Surface Mounding Technology (SMT)

                                                             Surface Mounding Technology:

What is SMT?

   Surface-mount technology (SMT) is a method for producing electronic circuits in which the components are mounted or placed directly onto the surface of printed circuit boards (PCBs). An electronic device so made is called a surface-mount device (SMD).

 5-S PRINCIPLE:

The original “S”s are actually Japanese words which translate loosely into English as:

• SORT 
• SET
• SHINE
• STANTATIZATION
• SUSTAINCE

SORT:

Remove all items not needed from the work area ,

Creates a work environment that :

• Mass Space
• Uses less energy
• Save time

SET:

Arrange the necessary items in good order and easy access

• Arrange items in an easy to use manner
• Anyone can find them
• Anyone can put them away
• The key is “anyone”
• Eliminates waste due to searching

SHINE:

Clean your workplace thoroughly

• lean the workplace and equipment on a daily basis, or at another appropriate (high frequency) cleaning interval.
• Inspect the workplace and equipment while cleaning.
• Make impression

STANDARDIZING:

Maintain high standard of house keeping and work place organization at all time.

• Make Sort, Storing, and Shining a daily habit
• Set the rules to make 5S part of everyone’s job
• Assign responsibilities for Sorting, Storing, and Shining
• Integrate Sort, Storing, and Shining into regular work activities
• Train , train train…

SUSTAIN:

sustain the developed processes by self-discipline of the workers. Also translates as "do without being told",

• Ensure that the 5S approach is followed.
• The first four pillars rely on sustain
• Organize training sessions
• Perform regular audits to ensure that all defined standards are being implemented and followed

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