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.
Hello,
My first approach would be to contact the vendor to understand their reasoning for the packaging and ask if there are other options. I would put the effort of compliance on them, especially if you have a contract or agreement which states the parts shall be in ESD safe packaging. If your current supplier is unable to provide components to your needs than I would look elsewhere.
If all else fails, than yes you could look at ionization, repackaging or other non-value add measures in your operation to correct the issue. But keep in mind, if the parts are ESD sensitive and were shipped to you in non ESD packaging. The damage may have already been and nothing you do within your process is going to fix that. You now run the risk of latent field failures due to your suppliers packaging choices.
Regards,
C. Smith
Hello Sir,
Thank you for your response.
As checked, the supplier is sending ESD-sensitive parts in ESD-safe packaging. However, we have a concern regarding the mechanical and passive components, which are currently being shipped in non-ESD packaging.
We are in discussion with the supplier to improve their packaging for ESD compliance.
Thanks & Regards,
Rahul S.