Decommissioning and De-Installation
Experience Matters! Allow us to assist you with taking your tools offline SAFELY!
VESCO has over 15 years of experience decommissioning and de-installing delicate semiconductor tools and equipment. Among those tools are MBE’s, MOCVD’s, PVD’s just to name a few. Every tool is unique and requires careful planning and proper procedures to decommission and de-install. There is no margin for error in regards to safety. Many of these tools can contain a variety of hazardous materials, which is why safety is the number one priority when planning decommissioning/de-installation procedures.
We have decommissioned/de-installed single tools and have also taken entire production facilities offline with 100+ tools being decommissioned. We have worked with clients worldwide. Our team of professionals has the expertise and range to take on projects of all sizes.
The first question that must be asked is, why is the tool being decommissioned/de-installed? This will determine the initial course of action and establish the main objective. Will the tool be removed and disposed of? Will it be relocated within the same facility? Will it be sold and transported? Will it be moved into storage?
How the tool is disassembled plays a crucial role in preserving its value and ensuring only the proper components are secured, disassembled or removed. Proper planning is essential when re-assembling and/or re-installing the tool elsewhere. Most complex semiconductor tools are modular in design and cannot be moved as one piece. Uncovering the outside enclosure first will reveal what modules can be removed and which to stay. It is imperative to work closely with the facility management to determine the safest and most efficient exit strategy for the tool. Measuring tool dimensions against exit way dimensions and corners will help avoid unexpected delays.
We provide the highest quality service to all our clients. You will find our estimates to be fair and reasonable. We guarantee the most cost effective prices and quickest turnaround times. References are always available upon request. Our portfolio of clients speaks for itself.