Part 5. Parts & Materials Handling
The warehouse isn't just a storage room; it's a controlled environment. This chapter focuses on protecting the "health" of your components from the moment they arrive at the dock until they hit the line.
We outline the defense systems that prevent hidden defects:
- The Firewall: How rigorous receiving and identification stop counterfeit or damaged parts from entering your inventory.
- Invisible Threats: Managing ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and Moisture Sensitivity (MSL) so parts don't fail mysteriously during reflow or in the field.
- Chemistry Control: Proper cold-chain management for solder paste and flux to ensure consistent printing.
- Discipline: Using strict FIFO/FEFO and kitting procedures so production never waits for a missing reel.
Bad handling kills boards before they are even built. We show you how to keep your materials safe.
1.23 Receiving & Identification
The receiving dock is not just where boxes land; it is the Process Firewall. This is the single c...
1.24 Environmental Controls
Environmental control is the invisible shield that keeps components reliable. Moisture and static...
1.25 ESD Control Program
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is invisible, unpredictable, and often devastating to sensitive ele...
1.26 MSD Handling & Baking
Moisture damage is one of the most deceptive threats in electronics assembly—parts look fine unti...
1.27 Solder and Flux Storage
Solder paste and flux are unique: they are among the most time-sensitive materials in the factory...
1.28 Kitting, FIFO & Shortage Management
Kitting is the discipline that keeps a factory floor flowing, ensuring the exact right parts from...