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Author Archives: WorkingBear
Oct27
What Is the 5W1H Method? A Practical Guide to Clear Thinking and Better Communication
The 5W1H (Five Ws and One H) method can be considered both a problem analysis and solution tool. However, it’s better viewed as a structured way to think about and describe problems. It helps us look at issues more comprehensively, … Continue reading
Oct22
Engineers, You’re Actually Doctors — Just for a Different Kind of Patient
When you think about it, doctors are really just engineers who work on people instead of machines. Their methods and processes are surprisingly similar. So, engineers — you’re basically doctors too, just with different patients! Einstein once said, “An expert … Continue reading
Oct15
What is MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) and MPQ?
MOQ stands for Minimum Order Quantity, meaning the smallest number of items a supplier is willing to sell or produce in one order. In most parts sales, especially for less common items, there’s usually an MOQ requirement. Why? Because no … Continue reading
Oct08
What Can an SPI (Solder Paste Inspection) Machine Really Do?
SPI stands for Solder Paste Inspection. If we’re talking about the actual inspection equipment, people usually add “machine” after SPI. But in most cases, when you mention SPI in an SMT factory, everyone just assumes you’re talking about the inspection … Continue reading
Sep30
How PCB S/M and Silkscreen Thickness Can Mess with Solder Paste Volume and Even Cause BGA Shorts!
Over the past few days, Workingbear came across an issue I hadn’t really considered before. Here’s the story: an EMS (electronics manufacturing service) factory reported that during SMT production, they were seeing solder shorts under BGA components. After digging into … Continue reading
