
PCB Inspection Methods & Common PCB Defects: SPI, AOI and X-Ray Explained for EMS Lines
SPI, AOI, X-ray and component counting: which PCB inspection method catches which defects, and how inspection machines fit into SMT and THT lines.
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SPI, AOI, X-ray and component counting: which PCB inspection method catches which defects, and how inspection machines fit into SMT and THT lines.

T-870A BGA Rework Station by Southern Machinery: controlled hot-air rework for BGA, QFN, and CSP packages with optical alignment and repeatable reflow profiles.

Southern Machinery S580 strain gauge and SDL series PCB strain measurement device quantify board stress to prevent solder joint cracks in SMT assembly.

Remove flux residue and ionic contamination after wave soldering with the SQC250A PCB cleaning machine. Reliable, cost-effective PCBA production.

Protect moisture-sensitive PCBs and SMT components with the SDC-115 dry box from Southern Machinery — low-humidity MSD storage for electronics assembly lines.

Scan and verify SMT component reels with the SBS-01 barcode scanner. Cut wrong-reel defects and build reel-level traceability for smart EMS factories.

Automate SMT stencil cleaning with the SME800 electric stencil cleaning machine. Clean solder paste stencils, red glue stencils, and misprinted PCBs in a controlled, repeatable process. Built for EMS factories that need

Achieve zero-defect SMT production with Southern Machinery's S-AO600C Selective 3D Automated Optical Inspection system. This inline 3D AOI machine inspects PCB assemblies after placement or reflow, catching solder defect
The SCM5600D PCBA Cleaning Machine is an offline batch cleaning system for SMT and THT assemblies that need controlled removal of flux residue, solder paste balls, and other contaminants. This guide covers the cleaning,
The SR-430A BGA Rework Station gives PCB repair teams a controlled way to solder and desolder BGA components instead of relying on risky hand repair. This article reviews verified specs from the catalog, including closed