I would like to know what approach companies are taking for inspecting the
paste printing process.

Are you using an in-line system?
What equipment are you using?
What are you inspecting - height, area, and volume?
100% inspection of every board built?
Inspect only prototypes and random sampling of mature product?
Product complexity - ultra fine pitch (0.4 mm), BGA's, micro BGA's?
Product volume and mix?
Benefits - defect reduction and rework time savings?

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Thanks for your input.

Natalie Sharp
Process Engineer
Newbridge Networks
Kanata, ON

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