Bake Out

Category:  Prep Processes >PCB Prep

Description: Bake-out is a PCB preparation process to remove moisture prior to proceeding to other processes.

Major Cost Drivers -- PCBA Bake Out

Bake Out cycle time includes the time to load the oven profile, load the PCB, unload, and inspect.

Process Time = (Profile Load Time/Batch Size) +
Board Load Time + Board Unload Time +
Board Inspect Time

  • Profile Load Time = (Machine variable)
  • Board Load Time = (Machine variable)
  • Board Unload Time = (Machine variable)
  • Board Inspect Time = (Machine variable)

User Inputs –- PCBA Bake Out

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