Increasingly sophisticated counterfeit components cannot always be detected using visual inspection techniques, as in many cases, X-Ray inspection is more effective.
To detect counterfeit components, North Shore Components employs a variety of in house testing services, including the use of the RTX-113HV X-Ray machine to check for the presence of die, cracks in the epoxy, checking wire bonds and product or manufacturing markings that are X-Ray detectable.

Since these components generally arrive in reels, trays, tubes and bags, our x-ray inspection system is ideal since the parts do not need to be removed from packaging. Instead, components can be x-rayed directly through the antistatic bags to further preserve product quality.

SMT/BGA Inspection - Precision Images for Advanced Assembly

Manufacturers of advanced SMT assemblies can also rely on North Shore Components’ to evaluate solder joint integrity for BGAs and other leadless packages that cannot be inspected by conventional vision systems. Once a BGA is placed, the integrity of its solder bond cannot easily be measured without the use of X-Ray systems that are not subject to voltage blooming. Void sizes remain consistent at all voltages, providing reliable pass/fail data

Real-time x-ray inspection helps to establish quality as an integral part of your process, whether it involves BGA evaluation or any other aspect of the manufacturing and assembly process. Real-time X-Ray inspection is also essential during the development stage to define the optimal parameters required to maintain stringent process control. Subsequent testing during production audits ensures that optimal parameters are being maintained.

For more information on the RTX-113HV X-Ray machine, contact us today.