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An electronic manufacturing certification is an important certification that any electronics manufacturing or EMS company should obtain. Before you can get this certification, you must first send your key production employees through electronics manufacturing training - to hone…
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The IPC/WHMA-A-620 is a training and certification granted by the Institute of Printed Circuits/Wire Harness Manufacturers Association. It describes the criteria for acceptability for crimped, mechanically secured, and soldered interconnection and the corresponding restraining /…
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Printed circuit board manufacturing and printed circuit board assembly are two different disciplines and each of them has a unique set of processes not applicable to the other. Many people make the mistake of referring to printed…
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Designed to interconnect all segments of the electronics manufacturing sector, training and courses built around IPC standards bring positive value to the electronics industry. IPC courses and training are delivered by certified trainers through educational classes, training…
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It takes an incredible amount of time, resources, and skills to produce and manufacture electronic parts. Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) want quality products, but demand them in a short amount of time. As the demand for outsourced work in electronic manufacturing grows,…
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The IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries® offers globally-recognized electronic manufacturing training and certification programs on key Electronics Industry Standards. If your employees and other electricians undergo IPC training, they will be able to receive…
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Blackfox Training Institute reports that it has officially expanded its electronics manufacturing training and certification services to a second location in Mexico with a new facility in Queretaro. Headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Blackfox now has two locations in Mexico…
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A printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) is a complex thing. To an untrained individual, it’s not easy to determine whether one is of quality or not. Thanks to the IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies - the quality of materials and workmanship of printed circuit…
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According to the IPC or Association Connecting Electronics Industries, IPC Certification and Training plays a very important role in bringing value and elevating the electronics industry through a highly-competent and skilled workforce. In a highly-competitive and continuously…
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Certified Trainer Programs are intended for those who wish to become certified as instructors in different IPC specifications for the electronic assembly industry. This includes training, supply of IPC-based instructional materials, and subsequent certification of successful…
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Soldering, a process in which two or more items are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal (solder) into the joint, is utilized worldwide in the manufacturing process. The electronics industry utilizes soldering to create circuit boards and strong connections…
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The J-STD-001 certification of the Association Connecting Electronic Industries (IPC) is an individual level certification. It is based on a standard titled “Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies”. This standard enumerates the items required for the…
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Standards guides
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What the acceptance standard covers, and who needs it.
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The build standard, and how it relates to A-610.
Read about J-STD-001Guide
Cable and harness requirements explained.
Read about A-620Guide
Bare board acceptance, internal and external.
Read about A-600Guide
Rework, modification and repair procedures.
Read about 7711/7721Guide
Qualification and performance of rigid boards.
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