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Improve Margins By Reducing Rework - A Benchmark Comparison

Electronic equipment manufacturers know that rework and scrap cost them money, but rarely know just how much. Calculating it is relatively straightforward knowing the production line�s First Pass Yield (FPY), though.

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Authors:	Sjef v. Gastel
Organization:	Assembléon

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This unique method simplifies the rework process allowing the stencil get in to tight spaces, get higher first pass yields as the paste processing window is much wider than with metal stencils.

These rework one-time-use stencils are ideal for connectors, QFPs, and other areas on the PCB requiring rework. They may be designed with or without a solder paste boarder surrounding the area to be reworked.

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CALCE/IPC Joint JISSO Seminar on Advanced Interconnection Solutions

Seminar | Tue, May 24 | Sponsored by: CALCE

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SMTA - Surface Mount Technology Association is a non-profit international association of companies and individuals (totalling 4,000) involved in all aspects of advanced electronics assembly, surface mount and related technologies. Membership Info | SMTA Certification | Bookstore

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IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries is a US-based trade association dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its nearly 2,600 member companies which represent all facets of the electronic interconnection industry, including design, printed wiring board manufacturing and electronics assembly. Membership Info | Training & Certification Programs | Standards & Publications - Online Store

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