Rework and Repair Authorization Request Template
Rework restores a board to the drawing, while repair leaves it different but functional, and the two often need different approvals. This form records the request, the method and the verification in a single page for the build record.
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Rework and Repair Authorization Request Template
Rework and Repair Authorization
Company: Harbor Electronics Inc. Request number: RW-2026-0412 Date: 2026-10-20 Assembly: A-704210-03 Rev C Serial number: SN 0151 Related NCR: NCR-23871 Action type: Rework (return to drawing)
Defect Description
Insufficient solder on U7 pins 14 to 19, below IPC-A-610 Class 3 minimum fillet.
Proposed Method
Apply flux, reflow pins 14 to 19 with hand soldering station set to 340 C, add Sn63Pb37 wire as needed, clean with approved solvent.
Procedure reference: Rework work instruction WI-RW-007 (IPC-7711 based) Maximum cycles: 2 per location
Verification After Rework
| Step | Requirement | Result | Initials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual inspection | Per workmanship standard, magnification recorded | ||
| Cleanliness | Residue free where required | ||
| Electrical test | Per test procedure after rework | ||
| Recoat or re-mask | Per drawing coating note | ||
| Rework count updated | Within allowed cycles |
Approvals
Repairs that leave the product outside the drawing normally need customer approval under your contract. This template is a starting point, not a substitute for your quality manual or customer flow-down.
Link rework to your ERP
Optional review of tying rework history to serial numbers in your ERP.
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How to use it
Link the request to the NCR or inspection finding, describe the defect in measurable terms and write the method step by step. Select rework or repair, since repair usually needs engineering and possibly customer sign-off. Print the form for the technician, then record the verification results and initials after the work. Export a PDF into the work order file or a Word copy for revision.
Standards and practice
IPC-7711 covers rework of electronic assemblies and IPC-7721 covers repair and modification of printed boards. Workmanship acceptance after the work is judged against IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 at the product class on the drawing. Many primes limit the number of rework cycles per location because each thermal cycle consumes board and component margin, so state the limit on the form.
Common mistakes
Teams frequently approve a repair verbally and write nothing, which fails the next audit. Others forget to restore the conformal coating or to re-run the electrical test. The method field should name the tools, temperatures and consumables, because a vague method can't be repeated. Count rework cycles per location and stop at the limit, then raise a deviation request.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between rework and repair?
Rework returns the product to the drawing using an approved process. Repair makes the product usable but it no longer matches the drawing exactly, which normally needs engineering and often customer approval.
Do I need approval for every rework?
Standard rework within an approved work instruction is often pre-authorized by procedure. Anything outside that, or any repair, should have a signed request like this one.
How many times can I rework a solder joint?
Limits vary by customer and process. Many programs cap it at one to three cycles per location. Use your contract and quality manual, not a generic figure.
Where should the form be filed?
With the work order or serial number build record, and linked to the NCR. That way the history is available for failure analysis and customer audits.
Netray can help connect rework authorizations to NCR and work order records in your ERP so the history stays with the serial number.
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