Reflow in Today’s High-Mix/High-Volume Production Environment

It is not uncommon for production lines at SMT factories to spend more time on setup and linechangeover than actually running production. Additionally, following best manufacturing practices forthe reflow process may not be possible or acceptable at these factories. Today, process engineersAuto-Focus Output Software Screenand managers are doing their best with what they have. They can use techniques like scheduling theproduction batches to run cooler oven recipes in the morning and progress towards hotter recipes atthe end of the day.To significantly improve profitability, however, high-mix/low-volume manufacturers are takingadvantage of new technologies such as prediction software. Oven setup and process optimizationsoftware may improve both productivity and quality by allowing for a more scientific and accurateapproach to reflowing the assemblies under such difficult circumstances.