Ed,
     Please be more explicit on the questions you have.
     I can share some of the issues we have had:
     - Most manufacturers now utilize ESD plastic in their covers and
     doors, but ask to be sure, and ESD test them.
     - We had rubber-maid (TM) carts on the floor, and had to replace them
     with metal carts.
     - We had to purchase ESD plastic "holders" for processes on the floor.
     - Our floor is a poured ESD floor, and everyone wears ESD shoes.

     When in doubt, get the ESD gun out and test!

     If you have specific questions, throw them at us, and we'll pass on
     any info we have.

     Jeff Hempton
     United Technologies Electronic Controls


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Subject: (TN) SMT Line & ESD
Author:  "Noble; Ed" <SMTP:[log in to unmask]> at CARMAIL
Date:    07/18/2000 7:32 AM


Hello Fellow TechNets,

        I'm submitting this for feedback.

        For our SMT Assembly lines (stencil; pick-n-place; reflow), I'm
curious as to how companies address ESD issues that can come into play.  We
process .032 and .062 multi-layer, mixed technology, panelized boards.
        We have a fairly sound 'grass-root' ESD program throughout
Manufacturing, and questions have come up lately regarding the SMT Lines (we
have two of them).

                                                        Thanks In Advance,
Ed Noble




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