I have an action item to get this in IPC-T-50 Terms and Definitions. Dewey -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gary Crowell Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 8:00 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] X-Outs Never used 'em, but aren't there things such as X-out fiducials? i.e., a fiducial for each board in the array, placed on the rails, such that the fiducial can be Xed-out, indicating automatically to the pic-n-place that the board is not to be populated. Gary Crowell Micron Technology > -----Original Message----- > From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Franklin Asbell > Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 6:54 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [TN] X-Outs > > You need to define it for coworkers? > > As far as I know there is not "official" explanation or definition for > "X-Outs". > > It is performed to achieve one or more of the following; > > A defective board within an array will be identified to ensure it is > not used (populated, further processed, etc). Typical methods of > "X-Out" include an "X", obviously, in indelible ink. Marking with > etching pen, razor knive, etc. or other means to ensure the product is > clearly identified as unsuitable for use. > > In the past the board was just punched or drilled to signify unfit for > use. > > Franklin > > -----Original Message----- > From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ken > Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 7:21 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: [TN] X-Outs > > Hi all, > Does the IPC or anyone define the term "X-Out" officially? > I've used the term for years at other companies but now need to define > it for my current co-workers. > Thanks. > Ken > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > ---------- > ---- > --- > Kenneth J. Wood C.I.D > Saturn PCB Design > 2737 Bishop Lane > Deltona, Fl 32725 > 407-340-2668 > www.saturnpcb.com <http://www.saturnpcb.com/> --------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------