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Today’s
competitive
marketplace
mandates a
more efficient
production
model. There
is a need for
organizations
to explore
better, more
cost effective
production
channels in
order to stay
competitive
with either
technology or
pricing.
Evolving to
better service
needs
The Value Added Manufacturing (VAM)
department is a recent addition to our organization.
Arising from a growing need from our customers to
incorporate piezoelectric ceramics into customer ready
assemblies, Piezo has been performing VAM services for
clients since
1998.
Time
Savings
PKI enhances
an already
strong value
proposition
through its VAM services.
Providing an
extension of
our proven
materials
knowledge, we
can expertly
offer lead
attachment,
sub assembly
creation and a
variety of
other VAM
services.
Very often
the time
savings alone
that PKI VAM
provides
generates
quantitative
value for
companies.
Better
quality
control
Although
generally
robust, Piezo
Ceramics/Compounds
must be
handled in a
controlled
environment.
With their
inverse
relationship
with the Curie
Temperature,
careful
attention must
be undertaken
in any type of
ancillary
manufacturing
that requires
high heat
methods. This
can include
but is not
limited to
lead
attachment
Can be removed from Piezo Cermics
Although the VAM department specializes
in assemblies containing piezoelectric ceramics, we are
well equipped to do various types of mechanical and
non-ceramic electronic assemblies. In addition to a staff
of ceramic experts, we also have staff members skilled in
electronic and mechanical engineering. With such a diverse
group of staff members, the VAM department is ready to
tackle your most demanding ceramic, electronic and
mechanical assembly needs.
Common PKI VAM
services:
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Lead attachment
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Lead attachment with
wrap around electrodes
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Partial assembly of
product
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Full assembly of product
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Multiple piezoceramic
compositions for the assembly
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QA testing (AQL or 100%)
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