Process Characterization of Thermal Bond Process

Abstract

Process Characterization is a required step in the commercialization of a new product. The intent of this process characterization is to ensure that the Midjoint Thermal Bond manufacturing process delivers a consistent product that complies with its design specifications and quality requirements. Product’s consistency is achieved by identifying the process parameters that have direct impact in the product quality, establishing acceptance criteria and testing the operating parameters rages [1]. Statistical analysis data plays an important role identifying the Key Process Inputs (KPI) by creating a Design of experiment (DOE). A DOE analyses the interaction of the combination of process inputs to obtain the desire output. The Process Validation confirms that the KPI identified during the process characterization produces consistent product considering variations like material change and operator variability [2]. Process parameters for Midjoint Thermal Bond were defined after process characterization activities were completed. Samples built using the defined operating range parameters complied withacceptance criteria. Key Terms ⎯ Design of Experiment (DOE), Key Process Inputs (KPI), Process characterization, Process Validation.