Kwik Tic - PCB Quality Control / Reporting

1. What Format of CAD do we need?		Kwik Tic can handle 3 types of information: Centroid File, BOM(Bill of Materials) and shape-Partnumber Link. (Only the Centroid File is compulsory - the other 2 can be overcome with manual input - albeit a slower process). A. Centroid File - This is a standard ASCII or TEXT file - usually a .CSV which most CAD systems can output. It MUST contain the following information: Circuit Reference; X position; Y position; Theta(Rotation). Optionally, it can also contain Part Number & Shape - but this is not necessary if a BOM is also available. B. BOM - Again, this is a Text file containing a link between the Circuit References and a Component Part Number. The BOM may also contain electrical value, Shape (Package Type) information, which Kwik Tic will automatically import. C. Shape (Package Type) - Part Number. If this link does not exist in the available BOM, then a simple TEXT or CSV file with 2 columns - one with Shape and one with Part Number is sufficient for Kwik Tic to Import from. Before a trial begins - we ask you to send a sample of CAD and BOM's, so we can advise you on the best way to import. Also See: File Formats

2. Can we use our own defect types?		YES - The FAILUREMODES (defect types) can be fully customised to suit your own terminology. They can also be grouped into categories so only relevant failuremodes show depending on which process is being inspected.

3. How is data stored?		All data is stored in a SQL database. This also includes images. The standard Database we support is MySQL, but other databases are also possible.

4. I need a specific report which currently does not exist in the Reporter. What options are available?		You have 2 choices: 1. Create the report yourself - if you have SQL experience. 2. We can provide custom reports to suit individual requirements.

5. I want to import AOI data for all product including those which have not yet been set up - will this cause a problem?		You can import AOI even if a program is not generated within Kwik Tic. However, since the program contains links to information such as the Part number, some of the reports will not include data for missing products. This is not a problem as Kwik Tic will show if any data is missing, and what the consequences are. It also has a utility to re-import only the relevant data after the program has been generated.

6. I need extra licenses - how do we arrange this?		Kwik Tic is scaleable - Please contact us for any additional licenses you require.

7. Can Kwik Tic be used to display production / quality information Live on a screen in our shop floor?		YES - Since the information and line layouts vary from site to site - the report to be displayed is generated specifically on request. The screen may contain numerous information feeds on a looping display. Contact us for specific requirements.

8. How do we set up to calculate ppm's and DPMO's?		For each part number or Package Type, Kwik Tic allows you to input the number of potential defects that can occur with each component / shape. The Kwik Tic Defect Opportunity Calculator is a utility that collates the total number of opportunities for each product. Combining this with the products built and the defects found, Kwik Tic calculates and displays ppm's & DPMO's at the press of a button.