Overview
In-plant failures from manual errors in assembly
and test contribute to excessive rework repair costs. The use of semiautomatic
equipment in electronics manufacturing and the use of state-of-the-art equipment
can provide, at a minimum, worker aids that will prevent many common workmanship
errors.
TRAPS
Factory
improvements to increase production rate are not justified
Only
the assembly line is impacted by factory improvements
Existing
factory facilities are considered adequate
Production
requirements can be met by a highly skilled work force