When it comes to protecting electronic parts from electrostatic discharge(ESD) during the manufacturing process, you can never be too careful. The testing of these parts is crucial as ESD damage is not visible, but certain kinds of damage can be missed even during testing. There are three kinds of damage that can Continue reading
I recently worked in the electrical assembly department for an automotive mirror manufacturer, where we built and tested the circuit boards for rearview and sideview mirrors. They called us smurfs in this department as we had to wear blue ESD(Electric Static Discharge) smocks whenever on the production floor to prevent Continue reading
While working a previous job in manufacturing, we would frequently cut down paper, polypropylene or various other types of material rolls, and rewind them in their trimmed down size. One problem with this process was the amount of static that would build up as a result of the compression cut coupled with the friction of the rewind spindle. After Continue reading
Electric static discharge (ESD) is not the most fun thing in the world to come into contact with. ESD is the transfer of electrostatic charges from one object to another. If these to Continue reading
Expense is an issue at the top of every industrial and commercial company’s list of priorities. Cutting corners without sacrificing quality or the welfare of workers and equipment is a constant activity that must be applied to every aspect of business. It is this mindset that drives the popularity of certain products that are effective while remaining affordable, such as ground straps. Continue reading