Medical devices sold in the United States are subject to some of the most stringent manufacturing requirements in the world. Guidelines for every stage, from establishment registration to labeling, are detailed in U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. Inspections are regularly conducted to enforce FDA regulations, and fiduciary penalties are levied for noncompliance. In…
It may seem odd to think about the screws and bolts used in printed circuit boards. PCB isn’t automotive manufacturing, where great numbers of screws, bolts, and rivets hold everything together. The boards, after all, are printed; there aren’t that many screws, and these screws don’t hold the board together. Yet the screws in PCB…
The story of medicine is the story of innovation. We’ve come a long way, from biles and humors to germ theory to modern inoculants, antibacterials, and diagnostic and corrective devices. Our knowledge constantly increases. New discoveries, new plastics for syringes, new composites for prosthetics—sometimes these are best built with new tools. At the same time,…
Good question. Knowing your tool is the first step towards working in a safe, productive manner. An air tool is a powerful instrument, capable of doing a great amount of work in a short time. But to be used safely and effectively, its operator must know and follow best practices for operation and maintenance. While…
If you’ve done a day of work, you know that even a light tool can get real heavy after a couple hours on the line. Which is no big deal, usually; it’s just part of the job. A week or a month will go by, you’ll get stronger, and using your tool won’t feel like…
Mountz Inc., a specialist in providing precision torque and fastening solutions, has been recognized as a Top Workplace by Bay Area News Group for the fifth consecutive year. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), a leading provider of technology-based employee…
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a costly nuisance for electronics manufacturers. After all, both the solid-state electronics being assembled and the human or automated tool assembling it build and carry electrical charges. The release of electricity from one to the other can cause irreparable damage to the electronic part. Even small amounts of static discharge, below…
Your tools are your business. When they’re down, so are you. So, when a torque tool you depend on gets broken, it’s only natural to want to get it fixed as soon as possible. If you’re not in the business of making or repairing torque tools, this can take some time, and time, as you…
Which is better—a canoe or a raft? A canoe is certainly faster and easier to maneuver. That’s gotta be the best, right? Nothing beats fast. On the other hand, rafts are more stable than tippy canoes and are better equipped to carry cargo. So, the real answer is, the best boat for you depends on…
A little bit of torque goes a long way in the world of electronics manufacturing. The ongoing miniaturization of components has resulted in smaller and smaller screws being used to hold together electronics products. At the same time, the criticality of delivering the proper amount of torque remains unchanged. Over-torquing fasteners can lead to deformed…