Lorraine. I am using the same software (Assembly Expert 2.0) to generate SMT programs. The best way to validate the software (On a Pre-Purchase basis) is to import real BOM/CAD data for a job that you are currently building and then compare the outputs to your current programs/documentation. The same issues occur with all forms of data manipulation - Rubbish In Rubbish Out. I have found that as long as you are careful and confident about the data that you are importing then the results will be correct. We validate all our machine programs and component loading by running a Tape First Off (Components Built on Double Sided Tape) This allows the board to be inspected to a BOM and allows the components to be removed for measurement purposes and if necessary re-used (after cleaning). I have found that the program outputs need configuring to your specific needs before the data can be used. The outputs supplied are 99% correct. The only changes needed were formatting so that the machine would recognise the program. Mark Austin Process Engineer ACW Technology Ltd UK ===== Original Message from [log in to unmask] (TechNet E-Mail Forum.) at 23/09/03 09:54 >For our PCB operations we are considering introducing the >Technomatix-Unicam suite of products for SMT programming, test program >generation, documentation generation and quality recording. > >As we are involved in the assembly of medical devices, our internal QA >people are asking how we would propose to validate this software. I'm >sure that we are not the only company to have gone on this path, any >information, advise or general comments welcome! > >Thanks in advance > >Lorraine > > >--------------------------------------------------- >Technet Mail List provided as a 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/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 >for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or >847-509-9700 ext.5315 >----------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a 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/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 -----------------------------------------------------