Step-by-step troubleshooting guides for Panasonic, Fuji, ASM, and other SMT equipment.
← Back to All Blog PostsAn ionic contamination tester is a device used to measure the level of ionic contamination on a surface. It is typically used to test the cleanliness of electronic components and… Read more
Poka Yoke ← Back to Blog Poka yoke is a Japanese term that means “mistake-proofing” or “error-proofing.” It is a quality control method that aims to prevent mistakes or errors… Read more
Root Cause Analysis ← Back to Blog What is Root Cause Analysis? Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a method used to find the root cause of any malfunction, deficiency, or… Read more
Downtime ← Back to Blog What is Downtime? Downtime is defined as any period where production has stopped. The production is still costing money but no revenue is being generated.… Read more
Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) ← Back to Blog A Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis is an investigative summary of the potential risks during production that are identified in… Read more
PCB can suffer from a variety of problems if the surface is contaminated with electrically conducting materials. Combined with moisture, this results in a lowering of resistance between tracks and… Read more