Greetings TechNetters,

I'm trying to justify changing some of our circuit assemblies from THT to SMT.
They go into a 40 Ton vehicle, so saving weight or space isn't enough
justification.  I need to be able to show that, at least in some cases, you can
reduce the cost of a circuit assembly by converting it to SMT.  For my
justification, I need to find some examples of how other companies have actually
reduced the cost of a circuit assembly by converting it to SMT.

Have any of you gone through this process and actually reduced the cost of a
circuit assembly?  Was the savings significant?  Have any of you written any
articles or reports that you could share?  Or, has anyone read any articles or
books on the subject?

I'd appreciate receiving any information and examples you have.  Exact figures
are not required, just ballpark estimates of cost savings would be very helpful.


Thanks,

Phil Poling
United Defense
4800 East River Road
Fridley, MN 55421-1498
612-572-6533
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