Electronics Manufacturing

Electronics Manufacturing Calibration Services

In the highly competitive industry of electronics manufacturing, tight process controls are necessary to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of their products while meeting regulatory standards.

Adopting quality management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IPC-A-610 enables manufacturers to comply with legal and regulatory compliance requirements including the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive and the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulations.

Transcat offers accredited services to support detailed calibration procedures and documentation across a wide range of test and measurement instruments for maintaining traceability and compliance with quality standards.

Electronics production involves precision handling and advanced manufacturing techniques that are continuously evolving. To keep up with the pace of change consider Transcat services to maintain the calibration of your critical test and measurement instruments used within semiconductor manufacturing processes such as:

• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Fabrication 
  Various test and measurement instruments are utilized to identify and rectify defects early in the production process to minimize scrap and rework while improving overall product quality. The maintenance of these systems requires calibration of the common tools including dimensional measurement tools and soldering stations.
• Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Assembly 
  Maintenance of pick-and-place machines, solder paste printers, reflow ovens, and inspection systems is essential for accurate placement, soldering, and inspection of surface-mount components on PCBs. Transcat calibration services cover surface insulation testers, impedance testers, thermocouple profilers, and additional instruments to ensure component alignment, solder joint quality, and defect detection in SMT assembly processes.
• Wave Soldering and Reflow Soldering 
  Wave soldering machines, selective soldering systems, and reflow soldering ovens must be continually monitored to control solder temperature, flux deposition, and conveyor speed during soldering processes. Achieving high yields and reliable solder joints in electronic assemblies requires accurately calibrated equipment and tools such as thermocouples, infrared sensors, soldering stations, and ovens. 

During production a wide variety of inspection systems are used to manage tight parameters. Transcat services can support your maintenance and compliance requirements for these systems and more.

• Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Systems 
  Proper calibration of cameras, lighting, and image processing algorithms ensure reliable defect detection, component alignment, and reduces false positives in AOI inspection.  
• Automated Test Equipment (ATE) 
  ATEs facilitate the functional testing of assembled PCBs by simulating real-world operating conditions. ATE systems can include various instruments such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and power supplies.
• X-ray Inspection Systems 
  X-ray systems should be calibrated periodically to match known standards or references to ensure accurate and consistent imaging results.  
• In-Circuit Testing (ICT) 
  Verifying the electrical functionality and performance of individual components and circuit connections on PCB assemblies requires in-circuit testing to precision reference standards. Accurate test results requires proper calibration of ICT fixtures, enclosure temperature and humidity, probes, and test equipment including multimeters, function generators, oscilloscopes.   

The manufacturing of electronics requires careful management of the production environment to ensure product reliability, durability, and prevent damage to sensitive electronic components. 

• Environmental Contols 
  Equipment used to control clean rooms and test chamber environments require regular calibration and validation to traceable standards to meet regulatory requirements. Parameters include the test instruments for temperature, humidity, light, pressure, airflow, and particulate matter counters.  
   
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Control 
  Calibration of ESD measurement instruments and monitoring equipment is essential for verifying compliance with control standards such as ANSI/ESD S20.20. Proper calibration of ESD test and measurement instruments helps maintain ESD-safe environments and prevents damage to sensitive electronic components.  

It is as important to maintain scales, precision balances, metal detectors, X-ray inspection systems, temperature and humidity through-out materials movement. For temperature, humidity, and vibration sensitive materials, we offer a Warehouse Temperature Mapping Validation Service to ensure products are stored in a controlled environment. 

Calibration Service Types  
Our flexibility in service delivery means greater efficiency and less disruption to your business and processes. You can rely on Transcat to provide precise, reliable, and fast calibration service – in our lab or at your facility. Find the service option that best fits your needs.  

Test & Measurement Instruments  
We offer a wide range of types and brands of test & measurement Instruments to maintain the productivity, accuracy, and compliance of your electronic production and testing systems. We are your one-stop to buy, rent, and obtain expert calibration.  

Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) Services 
The NEXA | EAM team provides CQV services enabling clients to uphold regulatory compliance, improve operational performance, and ultimately deliver high-quality products. Services include qualifying the functionality of critical systems, such as HVAC systems, cleanrooms, and manufacturing equipment, to ensure that they adhere to design requirements, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. 

For more information about our accredited calibration and validation services for electronics manufacturing applications, call one of our calibration professionals at 800-828-1470 or contact us.