3. The factory process: turning data + parts into shippable units
In a high-speed manufacturing environment, execution is everything. The Factory Process: Turning Data + Parts Into Shippable Units represents a fundamental pillar of our daily operational rhythm, dictating how effectively we translate raw inputs into reliable, repeatable outcomes on the factory floor.
Dive into this chapter to uncover the practical mechanics, tools, and mindsets required to excel in this domain. Mastering these practices empowers you to anticipate failures before they occur, optimize cycle times, and transform complex operational challenges into a highly synchronized, predictable success engine.
- 3. The factory process: turning data + parts into shippable units
- 3.1 The virtual build: DFM, sourcing, and data freeze
- 3.2 SMT in one page: print, place, reflow
- 3.3 Manual and through-hole assembly
- 3.4 Inspection and defect handling: AOI, x-ray, rework
- 3.5 Test strategy: ICT vs. functional vs. burn-in
- 3.6 Harnessing and box build: system integration
- 3.7 Shipping, traceability, and returns