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SMT Line Improvements for High Mix, Low Volume Electronics Manufacturing

This work covers two major projects aimed at increasing quality and efficiency on a high mix, low volume surface mount electronics production line. Specifically the installation of a ten zone reflow oven and an enhanced changeover method for SMT pick and place machines. A full description of these projects is presented along with rationales and background on their real world implementations.

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Author:

William Edward Swaim

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Auburn University

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Forum

Need to clean no-clean flux? - Do we need to clean after hand soldering with no-clean flux solder wire?...

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Forum

Final Finishes and Their Compatibility with Lead Free Assembly

Online Webinar | Thu, August 11 | Sponsored by: SMTA

Learn what printed circuit board manufacturers must do to be successful with lead free finishes...

End-of-Project Webinar: Board Coplanarity

Online Webinar | Tue, August 23 | Sponsored by: iNEMI

An overview of the results of this project's efforts will be covered in this webinar...

International Conference on Electronic Packaging Technology & High Density Packaging (ICEPT-HDP 2011)

Conference, Trade Show/Exhibition | Mon, August 8 | Shanghai, China | Sponsored by: Chinese Institute of Electronics (CIE)

A four-day event, featuring technical sessions, professional development courses/forums, exhibition...

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Industry Associations Events

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

Next Event: Capital Expo & Tech Forum - September 13

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

Next Event: ITAR Compliance Basics and Cyber Security for High-Security PCB Manufacturers Webinar - August 9

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