Is there any set of industry benchmarks (numeric targets) for the DPMO metric as derived from the IPC prescribed calculations (IPC-9261 and IPC- 7912)? Most companies that use DPMO's set some standard targets, but has there been any industry research as to what current best-practice targets might be? I'm intersted in DPMO targets for SMT placement, reflow, PTH placement (auto and manual), wave solder, and manual solder processes. Sure would appreciate some guidance. Thanks. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------