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BEST's
"Ask the Expert" column is designed to give one-one dialogue between a
questioner and our master instructor Kris Roberson. Specification,
processing and inspection questions are asked and answered here.
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BEST epoxy repair kits are designed by artisans who have been repairing
circuit boards for many years; therefore the right tools have been
included in this general epoxy repair kit. This kit includes (10) 2 gm
packs of resin/hardner, orangewood sticks are included to assist with
forming and bending traces for easy placement, and a stainless steel
dental pick. The resin/hardner is pre-measured to ensure every handler
will achieve optimum results. See more....
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This Industry forum is
a discussion area where opinions are given on equipment and processes,
help is given on process problems and resources for
problem-solving and troubleshooting are shared.
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5 Practical "Lean" Tips
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The SMTA Wisconsin will
be holding its next meeting on Thursday September 4th at the Silver
spring Golf Club near the Milwaukee airport . Terry Martin from
Milwaukee Electronics will be speaking on the lessons learned and
economics gained in implementing lean manufacturing practices. Email
bwet@solder.net to register or find out more information.
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Looking for Soldering Techs/Laborers?
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BEST recently worked with the local organization to introduce/train them in the basics of soldering skills. Please call Bob Wettermann
at 847-797-9250 if you have an opening for such an individual. We are
recommending a few of them who have a good attitude, have good
communications skills and can learn quickly on the job.
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Dear Subscriber;
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In this edition of the BEST newsletter we are discussing :
- Schedule of fall classes
- A "cool" project to cool off with
We were fortunate to have a wonderful turnout for the recent rework symposium that was held at BEST on Thursday, August 14th at BEST Inc in Rolling Meadows. Speakers
from OK International, VJ Technologies and BEST spoke on various rework
technologies and practices. In addition, there were demonstrations from
the BEST staff , Chemtronix and PACE. Engineers saw how to do it !
Congratulations are in order to the BEST team which was rewarded with a INC Top 5,000 fastest growing companies in America award.
Do not forget to mark your calendars for BESTFest, our
grand re-opening party taking place the week of IPC-Midwest / ATExpo in
Chicago. If you are coming in from out of town this is your chance to
see our newly-remodeled space and have some fun with games, food and
drinks after the show!
Do not forget to see our new capabilities movie!
Thanks!
Bob Wettermann
President, BEST Inc
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Check out the newest gold cup wire insertion and prep tips. BEST
Instructors have put together video demonstrations of common hand
soldering tips and skills. These are not designed to be in place of
live one on one training where repetitive skills and subsequent one on
one feedback is given. Rather, they are quick refreshers designed to be
viewed if a specific skill has not been practiced in a while.
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Time to Schedule Your Class
As the kids go back to school and you are considering the same.
BEST has released its full fall schedule of IPC and BEST classes.
IPC classes include:
- IPC A610 Acceptability criteria
- IPC A620 Wire/Cable Acceptability Criteria
- IPC JSTD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies
- IPC 7711/21 Rework/Repair of PWBs and
BEST classes include:
- Lead Free Hand Soldering
- Lead Free Rework and Repair
- BGA Rework
- SMT and Advanced SMT Hand Soldering
- Mixed Technology Hand Soldering
Call Katy Radcliff at (847) 797-9250 to schedule a class.
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Portable 12V
Air Conditioner --Cheap and easy!
Hot this summer? Looking to cool down? Here's a cool project....The basic concept is to use a boating bilge pump
to circulate iced water through a heater core, thereby chilling it, and
to use a pair of 12V box fans to blow air through the heater core.
It is very compact and portable, lightweight without the ice, no
environmentally not-so-friendly chlorofluorocarbons, hydrogenated
chlorofluorocarbons, or hydrofluorocarbons. It is also very quiet and operates
off 12VDC. The only disadvantage is that it
the ice will melt after 30-60 minutes of operation, depending on the
size of your cooler.
Some of the Materials include the following:
Ice Chest - The Igloo Ice Cube 14 would work,well, as do the Cool 16 and the MaxCold 24.
Heater Core-You can find these on eBay for 99 cents to $20, or from an auto store for around 20 bucks, or at an auto salvage yard.
Box Fans and Blade Guards- Under $10 on eBay.
Bilge Pump-$10.44 for a 500GPH unit at Wal-Mart
Get the complete instructions here.
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