Semiconductors & Foundry Operations

How to Record Bonding Capillary Consumption

Recording the expense for ceramic capillaries used in gold or copper wire bonding that must be replaced after a specific number of bonds.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Manufacturing Overhead - Assembly ToolingDebit4,200.00-
Inventory - Assembly SparesCredit-4,200.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Capillaries are high-wear consumables in backend assembly. They are moved from inventory to overhead when issued to the production floor.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Tracked as non-durable tooling in the production planning module.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Abnormal increases in capillary consumption relative to units assembled (indicates yield issues or poor tool calibration).

📄 Required Documentation

Tooling requisition forms and wire bonder maintenance logs.

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