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█ Electronics Manufacturing Technical Articles

DPBO — A New Control Chart For Electronics Assembly

As six sigma (6σ) and better processes are demanded for higher yields and as organizations move from measuring defects in terms of parts-per-million (ppm) towards parts-per-billion (ppb), the resolution of extant control charts is becoming insufficient to monitor process quality. This work describes the development of a new statistical process control (SPC) chart that is used to monitor processes in terms of defects-per-billion-opportunities (dpbo). A logical extension of the defects-per-million-opportunities (dpmo) control chart, calculations used to derive the dpbo control limits will be presented and examples of in-control and out-of-control processes will be offered.

Credit: Binghamton University

Lean Six Sigma Approach to New Product Development

In this rapidly moving electronics market, fast to market with new products is what separates top performing companies from average companies. A survey conducted by Arthur D. Little revealed that "New-Product Development (NPD) productivity in atop performing company is five times what it is in the average company. The top performer gets five times as much new product output for the same investment." What do they know that the rest of us do not? One winning factor is the use of the Robert Cooper process. (...)

This paper will present a Lean Six Sigma approach to "right sizing" the Stage Gate process to be efficient, practical, and easy to manage. Various tools of Stage Gate, along with proven best practice, will be covered. In addition, a reduced Stage Gate model will be discussed for simple, low risk projects.

Credit: MacDermid Inc.

Using Lean Six Sigma to Optimize Critical Inputs on Solder Paste Printing

Solder paste printing is the first step in the surface mount manufacturing process for PCBA assembly. When the solder paste printing process is uncontrolled, defects can be produced, which may not become apparent until the PCBA is downstream. (...)

This paper will discuss how Lean Six Sigma techniques were used to optimize the solder paste printing process. It will highlight how a cross-functional team used the structured Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) methodology to identify and control the critical inputs. The advantage of the Lean Six Sigma methodology is that it guides the team through the rigorous structured process so that all possible inputs are considered and the critical ones can be identified.

Credit: Kimball Electronics, Inc.

SMT Process Recommendations Defect Minimization Methods for a No-Clean SMT Process

Key competitive advantages can be obtained through the minimization of process defects and disruptions. In today's electronic manufacturing processes there are many variables to optimize. By gaining an understanding of what the defects are, and where they come from, is a key step in the process towards defect free/six sigma manufacturing. In the last decade, Surface Mount Technology processes have been slowly converting towards the No-Clean philosophy. This new trend has spawned new processing issues which need to be addressed. This paper will investigate solutions to current problems in the processing of No-Clean SMT processes.

Credit: Kester

Process Control of Ionic Contamination Achieving 6-Sigma Criteria in The Assembly of Electronic Circuits

Ionic contamination testing as a process control tool a newly developed testing protocol based on IPC-TM 650 2.3.25, was established to enable monitoring of ionic contamination within series production. The testing procedure was successfully implemented within the production of high reliability, safety critical electronic circuits, involving multiple production sites around the world. I will be shown in this paper that the test protocol is capable for meeting Six-Sigma-Criteria.

Credit: Robert Bosch LLC Automotive Electronics Division

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█ Printed Circuit Board Assembly & PCB Design Forum

Pogo Pins -- Anyone had any history of using these as a SMD ? We have just started to get PCBA's with these on and are having mixed results with alignment and the soldering of them.

locking belt on SPEA 4060 -- hello all, I need the reference or caracteristics of locking belt on SPEA 4060, thx

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█ SMT, PCB Electronics Assembly Manufacturing Industry News

Application of Aerospace Technology in SMT and THT Devices

The aerospace industry has been a driving force behind technological innovation, with its advanced technologies finding increasing applications in other fields. This article explores how aerospace technology is employed in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole Technology (THT) devices, ushering in new development opportunities for the electronics manufacturing sector....

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FREE Guide to Robotic Soldering from Bob Willis

Robotic Soldering, Inspection & Defect Guide eBook from Bob Willis. Just touching base to see if Robotic Soldering equipment and soldering material suppliers would like to contribute technical material or support my new Charity eBook for November release...

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Shipments, Orders and Capacity Utilization Indices Weaken This Month, But Industry Outlook Remains Upbeat

IPC Releases July Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report...

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

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█ Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Events Calendar

EVENTS

Space Coast: Microscope Setups, Getting the Best Results From Your Equipment, a Panel Discussion | August 10 to 10

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█ Electronics Manufacturing Training Courses & PCB Assembly Training

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IDEA-STD-1010 Essentials Online Live Training Course

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Idea Counterfeit Component Workshop Online Live Training

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Component Identification Online Live Certification

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EPTAC Corporation

TRAINING - PCB Inspection Electronics Manufacturing Training Courses

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Blackfox Training Institute, LLC

TRAINING - Online Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly Training Courses

Reflow Soldering 101 Training Course

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Expert (CSE) Certification Training Course

EPTAC Corporation

Live Online Training - IPC/WHMA-A-620 Trainer (CIT) Challenge Test

ACI Technologies, Inc.

Live Online Training - IPC-A-610 Expert (CSE) Certification Training Course

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ACI Technologies, Inc.

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█ Electronics Manufacturing & PCB Assembly Jobs

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█ PCB Design & Assembly Industry Associations

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

SMTA 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.

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Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

IPC 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.

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