RFQ Scope for an Automated Optical Inspection Machine
Buyers sourcing an AOI machine for PCB inspection should define scope, options and exclusions in the RFQ, using catalog values such as 10 µm XY resolution and 0.45 s per field of view only as reference points to confirm.
Decide first whether the RFQ covers a standalone inspection cell or integration into your existing PCB line, because that choice drives what the supplier must quote and what you must exclude. Ask each bidder to state the inspection method offered, such as 3D white-light projection with 2D imaging, and to map it to your board types, panel sizes and defect classes.
Treat catalog figures as reference values, not guarantees for a supplied model. The listed 10 µm XY resolution and 0.45 s per field of view can anchor questions: what resolution and cycle time apply to your smallest features and largest panels, and how are they verified? Request a demonstration on your sample boards and an acceptance test with agreed defect samples, pass/fail criteria and throughput measurement.
Separate required options from exclusions. Are board handling, lighting variants, software licenses, recipe development, training, installation and service included? Which consumables, spare parts, line interfaces and factory acceptance tests are excluded? Ask bidders to price options separately so scope changes remain visible.
Before requesting a quote, confirm with the supplier the exact configuration and software version quoted, how reference specifications are measured, what sample boards and acceptance criteria are needed, and which items are explicitly excluded from the offer.