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The Line from OCM ManufacturingWelcome to the Spring 2009 issue of The Line - the electronics manufacturing resource for small- and mid-size companies. Feature StoryOur Approach to Testing
All test systems and processes have particular fault coverage spectrums. That is, each particular test approach is best suited to detect certain defects and not others. Whether one uses ICT or another process, products must still be functionally tested and sometimes also X-rayed to achieve sufficient coverage. When we considered the role that ICT has played in our business, we realized the following:
With these realities in mind, we recently made the decision to decommission our ICT test offerings. A strong test offering is available using AOI (to find manufacturing defects), manual inspection (for parts that the AOI can’t cover adequately), X-Ray inspection (for BGAs), and functional testing (to determine whether the device is working as designed). Together, these processes enable us to provide excellent test coverage with maximum automation and minimal cost. If you have questions about our testing practices, please contact me directly at kenneth.roots@ocmmanufacturing.com, or (613) 736-5665. For best practices regarding design-for-manufacturing and design-for-test, please browse our free online DFM Tips. - Kenneth Roots, Business Development, OCM Manufacturing Hot TopicOCM's Paperless Operations
It's an ongoing effort but it has not been a costly, painful or difficult one. Today, we are proud to share our story with other organizations who would like to reduce their environmental impact by reducing or eliminating paper in their operations. To learn more about our paperless story, you can:
NewsOCM Expansion is Underway
The expansion will also enable us to provide more comprehensive box-build services. The new manufacturing line is slated for production in the Fall of this year. |
IN THIS ISSUEFeature Story: Hot Topic: News Feature: Featured ResourceOur library of informative papers, multimedia and other industry documents is an excellent resource for OEMs. Visit http://www.ocmmanufactur ArchivesDon't forget that you can read past issues of The Line on the OCM website.
Visit Good Reading"Manufacturing Behind the Great Wall: What Works, What Doesn't" - Michel Jullian's Advisory Board Brief explores the important topic of how to ensure success when outsourcing manufacturing to China.
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Designing to reduce inventory costs – OCM's George Henning provides guidelines and tips for electronics design to reduce the costs of inventory.
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During our 20+ years of business, we at OCM Manufacturing have produced thousands of products of a great variety. Based on our experience across such a wide range of products, we have arrived at the conclusion that in-circuit testing (ICT) is not an ideal process for the low- to mid-volume, high-mix (HMLV) manufacturing environment.
In May, North Americans celebrated Earth Day, and OCM's paperless operation was profiled in various publications and media, including PROFIT Magazine. Our journey to becoming a paperless organization began with a simple decision to "just do it", and since 2000 we have virtually eliminated paper in our organization, process by process. We've done it on our own, without any special investments or resources.
In May, OCM broke ground on the expansion of our manufacturing facility. The expansion will double our capacity to meet growing customer demand for niche manufacturing services targeted at low- to mid-volume products.
OCM now offers certified Program Managers and bilingual Program Management in French and English.