What does WORLD electronics do?
WORLD electronics
has over 15 years of contract manufacturing excellence. Services include
Design, Layout, Prototyping, New Product Introduction, SMT, Thru-Hole
Assembly, Testing, Material Procurement, Final System Box Build and
Sustaining Services.
What are some benefits of outsourcing my manufacturing
to WORLD?
We allow our customer’s to reduce their operating
costs by taking advantage of our world class design, manufacturing,
testing and procurement
resources. While we make the investments in technology, our customers
can then focus on their core competencies. WORLD provides quality
products and unsurpassed flexibility.
Does WORLD electronics offer engineering assistance?
Yes, WORLD’S
team of multi-disciplined engineers provide assessment of existing
designs and assist in new designs to optimize manufacturability (DFM),
minimizing costs and achieving quicker time to market.
Does WORLD work with Start-Ups?
Our current
customer base includes a range of companies from new technology businesses
to Fortune 500
OEM’s.
Will WORLD take low volume production runs?
The market we serve is
generally low to medium volume.
Can you do quick turn prototypes?
Yes, with customer supplied components
we can build protypes in 5-10 business days.
How do I submit a Request for Quote (RFQ)?
An RFQ can be submitted
to our Sales Locations via mail, email, phone or fax.
What information is required for RFQ’s?
WORLD would like as much information as possible in order to accurately
quote a project:
Bill of Materials, Gerber data, CAD data, schematics and fab drawings
are all preferred pieces of information.
How long will it take to get my completed quote?
Turn-key assemblies
typically average 2-3 weeks.
What exactly do your Wire-Bonding capabilities
include?
Our Kulicke & Soffa
8090 large area wedge wire-bonding machine gives a 16" x 14" bonding
area with bondable device capabilities of 2.5" x 2.5".
Wire types include both Gold (meeting ASTM F72-90 standards) and Aluminum
(meeting F487-88 standards). Bond type is Wedge-Wedge. Standard wire
is 1.0 mil Au.
What are WORLD’s Testing Capabilities?
We are capable of testing manufactured product in three different
ways:
- ICT Test - offering
both Functional and Environmental
- Custom Built
- Customer Supplied
Fixtures and Programs add cost and lead-time so
be sure to partner with your sales contact for specific information
based on your
testing requirements. (see more information here.)
How fine a pitch are you capable of placing
in SMT?
For leaded devices our machines are rated at 12-mil pitch.
We place BGA’s, micro-BGA’s,
Flip-Chip, and COB’s in volume. Please see our literature
page to download specific machine capabilities and data sheets.
What does WORLD require to get my job started?
We need: BOM with correct revision level and manufacturer’s
part numbers and Gerber File(s). It is also helpful to provide: Circuit
Board Gerber files, Testing
specifications (if applicable), Programming data (if applicable).
What lead times should I expect for Production
runs?
Average lead
times run 4-6 weeks. Material lead times vary from each manufacturer
so partner closely with your sales rep contact for specifics on your
jobs.
How accurately can WORLD manage my manufacturing
jobs?
Work orders
are added through our ERP upon receipt of PO. This instructs Purchasing
to bring in Materials and allows the shop floor to designate time to
run jobs. From that point each job is tracked through our integrated
bar coded systems that enables real time tracking along the entire
process.
What PCB surface finish do you prefer in
Volume Production?
We currently manufacture assemblies with
the following finishes HASL, Ni/Au, OSP, Immersion
Silver [I-Ag].
Can assemblies be built using both tin-lead and RoHS (unleaded) parts?
Yes! WORLD has been assembling PCBs with this sort of “mixed” technology
since January 2006. Please contact WORLD’s contract sales department to discuss your particular
requirement.
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