Try QC-Calc by Pro-link software at (860)659-5928 or check out www.prolinksoftware.com. It's a decent windows-based package that talks to various gauges via RS-232 and it's (gasp) affordable. ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Re: SPC software designed for PCB production Author: [log in to unmask] at INET Date: 3/19/97 12:00 PM Hello, We are also looking for better SPC control in all areas. We are looking for network SPC software with automatic data input that provides real time information in the form of x bar and r charts with Cp and Cpk values in order for the operator to evaluate their process with. RS-232 serial input from calipers, amp probes, overarm micrometers, xray thickness testers, controllers, etc with the capability to segregate part numbers and/or particular nominal reading values would be nice. Capability for operator is also a must. Automatic feed and bleed chemical controllers with rs232 output going directly to a network pc with software designed for the operation is also desired. We are also looking for software that can connect directly to our copper plating rectifiers that is capable of storing amps per panel information based on part numbers. The job could be pulled up on the screen and the number of panels input thus automatically setting the rectifer amperage to the proper setting. It should also have the capability of storing specific notes about a job pertaining to racking, copper thickness, etc. The bottom line is that we are looking for automatic equipment for the entire shop that is capable of delivering real time statistical information to the operator and machine which will notify them of any out of control situations and prevent them from producing bad product to 5.65 sigma levels. ---------- > From: Lars Ladefoged Holm <[log in to unmask]> > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: GEN: SPC software designed for PCB production > Date: Tuesday, March 18, 1997 10:02 AM > > Hello everyone. > > Printca has reasently started a full scale implementation of SPC and > Capability. > > Not that we belive everything should be monitored, bud we have a firm > conviction, that given the right attention, and a selectiv attitude, a large > numbers of our proces and product parameters can achive the bennefits of > SPC. > > We have started out by dooing all the calculating and cart drawing by > hand. Just to sort of learn the technic from scratch. But now, to make our > day easier, we are looking out for SPC / Capability software. > > Does anyone know of some SPC software, that incorporate the special > condicions that are a fact for PCB producers ?? > You know: Small lot size numbers - many "different" lots running throug the > same process - Indirect (by process parameteres) survailiance of Product > parameters...... and so forth ?? > > If you know of any, or have direct experience with some SPC software > products in PCB production, I would apprisiate a clue ! > And since we are a Danish company, the software better be distribuated by > a danish or Eouropean dealer. > > By the way. > > There has been a lot of talking on the net concerning SPC in PCB > production. What about making af IPC FORUM for it ?? > Just an idea ! > > Looking forward to here from you "all". > > Lars Ladefoged Holm > Quality Engineering. > Printca AS > Email adress: [log in to unmask] > > *************************************************************************** > * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * > *************************************************************************** > * To subscribe/unsubscribe send a message <to: [log in to unmask]> * > * with <subject: subscribe/unsubscribe> and no text in the body. * > *************************************************************************** > * If you are having a problem with the IPC TechNet forum please contact * > * Dmitriy Sklyar at 847-509-9700 ext. 311 or email at [log in to unmask] * > *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * *************************************************************************** * To subscribe/unsubscribe send a message <to: [log in to unmask]> * * with <subject: subscribe/unsubscribe> and no text in the body. * *************************************************************************** * If you are having a problem with the IPC TechNet forum please contact * * Dmitriy Sklyar at 847-509-9700 ext. 311 or email at [log in to unmask] * *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * *************************************************************************** * To subscribe/unsubscribe send a message <to: [log in to unmask]> * * with <subject: subscribe/unsubscribe> and no text in the body. * *************************************************************************** * If you are having a problem with the IPC TechNet forum please contact * * Dmitriy Sklyar at 847-509-9700 ext. 311 or email at [log in to unmask] * ***************************************************************************