QUINS Repair: Repair Software for PCBs and Assemblies

Digital repair management

How QUINS Repair supports structured rework

QUINS Repair supports structured rework of PCBs and assemblies by automatically transferring defects captured during inspection to the designated repair station. There, the operator receives all required information for processing, including defect position, reference position, defect image, component data, and current inspection status depending on system configuration.

QUINS Repair does not detect defects itself. The module takes over defects already captured in the QUINS inspection process – for example from Quins Easy, Quins Easy Plus, Quins AIP, or Quins UVI – and makes them available for structured rework and documentation.

Defect position and component information at the repair station

Suitable use cases

Which processes are a strong fit for QUINS Repair?

QUINS Repair is the right solution for manufacturers that want to manage and document structured rework of PCBs and assemblies digitally.

when SMT or THT assemblies require rework after inspection
when defect positions need to be visible directly at the repair station
when component details are required to complete repair and rework
when repairs, partial repairs, and rejects must be documented
when pseudo defects need clear and consistent classification
when repair processes should be evaluated with QUINS View or QUINS Statistics
when rework and quality assurance should be digitally connected

Rework workflow

From defect capture to documented rework

In many production lines, defects are first identified during inspection and then manually handed over to repair stations. During this handover, information is often lost or has to be searched again. QUINS Repair provides a digital workflow for structured rework, keeping the detected defect available at the repair station with image, position, component information, and status.

This reduces search effort, prevents information loss, and ensures repair decisions are documented in a traceable way.

Quality and traceability

Repair data for quality assurance and traceability

Every repair decision creates valuable data for quality assurance. QUINS Repair documents whether a defect was repaired, partially repaired, classified as a pseudo defect, forwarded for re-inspection, or marked as reject.

Together with QUINS View and QUINS Statistics, this data can be used for documentation, defect history, quality analysis, and full traceability of PCB and assembly rework.

Repair workflow

From detected defect to documented repair.

Quins Repair connects inspection and rework without media breaks. Every defect follows a clearly traceable path – from capture in the inspection process to a documented repair decision.

Capture the defect during inspection

A defect is marked with Quins Easy or Easy Plus, or reported automatically by an extension such as AIP or UVI.

Hand the defect to the repair order

The defect is assigned to the repair order together with the available project, image, and component data.

Identify the assembly

The operator calls up the assembly manually, via the order, serial number, or optionally by barcode.

Display the defect position

Quins Repair shows the affected position on the assembly and compares it against a reference position or reference image.

Repair and document the result

The operator repairs the position and classifies the outcome as repaired, partially repaired, pseudo defect, or reject. Depending on the process, a re-inspection or release follows.

Component information and repair status in Quins Repair

Visible at the repair station

What information does Quins Repair show?

Depending on the available project and inspection data, repair staff get all relevant information right at the workstation:

Defect position – the position of the marked defect is highlighted within the assembly image.
Reference position – comparison against a defect-free reference or golden board.
Defect image – the image captured during inspection helps locate and assess the deviation.
Component information – e.g. designator, part number, component description, footprint, comment, target position.
Repair status – open, started, completed, or forwarded for re-inspection.
Order and unit data – e.g. order number, project, serial number, inspection time.

Clear outcomes

Repair decisions, explained clearly.

Every processed defect is closed with a clear outcome. Only status values that actually exist in the relevant system configuration are used.

Repaired

The defect was fully repaired; the assembly can be forwarded for re-inspection or release.

Partial repair

Some of the marked defects have been repaired while other positions remain open.

Pseudo defect

The original report is classified as not an actual product defect and is assigned to a user and a timestamp.

Reject

The assembly or position is marked as not economically or technically repairable.

For re-inspection

Processing is complete; depending on the defined process, the unit must be checked again.

Suitable for SMT and THT

Typical applications

Quins Repair supports rework across a range of production situations – provided the upstream inspection data and image information are available:

Repair station for SMT and THT assemblies
Defect handling after first article inspection
Rework following sample or serial inspection
Solder joint and component repair
Repair after UV inspection
Reject and complaint management

Modular system

Modular structure for inspection and rework processes

QUINS Repair takes over defects from QUINS Easy, Easy Plus, AIP, or UVI and can be connected with QUINS View for central documentation and QUINS Statistics for cross-process quality analysis.

Inspect, repair, or analyze – which QUINS module fits your process?

Function	QUINS Repair	QUINS View	QUINS Statistics
Process a single defect	✓ Yes	No	No
Show defect position	✓ Yes	depends on stored data	No
Document repair decisions	✓ Yes	display centrally	No
Order and repair history	repair-related	central and cross-process	aggregated
Analyze defect frequency and trends	limited	No	✓ Yes
Yield and quality trends	No	No	✓ Yes

Quins Repair is the right extension when defects that have already been detected need to be handed to a digital repair station, processed there, and closed out in a traceable way.

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Quins Repair – Repair Station Software for PCBs and Assemblies

How QUINS Repair supports structured rework

Which processes are a strong fit for QUINS Repair?

From defect capture to documented rework

Repair data for quality assurance and traceability