We do have inspection points throughout the process. The problem is they are also missing defects and letting them through to final inspection.I wondered if there is a direct instruction on inspecting. 1. you do this 2. you do this. >From: Kathy Kuhlow <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: "TechNet E-Mail Forum." <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: [TN] Final Audit/Inspection >Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 08:49:32 -0600 > >I would first start with some in-process sampling so you can pinpoint what >types of defects the process is currently producing. Do you see more >missing components from surface mount or do you have a problem withe solder >shorts on the solder side because of wave issues or snapping problems. >All to many organizations use a final inspection as a safety net. In my >dream world I would have no one doing final inspection but bring it back to >the process and do the inspection at the process through auditing by both >production and quality personnel so immediate feedback can be accomplished. > Otherwise you get data that is out of date and you can't really take >effective corrective actions, especially if your world is as a CM or small >run lots. > >If you must do a final inspection then we typically start with a complete >part verification (value, polarity, AVL check) than solder (quality, >quantity, lead placement) and finally any specific customer >instructions(labeling, rev add, etc). > >Kathy ><< TEXT.htm >> _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send the following message: SET Technet NOMAIL 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------