Process Capabilities
Our manufacturing facilities follow a disciplined approach to assure that high quality products are produced within each process. Specific capabilities are sustained by actions such as:
- Tools for process development
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Control Plans
- Statistical Process Controls
- 100% functional testing of transducers
- Operator training and certification programs
- In-Process Audits
- Ongoing Reliability Testing (for process validation)
Product Performance
Our comprehensive performance capabilities include the following:
- Acoustical Characterization
- Magnetic Radiation Light Sensitivity
- Sensitivity vs. Temperature and Humidity
- Vibration Sensitivity
- Resistance to Mechanical Shock
Environmental Testing
Testing includes the ability to measure and test specific conditions within the manufacturing environment, including:
- Programmable Temp/ Humidity Chambers
- Temp. Range: - 68°C to +177°C
- Humidity Range: 10 to 98% RH
- Temperature Shock: -73°C to +200°C
- ESD Test capabilities: Human Body Model
- Aggressive Sweat: Variable pH levels
- H2S: Hydrogen Sulfate Corrosion Test
- Vibration: Random and Sinusoidal
- Frequency: DC – 7 kHz
- Grms Max: 73
- Force Gauges
- Salt Mist Testing
Dimensioning
Knowles quality process controls also include the following dimensioning equipment:
- Optical Comparator
- Smart Scope Measuring System with 0.00002" resolution
Computer image analysis capabilities
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