Category Archives: Quality


May03
Trouble Shooting Guide for Plastic Injection

Trouble Suggested Remedies (Solutions) DIMENSIONAL PROBLEMS Shot-to-shot dimensional variations Increase injection pressure Maintain uniform pad (cushion) Repair leaking back flow value if pad cannot be maintained Increase screw forward time Maintain uniform cycle Eliminate un-melted particles (see below) Use larger … Continue reading

Jul01
Why do thinner PCBs will need carrier for reflow process?

As the career of Manufacturing Process Engineering(MPE), WorkingBear has noticed a constant battle between Designers, Marketers, and Manufacturers. Marketers always want  thin, modern design that look thin. Designers think fabrication is simple, while Manufacturers want  strong, robust, sturdy assemblies that … Continue reading

Jun24
Case study for the mold-in insert screw boss broken

In a previous discussion, WorkingBear identified potential root causes for screw boss cracking after mold-in screw nut insertion. Following a complaint from the field, we asked EMS and the plastic injection supplier to double-check their inventory and found that approximately … Continue reading

Jun10
PCB rework: Selective solder mask removal by laser

As an engineer in the electronics manufacturing industry, have you ever encountered the need to rework a printed circuit board (PCB) to remove the solder mask? If so, how did you approach this problem? Traditionally, the solder mask is manually … Continue reading

Jun03
TQRDCE Performance Expectations and Review

This is an example that implement TRQDCE form for vendor survey. TQRDCE Introduction: The company’s approach to establishing and maintaining long-term working relationships involves creating and monitoring mutual performance expectations and measurements. The use of performance metrics, constructive feedback, and … Continue reading