PCB Assembly
Shax Engineering offers quick-turn PCB assembly for prototype and new product introduction. Our assembly process is designed around PCB engineers requirements for short run, high mix PCB assembly prototypes. These solutions are geared toward a wide variety of industries and are intended to facilitate the transition from the lab to production. In addition, research and development engineers can assemble their complex PCBs in a short time, which will enable them to meet their project timeline. Furthermore, we have the capabilities to address requirements for burn-in boards, semiconductor test and demo-board assemblies. Our PCB assembly capabilities encompass Through-Hole to Fine Pitch Surface Mount Assembly (SMT) and we adhere to a quality control system throughout the manufacturing process to provide reliable service.
Technology: Up-to-date automated cell assembly equipment for fine pitch, mixed single/double sided, lead and lead-free assemblies. These machines are capable of handling passive packages up to 0201 with expansion capabilities up to 01005 package sizes. Active component packages will include BGA, uBGA, CSP and MCM.
Consignment: Customer will procure PCB components and materials and Shax Engineering will complete the assembly. Additional 0% -20% components shall be sent with the consignment to compensate the rejections by the machines.
Turnkey: Cost reduction and time management is our responsibility when you select turnkey assembly for your board build. Shax Engineering will order all the components and the materials for the turnkey assembly from the Bill of Materials. Assembly's turnkey material and components are systematically managed for an uninterrupted manufacturing flow.
Integrated Process: Our assembly is fully integrated with rework of various component packages. Additionally PCB testing and repair are integral parts of our assembly service. These integrated services are intended to provide a full functions contract manufacturing service to reduce time and lower cost per manufactured board.
Material Management: Our inventory control process secures material supplies, reduces production costs and improves delivery time. Over the past 10 years, Shax Engineering has established effective working relationships with multiple vendors to ensure secure components and materials on-time and with competitive prices.
Starting Point: The PCB assembly checklist is the starting point for our process to ensure all necessary steps are taken into consideration .
Warranty: Products manufactured by Shax Engineering will be warranted against manufacturing defects and workmanship failure.
| Assembly Quality |
Shax Engineering quality control system includes company wide standard practice processes and industry specific requirements. Our technicians are trained for assembly and rework that meet quality assurance standards including IPC, customers specific requirements such as medical, telecom and auto industries.
Material storage handling and delivery of finished product/services to meet customer needs are established to meet these standards. In addition, a computer system has been implemented for verification and order validation, control of work progress and engineering change order as well as material control.
Along with the final product, we provide revised assembly documents detailing final corrections. Information such as document revisions, issuing dates and effectiveness are defined.
Shax quality system includes:
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A clearly defined quality control process, documentation storage and handling as well as delivery.
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Systematic monitoring processes for critical assembly and rework methods.
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Periodic customer surveys regarding the services we performed. |
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Conduct analysis of Root-Cause; produce an effective measurement for corrections.
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Consistent evaluation of our production quality and standards.
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Advise customers of any changes in our manufacturing processes and practices.
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| PCB Assembly Checklist |
The following information is essential to the assembly process:
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Bill of Materials
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GERBER file and Assembly Drawing
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Package specifications |
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Fabrications Instructions |
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Quantity |
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Place and Delivery Schedule
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Special Assembly instructions and special fixture/tooling |
