September 2016

September 2016 

Dear Electronics Colleague:

This past month, our family was awed by the arrival of the tall ships as they docked in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. This is the Draken Harald Harfagre sailing under the Norwegian flags as it docks. It is a square rig longboat that measures 110 feet tall! 

Looking forward to seeing you at SMTA International!

Best regards,

Bob Wettermann

President, BEST Inc.

Check out StencilQuik

Are you frustrated by the time it takes to repair mask damage underneath the BGA during the rework process? StencilQuik stencils are flexible solder paste stencils that remain in place on the site location, becoming an integral part of the PCB assembly.

Whether you are using paste flux or solder paste, StencilQuik™ simplifies your rework process while providing for a more reliable connection. This method features a unique stay-in-place feature which simplifies the placement while increasing the yield of reworked BGAs.

Contact Chris Edwards (cedwards@solder.net) at 847-797-9250 for more information.

See our Mobile Training Center!

The BEST Mobile Training Center (MTC) is the only self-contained solder training center on wheels. The MTC has been all across the continental United States. We can just pull up to your facility with everything you need for IPC training or customized training! 

It has all of the conveniences of a modern electronics work bench including stereo microscopes, ESD protection and professional hand tools. In addition, there's an extraction system for operator comfort and a compressor when using solder extraction tools.

Contact Alex Conley (aconley@solder.net) at 224-387-3256 for more information.

Have BEST Do Your QFN Rework

BEST has extensive experience in developing rework solutions for QFNs, LGAs, as well as other bottom terminated components.

BEST uses a number of high end rework systems that are used to perform QFN rework. All QFN rework, as well as other placements, are done by technicians who have been IPC certified and specifically trained in rework of leadless devices.

Contact Laura Ripoli (lripoli@solder.net) at 224-387-3255 for more information.