Part 2. Critical Utilities & Infrastructure
2.1 HVAC Monitoring, Alarms & Control Limits
The manufacturing environment is not just "air"; it is a critical process ingredient. In electron...
2.2 Power Quality & Grounding
Electricity is the fuel of the factory, but "dirty" fuel destroys the engine. Modern SMT equipmen...
2.3 Compressed Air Standards (ISO 8573)
Compressed air is the "Fourth Utility," but unlike electricity or water, you manufacture it on-si...
2.4 Nitrogen / Vacuum / Exhaust Utilities
These are the "Circulatory and Respiratory" systems of the factory. While power and air turn the ...
2.5 Utility Capacity Planning & New Equipment Hookup Checklist
A facility is a finite resource. Every new Reflow Oven or Wave Solder machine consumes a slice of...