Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 15 10:23:56 EDT 2008 | ck_the_flip
Ovens, and any other process for that matter, will ALWAYS vary. It's called process variation. I do Cpk (process capability) on my ovens. I track time-above-liquidus and peak temperatures. Statistics will validate how repeatable your oven is.
Electronics Forum | Sun Mar 09 19:03:48 EST 2003 | Dean
For the reflow process check out KIC THERMAL at kicthermal.com. They make a product called 24/7 which can collects data for process capability. I beta tested the unit about 2 years ago....interesting stuff.
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 14 04:17:47 EDT 2009 | zpivy
PCB Partner has a supplier database with thousands of PCB manufacturers. There is contact information, company introduction, and process capability information of each PCB manufacturer which is publicly collected and then verified by our staff. Suppl
Electronics Forum | Sat Feb 10 09:36:52 EST 2007 | davef
Choices are: * Run a Cp, Cpk capable profiler through the oven. * Review the results of your supplier's process qualification that would include Cp, Cpk on their oven. Handspring contract [REV. 6 - 7/1/99] with Flextronics says: [snip] 4. Process Ca
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 06 17:56:14 EST 2000 | Brian W.
I agree with Dave that passte volume is the most preferable criteria. However, you need to determine what you will accept and what your process is capable of. You need to define the process parameters, put procedures in place to control them, reduc
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 19 11:54:08 EST 2002 | davef
FORMULA OTHER THAN LxBxZ? - Paste is X% [X=~50] metal by volume. Your paste supplier knows the value of 'X'. HOW TO ACHIEVE A CONSTANT REFLOW PROCESS CAPABILITY? - Buy a capable oven, operate and calibrate it properly.
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 19 04:49:10 EDT 2002 | genglish
Can anyone lead me to information on capability studies for SMT Production, I know of several points during production to take relevant readings but is there an industry standard to adhere to and if so what? I have searched the archives to no avial.
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 30 08:14:45 EST 2013 | jax
I was unaware of any Pb-Free process capable FR-1 laminate... not to mention capable of Though Hole plating that would be expected when wave soldering. What is the Td and Z-expansion for the laminate you are using?
Electronics Forum | Wed Dec 20 14:52:38 EST 2000 | susan
For attribute data, the process capability is reflected by the process average nonconforming (e.g.p bar). Reference the automotive group's AIAG SPC Manual. Hope this helps, Susan
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 17 08:54:09 EDT 2001 | davef
Process capability indices are pretty well documented. Consider: 1 A good general SPC book like: Statistical Quality Control; EL Grant & RS Leavenworth; Mcgraw-Hill; ISBN 0078443547 2 Other good books are: Statistical Process Control For SMT; WS
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