Hi Bill and All -

Touch up of probe marks and similar is somewhat like self mutilation - it
serves no realistic purpose!!!  Probe marks unless done by a "hack and chop
artist" are inconsequential.

No requirement exists, that I am aware of, to touch up the cosmetics
following normal test activities.  This type touch up can result in a major
cost increase, as well as a significant reduction in the overall product
reliability, not to mention the probability of human error.

LEAVE IT ALONE.

Regards - Kelly






-----Original Message-----
From: Kasprzak, Bill (esd) USX <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2000 6:07 AM
Subject: [TN] Solder Touch-up of probe marks


>'Netters:
>
>J-Std-001, class 3. Does anyone know if there is a requirement to touch up
>solder joints on circuit boards that have probe marks on them after board
>testing? To me, the rework would strictly be cosmetic. The solder joints
>were all acceptable prior to test.
>
>Your opinions and answers please.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Bill Kasprzak
>Moog Inc.
>
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