Happy Friday All! We've got a rather irritating problem here that is starting to become more than just irritating, it's become a real issue. It has to do with part marking. J-STD-001 states: 9.2 Marking Assembly identification such as part numbers and serial numbers shall remain legible (capable of being read and understood) after all tests, cleaning and other processes to which the item is subjected. Additional markings (such as labels added during the manufacturing process) should not obscure the original supplier's markings. Individual component markings, reference designators and polarity indicators should remain legible and components should be mounted in such a manner that markings are visible. The only parts that we have a problem with are metal parts such as hybrids or DC\DC converters. We clean with Kyzen and have a real problem with the markings coming off in wash. We try to protect them with a piece of kapton tape, but that only works hit and miss. Does anybody else have the same problem? What have you done to protect the part markings? Kind regards, -Steve Gregory- Senior Process Engineer LaBarge Incorporated Tulsa, Oklahoma (918) 459-2285 (918) 459-2350 FAX __________________________________________________________________ This message may contain information that is privileged and confidential to LaBarge, Inc. It is for use only by the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not copy, use or deliver this message to anyone. In such event, you should destroy the message and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail. --------------------------------------------------- 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 847-615-7100 ext.2815 -----------------------------------------------------