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SAVE THE DATE! SMTA MI Chapter Technical Session Sept 29 |
BEST Inc., in conjunction with the SMTA MI Chapter, will be holding a technical discussion on Tuesday September 29th at 6:30PM. One of the BEST instructors will lead a discussion entitled "The Nuiances of IPCA610D" Bring your burning questions / examples to the discussion.
Contact Mark Hoch at Debron Electronics at mhoch@debron-electronics.com to register.
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Reduce Your Rework Costs
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BEST can take a bite out of your rework costs. Call (847) 797-9250 and ask Laura how we may be able to help!
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| Order a FREE Reballing Eval Kit |
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you want to do reballing on your own EZReball(TM) preforms are the way
to go. Order an evaluation kit to try this process on your own here. |
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Through Hole Repair Kit
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| BEST Through-hole 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 through-hole repair kit. This kit
includes a large number of flat flange eyelets in a good variety of
sizes, which are recommended when a low profile or clearance factor is
required. The swage tool base and fixture allow for easy replacement
of these eyelets. Professional stainless steel tweezers grab and hold
the eyelets while you are replacing or repairing plated through-holes
making the repair process simpler.
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BEST process engineers and technicians can answer your questions on PCB rework, repair and assembly.
Submit a question here.
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Dear Subscriber;
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Uur
newest analytical tools include a high-powered 300X microscope with
DIC. This will allow us to help you diagnose process problems you
have via a dye and pry or cross-sectioning process.
If you are near the Detroit or Northern Ohio
areas we invite you to either our IPC A-610D CIS training class
to become certified or attend the technical discussion on the
"Nuiances of IPC A-610D" at the end of September.Our
family clan just returned from an RV vacation visiting several national
parks in the West. After much family time and lots of fresh air it was
time to return home. We did not have the adventures of the Munro family
in the movie "RV" but did have an enjoyable-action packed vacation. In
response to this experience please find a fun RV story at the end of
this newsletter. 
Best wishes for a fun summer,
Bob Wettermann
President, BEST Inc
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Cross Sectioning to Diagnose Process Problems
BEST Inc provides microsectioning services
along with professional advice to help you get to the root of process
problems. While some types of PCB of PCB assembly defects are visible,
many times their extent can only be realized when microsectioning of
the suspect area is done. Armed with this information suppliers can be
brought into the problem-solving equation and manufacturing engineering
can more quickly get to the root of the problem area.
More on process troubleshooting services here.
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| IPC A610 CIS Certification Training Comes to Michigan |
BEST is bringing its training offering on the road at the end of the summer.
Students will be instructed on:
Terms and Definitions
Handling Electronic Assemblies
Mechanical Assemblies
Component Installation Location/Orientation
Soldering
Cleanliness
Marking and Coatings
Laminate Conditions
Discrete Wiring Assembly
Surface Mount Assemblies
Worker proficiency students will be evaluated on their mastery of
the IPC-A-610D material through end-of-course tests that have both
open-book and closed-book components. Students must receive an average
of at least 70% on both tests. Upon satisfactory completion of the
course, participants will receive an IPC certification that is valid
for 24 months .
Cost: $275 per student (handbook extra)
Location: Holiday Inn, 21100 Haggerty Road, Northville Township, MI
48167
Call (847) 797-9250 to register as the class size is limited!
Complete class info here:
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The Parrot That Wouldn't Shut Up
Marty, an RV'er , travels in his motorhome with a talkative
but foul-mouthed parrot. One day in a campground near Albuquerque, New
Mexico, the bird's swearing got to be too much. So Marty grabbed it by
the throat and yelled "Stop it!" But only minutes later, the bird was
swearing again.
The next day, the bird yelled so loudly that the couple next door in a
large Winnebago came by to demand its silence. Desperate, Marty
locked the bird in a kitchen cabinet. But it didn't help: the bird kept
right on swearing.
The next day, the bird was even worse. So, as a last
resort, Marty tossed it into his spacious freezer inside his RV. After five
minutes, all was quiet. Worried the bird might be freezing, Marty took
it out. "I'm sorry," confessed the suddenly polite bird. "I promise to
never swear again."
Marty was astonished. He couldn't understand the change in attitude.
"By the way," asked the parrot, "what did the chicken do?"
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