Success Story | Custom PCB Cleaning Basket Reduced Defect Rate to Zero for Automotive ABS Control Boards

Customer Challenge

An automotive electronics manufacturer was producing control circuit boards for ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) applications. During the cleaning process, the company used the standard cleaning baskets supplied with its original cleaning equipment.

However, these baskets were designed as general-purpose products rather than being tailored to the actual dimensions and structure of the PCB assemblies. During ultrasonic cleaning and rinsing processes, the boards were exposed to equipment vibration, water flow impact, and contact with neighboring parts, resulting in:

• PCB movement and instability during cleaning
• Damage caused by component-to-component collisions
• Increased risk of electronic component detachment
• Rising cleaning-related defect rates
• Reduced product quality and manufacturing yield

For automotive electronics, even minor damage can affect product performance and long-term reliability. The customer needed an effective solution to eliminate these risks.

AGL's Solution

After working closely with the customer's engineering team, AGL developed a customized cleaning basket specifically designed for the ABS control PCB assembly.

Key Design Features

• Custom positioning structure designed according to the PCB dimensions and profile
• Clearance design to accommodate the height of mounted electronic components
• Optimized loading angle to prevent component contact and collision
• Enhanced support structure to minimize vibration and movement
• Improved exposure to cleaning solution and ultrasonic energy for consistent cleaning performance
• Stainless steel construction suitable for high-cleanliness manufacturing environments

With the customized design, every PCB remained securely fixed in position throughout the cleaning process, significantly reducing the risk of damage.

Results

After implementing the custom cleaning basket, the customer achieved:

• Complete elimination of PCB collision issues
• Zero component damage during cleaning
• Cleaning defect rate reduced to 0%
• Product yield increased to 100%
• Improved process stability and product quality
• Reduced rework and scrap costs

The customer's engineering team was highly satisfied with the results and has continued to introduce similar customized solutions into other production processes.

The AGL Advantage

With over 40 years of experience in stainless steel wire products and custom cleaning basket manufacturing, AGL does more than supply products—we help customers solve real production challenges.

We provide customized cleaning baskets, fixtures, and handling solutions for a wide range of industries, including:

• Automotive Electronics
• Semiconductor Components
• Medical Devices
• Biotechnology & Laboratory Equipment
• Precision Machined Parts

Every product and manufacturing process has unique requirements. That's why we work closely with customers to develop solutions that improve protection, enhance yield, and reduce production costs.

Turning Manufacturing Challenges into Practical Solutions

AGL Co., Ltd.
Specialist in Stainless Steel Cleaning Baskets, Ultrasonic Cleaning Baskets, and Custom Fixtures & Carriers

Protect your products throughout the cleaning process while improving yield, reducing costs, and creating greater manufacturing value.