Part 5. Workmanship Standards (The "Build")
5.1 Bare Board Inspection (IPC-A-600)
The Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is not a component; it is the chassis of the entire system. If th...
5.2 IPC-A-610 Classifications & Criteria
IPC-A-610 "Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies" is the visual language of the electronics indu...
5.3 Cable & Harness Assembly (IPC/WHMA-A-620)
Cable assemblies are the nervous system of the product. They are often built by hand, making them...
5.4 Box Build & Mechanical Assembly (IPC-A-630)
The "Box Build" is where precision electronics meet the brutal reality of the physical world. Whi...
5.5 Cosmetic Inspection Standards (Visual Quality)
Cosmetic inspection is the most dangerous phase of manufacturing because it is subjective. Withou...
5.6 Rework & Repair (IPC-7711/7721)
Rework is not a "Undo" button; it is controlled trauma. Every time you apply a soldering iron to ...
5.7 Defect Taxonomy & Disposition Rules (Linked to MRB)
Ambiguity in defect classification paralyzes production lines. If an operator cannot instantly di...