in this issue Lead-Free Orientation Training CD Pre-Order the NEW IPC-610 Rev D Hands-on Lead-Free Rework Classes IPC 610 REV C to REV D DIFFERENCES COURSE

In this issue we bring you several new solder training courses-all with a lead-free emphasis. BEST, in conjunction with Cookson Electronics Materials (Alpha) and ALC, a premier educational materials company, bring you the first in a series of computer-based lead-free solder training programs entitled "Lead-Free Orientation". Our combined subject matter experts have been working for several months to bring their combined knowledge together in an easy-to-use format. This LAN or web-based training is a cost-effective, must-use primer for implementing lead-free in your organization. In addition, with the advent of the revised JSTD-001 and A610 standards, new training courses with a continued emphasis on lead-free hand soldering skills or inspection criteria, have been developed. We invite you to take a look at how we can help you make the transition to lead-free materials. Thanks!

	Lead-Free Orientation Training CD

The BEST Lead-Free On-Line & LAN-based Training

• Train Your Entire Staff on the Implications of Lead Free

This orientation course is designed for people throughout the entire organization from process technicians to accounting professionals to materials management.

• Gives You Flexibility

The computer-based learning allows the student to control the pace. Learn quickly or take your time. The training course is ready when you are - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Simple User Interface

The learning material is easy to use with simple, direct visual and audio clues to help you navigate through the material maximizing the effectiveness of the training.

• Standardized Training

Your company gets standardized consistent, high quality certification training that works.

SEE the lead-free course outline here.......

	Pre-Order the NEW IPC-610 Rev D

There have been extensive and significant changes to IPC-A-610 with the launch of the D revision due out in the next few weeks.....preorder your copy today from BEST. The document has been completely reformatted in order to make it more user-friendly for those employing the criteria on the manufacturing floor as well as for instructors teaching the requirements in a clear and concise manner. Make sure you keep up with the latest changes in inspection criteria!

Find out more about by attending our 610 Rev C to D Differences Class

	Hands-on Lead-Free Rework Classes

BEST now offers a series of lead-free soldering courses for technicians, operators and engineers on a broad array of lead-free soldering topics. These courses are intended for process engineers and technicians and are designed as a more in-depth look at the issues in these process areas. Each of the students who participate in these hands-on courses are required to take a proficiency test and will get a "passing grade" if they successfully complete the test along with the skills assessment done by a master instructor.

To find out more about BEST hands-on soldering classes......

	IPC 610 REV C to REV D DIFFERENCES COURSE

The change in the new inspection criteria standard occurs in February of 2005. Here first hand the major changes to the standard including lead-free inspection criteria. CALL (847) 797-9250.

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