That is exactly why I posed the question. I wondered if the operator cut his/her finger on the rail clamp, which is very sharp. This is on the DEK 265 printer. -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rueda, Ernesto Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 2:43 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Injury by array Richard - I had the experience before that operator' Richard - I had the experience before that operator's finger had been cut by not following safety procedures on setting up the solder paste printer. Some printers have board clamping foil that is sharp that operators should be aware not to touch. Ernesto V. Rueda SMT Process Engineer Pelco, Inc. 3500 Pelco Way Clovis, CA 93612 559-292-1981 -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Stadem, Richard D. Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 10:49 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Injury by array Can you describe what model of solder paste printer you have, and how bad were the cuts? Were they minor finger cuts or were they fairly deep cuts? -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of McGlaughlin, Jeffrey A Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:58 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Injury by array Ian - I have not been able to identify any differences between this part and any other part being run on the line. We have no copper in the rail to expose, the provided offending panels are straight and smooth, no signs of router chatter or tooth. As to the reason this is a design issue - I was not invited to the meeting when they were determining cause and fault - Such is life. Jeffrey McGlaughlin, CID Engineering Designer EAS 4-2-50 room x-7582 Phone (614)458-7582 Fax -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ian Hanna Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 9:59 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Injury by array What makes this board different from the 'safe' designs and how was it established that this is a 'design' issue? Assuming that operator handling is unchanged. Which part of the board is causing the injury? Ian -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of McGlaughlin, Jeffrey A Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 4:23 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] Injury by array Oh wise and wonderful members of tech net - We have had to incidents in the past six months where assemblers have been cut while handling assembly arrays (2-up panels) for one of our products. This has elevated the issue to "Panic Mode" due to the involvement of EHS&Q (environmental health, safety and quality). As the designer of the array I have been given ownership of the issue and am task with resolving it. After 20+years of handling boards and arrays I have never been cut, so I am unsure as to what if any corrective action can be taken to prevent future injuries. The specifics on the arrays - 10.5" [267mm] x 12.0" [305mm] x 0.062" [1.6mm] thick 2 - up for 4.7"[119.3mm] x 9.2" [233.6mm] PCB Minimum rail 0.38"[9.5mm] Tab Route and Retain (mouse bite) Injuries occurred during loading of the solder printer and during slide line operations for post reflow assembly. Any suggestions on what to tell our production group? 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