IPC 9194

Abstract

The IPC-9194 should be used in conjunction with IPC- 9191. The IPC-9191 provides general guidelines for implementing SPC in electronics industry. <br>This standard is intended to aid in interpretation of the requirements in IPC-9191 specifically for Printed Board Assembly (PBA) manufacture. This standard promotes process thinking and control of process inputs, in-process parameters and process outputs, including product parameters. The standard organizes various aspects of process control in the Plan, Do, Check and Act (PDCA) cycle.<br><strong>Purpose&#160;&#160;</strong>Purpose of the IPC-9194 is to establish practical guidelines for implementation of SPC in the electronics manufacturing operations for continually improving processes and reducing waste. <br>The standard includes establishing conditions for SPC, implementation of SPC and sustaining SPC. The Implementation phase includes the following elements: <br>1. Preparation <br>2. Set up and Process Characterization <br>3. Practicing SPC <br>4. Monitoring Effectiveness of SPC <br>5. Improving Process Capability <br>Successful implementation of SPC is contingent on effectiveness of the quality management system that includes controlled documentation, calibration, corrective action and management review elements.