Hi Gaz, Your customer recommendations seem to be a little bit outdated relative to the most recent industry standard. If you are interested I can send you an MSD Audit checklist that will help you assess your level of compliance. I can also answe
Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 03 18:14:35 EDT 2002 | fmonette
I have never heard about a requirement for temperature ramp-up for baking components at 125C. In general the concern for delamination with moisture sensitive components starts above 200C (peak body temp). Most important is you should bake your com
Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 21 13:48:32 EDT 2003 | davef
ISO 9001-1994 and ISO 9001-2000 are significantly different regarding 'process'. In the 1994 version, processes were considered to be routine manufacturing processes [eg, drill a hole]. In the new ISO, a 'process' is more global and covers anything
