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When training new employees, a consistent program is always going to be better than flying by the seat of your pants. Starting employees in the same position off with the same knowledge is a great way to be sure they have an equal opportunity to learn what needs……
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If you are looking for an exciting job, then perhaps you will be interested in obtaining an IPC Certification through Blackfox to open up or expand your career possibilities. Electronic systems technicians in Colorado will be glad to know that many job fields and career……
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What exactly does electronic technician training in Colorado teach? What can you do with this type of technical training? Simply put, electronic techs train to repair circuit boards, computers, electronics, and electric equipment - skills that are presently in high demand……
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Nowadays, electronics equipment manufacturing companies place great importance on lead-free soldering. Truthfully, there are significant concerns as to how much lead is entering our environment. As a consequence of these matters, there has been a growing shift towards……
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IPC training for soldering circuit boards for electronics is a great way to start a new career, and an approved private occupational school is an excellent way for veterans to make a switch. The unemployment rate for Gulf War II-era veterans in October 2017 was 3.6%, which is…
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In the electronics and electrical industries, soldering is a much-valued and needed skill as it establishes strong connections in printed circuit boards and across wires. In essence, you could say that these fields could not manufacture products without trained IPC certification…
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On November 11, also known as Veterans’ Day, many of us will be enjoying days off from school or work. While having a day off to relax, spend time with our loved ones, or catch up on errands is always nice, it turns out that we have a lot more than this day off…
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It is an IPC requirement that training re-certification is completed before your 24-month certification expires. Stringent guidelines dictate IPC policy regarding the expiration, extension, and reinstatement of IPC certification. The following is an excerpt from IPC policy and…
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The IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies, is the most widely used standard published by the Association Connecting Electronics Industries, and is implemented worldwide by original equipment manufacturers and electronic manufacturing services (EMS). EMS designs,…
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The Association Connecting Electronics Industries, also known as IPC (formerly known as the Institute for Printed Circuits, hence the acronym), is a worldwide organization that pursues standardizing the requirements of assembly and production of electronic equipment. Founded in…
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Is a Soldering Certification Right for You? You’re thinking of going back to school. You know you are technically inclined, but don’t have much specialized education in a technical field. You want to jump in, but it can be tough to figure out where to start. Perhaps it’s time to…
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We at the Blackfox Training Institute can not promote our Veterans’ Training Program enough—we are so excited and proud of this incredible program that we provide. This program not only helps our veterans, but it also helps the world at large, as upon completion of the course,…
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Standards guides
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What the acceptance standard covers, and who needs it.
Read about A-610Guide
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.
Read about 6012No form
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