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Multi-function workstation for assembly and repair of printed wiring board assemblies

  • US 5,325,582 A
  • Filed: 10/19/1992
  • Issued: 07/05/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of operation of a multi-function workstation for assembling and repairing printed wiring board assemblies (PWBAs), comprising the steps of:

  • unambiguously identifying a PWBA from product code markings on the PWBA;

    retrieving product data relating to an identified PWBA;

    inspecting the PWBA at the workstation, based in part on the retrieved product data, and identifying any defects in the PWBA; and

    removing and replacing a defective component in the PWBA with minimal operator intervention;

    wherein all of the foregoing steps are performed at a single integrated multi-function workstation and are driven by the retrieved product data.

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