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CXF (Cad eXchange File) is a native file type used by the FA Inspector to automate AOI Mode operations
during First Article Inspections and ongoing quality inspection tasks.
The FA Inspector has a built-in CXF Editor tool that provides comparison and validation of CAD
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files. This is accomplished to confirm that both files contain the same key device data; and to insure that the
assembly is built in accordance with the BOM. The resulting analysis identifies discrepancies (for resolution)
and generates fully validated CXF files (top and bottom). Go to the CXF Editor Operation section, if you have
CAD and BOM files
NOTE: In the instance where the CAD and/or BOM files are not available in electronics form, MS Excel™ can
be used to import Pick-&-Place (XY) data into a template to produce CXF files. Go to the Creating CXF Files
with MS Excel™ section if you do not have CAD and/or BOM files are not available in electronics form.
CXF Development Method Selection Logic (CXF Editor vs. Excel™)
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CAD (Computer-Aided Design) defines key PCB information required for proper manufacture of the assembly (i.e.,
symbolic information such as materials, processes, dimensions, and tolerances, according to application-specific
conventions).
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BOM (Bill of Materials) lists the raw materials, sub-assemblies, intermediate assemblies, sub-components, components,
parts and the quantities of each needed to manufacture the final PCB product.
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