Futaba Contract Manufacturing: Compliance

Quality Through Continual Improvement

FCA Huntsville Quality Policy

— Top Quality is our Goal —

What that means to FCA Huntsville…

To Meet and Exceed Customer Expectations
Through Continuous Improvement

Assured Quality

Quality Control Procedures

• Quality goal = 40 ppm (815k pcs annual volume) for all products…Automotive = 10 ppm
• On-line, real time data collection system
• SPC (Statistical Process Control) carried out per customer requirement
• Visual inspection and test carried out per customer requirement
• ESD safe workstation
• Acceptance criteria: IPC-A-610 (latest revision)
• Weekly QA report and meeting

Inspection Equipment

• AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) equipment
• Optical comparators
• X-Ray inspection equipment
• Luminance colorimeter
• Inspection magnifications and assists
• ESD monitor and control
• Miscellaneous measuring instruments (micrometers, gauges, plates, analyzers, etc.)

Certifications

• ISO 9001:2008
• UL approved
• MET lab
• FM approvals
• Intertech
• TS16949 (in progress)

Continual Improvement & Training

QC Improvement Teams

• QC teams meet to develop new improvements for cells/SMT
• Measure productivity, machine downtime, etc. to analyze data for improvements

Customized Training Program

• Structured program with path for self-development
• Additional in depth training for equipment, process, quality, etc.
• Pb-free IPC certification process
• In-house IPC certified trainer

Custom 2D Barcode Tracking System

RoHS Production Capability

• Over 80% of Futaba Huntsville sales are already RoHS compliant!
• Includes RoHS SMT and thru-hole soldering capability
• Traceability system includes mistake proofing to ensure RoHS components
• Certified IPC trainer in-house to train soldering technicians
• REACH compliant per customer specific requirements