Just in Time (JIT) is an inventory management systems are used to manage inventory that is kept in storage. The premise is that you receive the amount of goods from suppliers, when they are required, rather than carrying a large inventory at once. The benefits of this type of system include:
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Solder Wire is one of the most popular forms of solder that is sold. It is used in many of the industries in which solder is used. Not all the solder wires are created equal- different wires are suited to different applications and temperatures. The solder wire can also vary drastically depending on the type
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Solder paste is a material used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards to connect surface mount components to pads on the board. The solder paste is a mixture of solder spheres and a specialized form of flux. Flux is added to act as a temporary adhesive, holding the component until the soldering process melts
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Lead-free solder has become standard in electronic companies and manufacturers because of how hazardous lead can be. The Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive is more commonly known in the electronic industry as (RoHS) came into effect prohibiting the use of lead in consumer electronics produced in the EU. In the US, manufacturers may receive tax
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Solder in jewelry making is a metal alloy of silver and copper or silver and zinc, and is used to join two pieces of metal together. There are two standard types of soldering used in the jewelry-making field is soft soldering and hard soldering. Solder is heated until it flows and then allowed
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