Introduction
Microsectioning has become a standard requirement
of printed wiring board (PWB) quality assurance due
to the potential for hidden, subsurface defects, and
for process control. In recent years, increasing numbers
of PWB customers have begun to require certified
vendors to perform statistical samp领 of their
product. Cost reduction initiatives are the driving
forces which have shifted this responsibility to the
vendor. Many wiring board manufacturers, however,
are unprepared for this shift. Their microsectioning
capabilities remain manual in nature, and they are
poorly equipped to handle the volume of coupon
cross-sectioning necessary to meet their customers
requirements. Often, all that is needed is a small
investment in microsectioning automation, but the
perceived costs keep many PWB production houses
from taking this critical step. In addition, many are
fearful that automation will result in loss of jobs.
While it is true that automation will free significant
amounts of time for workers to focus on other efforts,
it does not eliminate the need for operators altogether.
This paper offers a look at manual and automated
microsectioning of PWBs, with the purpose of illustrating
the time and cost benefits of automation. PCB样品磨抛机(样品制备系统)
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