Hello ESD Experts,
We are facing challenges in SMT area due to raw material and active/passive components received from supplier in non-ESD reels, packaging and corrugated boxes.
These same non-ESD reels, reel tapes and corrugated reels are being using on the NXT Pick and place machine.
We need your guidance on how we can control this situation to meet ESD requirement.
Pls suggest.
Appreciate your support as always.
Sarban,
Data is King… meaning I would suggest first off to make some field voltage measurements . Refer to S20.20 on insulators (process required section) and determine what your perceived threat level may be. Gathering that data will give you information that you can share with your supplier to try and get them to change their packaging.
Another thing you could consider is to add ionization at your reel/cartridge stations on your smt line or any station where you may be removing your parts from packaging.