Electronics Forum: continuous improvement (Page 9 of 11)

Set Command Variables

Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 16 07:51:48 EST 2005 | primus

I would agree with you there, but I am only a shift supervisor. I am do not actually work in the maintenance department, although I do perform many repairs to the machines. So I've learned quite a bit on my own, and it was only recently that I was sh

ICT testing to improve yields

Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 27 09:14:51 EDT 2012 | rgduval

We've seen a number of 0603 parts not being marked, more and more often in the market. Unfortunately, we never narrowed it down to whether or not it was manufacturer related, or separate product lines within a single manufacturer that were available

In search of knowledge

Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 17 14:52:25 EDT 2012 | rway

1) Is there something your design/pcb Engineer can do to lay the array out a little better for the wave (i.e. add substrates, board thickness)? 2)What do you mean by material movement? Single piece/continuous flow. 3) Shouldn't be too hard. You

Tools For Cleaning PCB after Soldering

Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 23 10:15:57 EDT 2017 | solderingpro

Rob, That is where Bob works. ------------------------------------------------------- There are many companies that exist offering multiple different products and procedures for cleaning pcb assemblies. I agree, in my practice, most companies str

Conveyers Between SM Machines

Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 31 16:32:18 EDT 2018 | solderingpro

Conveyors allow for progressive indexing and buffer zones within an SMT line. Not only do they allow technicians improved access to machines for troubleshooting or technical support (which they are VERY Thankful for), but they allow (As many people

In search of knowledge

Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 18 11:59:38 EDT 2012 | jackofallmasterofnone

1) At this time we do not have a design engineer. I have contacted the PCB manufacturer about changing the drill file to close up the diameter on the holes a bit. This should allow the wings on the leads of the component to rest on top of the holes i

Re: BS

Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 25 09:18:40 EDT 2000 | Peter

Welcome back Moon Man. Your title is an apt description of the occurrence of your return. I always enjoy your bombastic baccalaureate, and welcome your feedback and observations. It is very helpful to hear from someone who has reached the point of fr

Placement Program Control

Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 17 14:28:27 EDT 2001 | Chuck N.

I like the idea that files are stored on a Lan system. Typically lans are backed up daily or weekly by the IT department. If not they should be backed up on tape or disk weekly, monthly, etc. depending on how often new programs are released. The m

Share info for Six sigma - BB

Electronics Forum | Mon Mar 05 18:56:47 EST 2001 | davef

Stefan: Thanks for the clarification on the Siemens machine operation. Yes Stefan, Germany and some other countries have wonderful apprentice programs. Generally, we Americans have the patience of a staving gerbil for such things. Is the ON butto

Measure humidity for PCB

Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 13 14:49:15 EDT 2010 | davef

90%) from the sample, and the bake time and temperature specified herein are minimums. To improve test accuracy, or to prevent heat damage, other bake parameters may be AABUS. 2 Applicable Documents IPC-QL-653 Certification of Facilities that Inspect


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