One of the things we try to do is run test material on a piece of equipment we plan on buying, perform SPC, and look for a Cpk of 1.3 or better. This means that the equipment must be available for use, material available in quantities that allow SPC, etc.. It results in a level of expertise (since the machine must be programmed for your test piece.) It can be tied to the installation and training of the device. And you can tie acceptance of the equipment to the SPC performance. A reputable house with good product should be willing to support such activity. Hope this helps. Michael Lang [log in to unmask] ---------- From: TechNet-request To: TechNet Subject: Guidelines on ordering electronic mfg equipment Date: Thursday, May 01, 1997 12:41PM I am seeking information on guidelines on what is important in selecting electronic mfg equipment. I know each type has specific things important but in general is their some info available to help ask proper questions to an equipment mfg or for a manager to review in house engineering specifications for outside subcontracting of a piece of equipment? Some things come to mind ie: throughput,flexibility,programming ease, repeatability,etc. Would appreciate any help you may provide. Thank you Don Kuhns [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] * ***************************************************************************