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Transport (Process) Rails - Most PCB Assembly equipment (surface mount placement machines, reflow ovens, wave solder machines, precision coaters) require an area on the edges of the board that is free of components or leads.

http://www.meccompanies.com/white_paper1.html

With the introduction of Leadfree solder, voiding within Ball Grid Array (BGA) joints is...

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With the introduction of Leadfree solder, voiding within Ball Grid Array (BGA) joints is potentially a major issue during Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) manufacture.

http://www.tmworld.com/file/4161-white_paper.pdf

ESD Journal - IC's

Much effort has been put into characterizing the impact of electrostatic discharge (ESD) on individual integrated circuits (ICs)and on completed equipment such as computers. However, less time has been spent characterizing the ESD threat to ICs mounted on printed circuit boards (PCBs).

http://www.esdjournal.com/techpapr/eosesd/PCB/threat.htm

ESD Journal - Auditing For Static Safety

Assuring proper use involves two strategies: first, management follow-up, supervision, and training; and second, frequent static-control audits designed to spot unsuspected sources of charge buildup and ESD. In the article that follows, Al Boucher shares the findings of such an audit.

http://www.esdjournal.com/techpapr/eosesd/audit/safety.htm

ESD Journal - Static Controls Pays

The return on investment (ROI) in static control may be one of management's best investments. ESD control programs benefit the bottom line dramatically, even when redundant control strategies are included.

http://www.esdjournal.com/techpapr/eosesd/static/scp.htm