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September, 2018 ElEctronic Mfg SErvicES
Ersa Provides Versatile Soldering to ADCO Circuits
By Archie Damman, President and Owner, ADCO Circuits, Inc. A
full-service, turnkey supplier of cus- tom electronics, ADCO Circuits pro- vides support from design and proto-
typing to new product introduction (NPI) and full-rate production. In order to serve a diverse range of markets, including mili- tary and aerospace, industrial, medical, au- tomotive, telecommunications, and wire- less, the company relies on versatile and advanced soldering machines from Kurtz Ersa North America. ADCO was established in 1981 near
Rochester Hills, Michigan, and today oper- ates a 53,000 ft2 (4,924m2) facility capable of low- to medium-volume PCB assembly and test. The facility’s SMT lines are equipped with 3D AOI and X-ray inspection systems, selective solder systems, as well as robotics and advanced wash machines, which all contribute to the company’s high Cpk infrastructure.
Manufacturing Capabilities ADCO’s capabilities include soldering
008004 (0201 metric) and fine-pitch BGA components, processing flexible assemblies and producing complete modules for military, aero- space, medical, and automotive customers. An au- tomated stockroom and a broad array of flying probe, ICT, functional, and ESS test equipment round out the company’s manufacturing facility.
Ersa VERSAFLOW 3/45 selective soldering system at ADCO Circuits.
ADCO provides electronics manufacturing
services, quality assurance and has many other ca- pabilities. For electronics manufacturing, the com- pany offers design and NPI, rapid prototyping, SMT assembly, box build and system integration, test and environmental stress screening, and PCB assembly services. To bolster quality, the company
is registered to both the latest aerospace AS9100D and automotive IATF 16949:2016 specifications. The company is also certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, is ITAR-registered, and is an Apple MFi Manufacturer. Personnel are trained to IPC J-STD-
001 class 2 and 3, and IPC-A-610 class 2 and 3. Documentation, ECNs and the com- pany’s quality management systems (QMS) are all online and support internal continuous improvement initiatives, ven- dor quality tracking and customer quality data requirements. The company focuses on establishing
long-term relationships with those who re- quire advanced logistics, production, test, and quality capabilities. It strives to deliv- er to customers quality products at compet- itive prices, using the latest production technologies. The company also partners with others who offer innovative equip- ment, such as Ersa.
Long-Term Partnership ADCO began its partnership with Ersa years
ago, when it purchased an Ecoselect 2. In 2013, the company bought a VERSAFLOW 3/45. At the end of 2017, ADCO purchased an additional soldering module for the VERSAFLOW. In early 2018, the
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