SMART Group Web site and PPM-monitoring updates

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(2004), "SMART Group Web site and PPM-monitoring updates", Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, Vol. 16 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ssmt.2004.21916aab.003

SMART Group Web site and PPM-monitoring updates

SMART Group Web site and PPM-monitoring updates

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More papers have been added to the download section of the SMART Web site, along with more process defects in the interactive guides in our member’s area.

Spotlight interview section

The spotlight section features over 24 interviews with engineers from around the world commenting on manufacturing issues. Engineering spotlight currently has Gordon Davey, Northrop Grumond, a key figure on IPC’s Technical Forum for Lead-Free, speaking on camera. Web site: www.smartgroup.org/spotlight.htm

New book reviews

“Interactive Guide to Flexible Circuit Technology”“Chip Scale Packaging for Modern Electronics”“Area Array Packaging Handbook”“Understanding Automotive Electronics”“Bebop the Boolean Boogie”

Web site: www.smartgroup.org/book.htm

Nepcon 2004

SMART Group will again be organising Process Technology Seminars and a technology feature at Nepcon 2004 to be held in Brighton during 26-27 May. The Nepcon 2003 technical papers can be downloaded at Web site: www.smartgroup.org/ev_nepsem2003.asp

PPM monitoring project

The latest defect of the month from the SMART Group PPM monitoring Web site: www.ppm-monitoring.com looks at solderability of pins during reflow with another defect sheet to add to your file. Many participants are posting these on their shop floor notice board. Web site: www.thepdfshop.co.uk/ppm/defects

A guide to the average PPM levels in the industry for screen printing, placement, reflow and wave soldering was included at the SMART Group Lead-Free Hands – On Experience. Web site: www.smartgroup.org/experience/defectguide. pdf.