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What does MCS do?We solve Materials, Manufacturing and Reliability ProblemsWe provide Solutions to keep you Manufacturing
Solving Materials, Manufacturing and Reliability ProblemsServices for the Electronics Industry
What types of problem can we tackle?Solderability, solder joint failure, metallurgy, conformal coatings, PCB issues, black‐pad, pop‐corning, gold content, plating thickness, device failure, EOS, ESD, corrosion, contamination, field‐failure, cracking, wire bonding defects, component authenticity, hermeticity etc, etc…
What are the benefits?Rapid Access to Fully Resourced Materials Lab.Experienced Staff Support You and Your CustomersQuickly identify Root‐CauseDefine Liability (materials, manufacturing, service conditions)Minimise Incurred CostsProtect Your CustomerMaintain Product QualityIdentify Supplier IssuesIncrease Yield
How do we do it?We combine knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and analytical techniquesWe use state‐of‐the‐art materials analysis tools
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What does MCS Provide?Clear Results, Firm Conclusions and Recommendations Practical Solutions for your Materials and Engineering ProblemsWritten and Illustrated Reports with telephone support for as long as you need.
How Does the Service Work?Tell us what you know about the problem We’ll discuss the issue with you, identify an appropriate investigation, and give you a solution to your problem.
How Long Does it Take?We’ll respond quickly and define a plan the same dayTurnaround Times include 24 Hour, 3 Day or 5‐10 Day to suit your needs
How much Does It Cost?Initial consultation is free All work and budgets agreed up‐frontLevel of investigation flexible to suit your needs
How Do I Contact MCS?Call us on +44(0)131 440 9090 Visit our Web Site at www.themcsgroup.co.uk and request a Call Backe‐mail stewart@materials‐consult.co.uk
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Solving Materials, Manufacturing and Reliability ProblemsServices for the Electronics Industry
What type of problems do we solve? Some recent examples as follows…
Accelerated ageing Cleanliness Coating thickness ContaminationCorrosion Counterfeit Detection Creep Dry joints Fatigue life Field‐FailureHermeticityJoint integrity Joint structure Mechanical testing MicrosectioningPremature Test FailureRoHS Screening Salt spray/fog Solderability Surface analysisThermal fatigue Voiding
What kind of samples can we test?A huge range of components and materials…
AntennaeBGA’s Bulk Solder Alloys or Powders Ceramic Components CablesConformal CoatingsConnectorsElectronic Assemblies FluxesFibre OpticsHybrids IC’sLED’sMEMSPCB’s Sensors Solder Joints SoldermaskSurface Mount Components Through Hole ComponentsTransformersWire Bonds
Solving Materials, Manufacturing and Reliability ProblemsServices for the Electronics Industry
www.themcsgroup.co.uk