After reviewing IPC-A-610C for the criteria for defects based on lifted Lands/conductors, I am trying to understand my options when dealing with Class 3 boards having this defect. I run into this every once in awhile and have so far scrapped all boards that have this problem, rather than trying to fix them. As this can happen on painfully expensive boards, I would like to know if we have a rework/repair standard that allows me some latitude in repairing the lifted land/traces and the consequences for a Class 3 assembly. I realize that customer expectations will factor into this somewhat, but I want to base my decision on a standard AND the customer's input. What I don't want to do is ship an assembly that does not meet the standard. Any suggestions on where to look for this info? Or, whether this type of defect kills the Class 3 board or if it can be repaired successfully and shipped? Thanks in advance, Dale Ritzen, CQA Quality Manager AMS --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e 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 or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/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 -----------------------------------------------------