Homebrew PCBs

Hello everyone.

I am new to the group. Did some searches and some browsing and didn't
see anything on this topic...

I'm looking for a reasonably priced 1-3 day training class for an
employee on some basic soldering techniques and practices. PACE used
to offer a pretty decent class (on their equipment of course) but it
appears they are currently re-evaluating their class format and have
no given time new class dates will be released. 

Can anyone recommend a class that might meet our needs?

Thank you for your time.

Keith Michalowski

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Keith Michalowski" <kmich@h...>
wrote:

> I'm looking for a reasonably priced 1-3 day training class for an
> employee on some basic soldering techniques and practices. PACE used
> to offer a pretty decent class (on their equipment of course) but it
> appears they are currently re-evaluating their class format and have
> no given time new class dates will be released. 

This isn't a class, but you might find it useful. A site called IPC
Training Videos.

Among other things, they have training videos and PDFs for learning to
solder SMT and through-hole:
http://training.ipc.org/demos/

PDFs are free with "nag" overlays. Video demos are free. Also
interactive training CDs are available, looks impressive.

Links direct to a couple of the PDFs:
http://training.ipc.org/demos/pdf/drmsmt.pdf

http://training.ipc.org/demos/pdf/drm40_revD.pdf

Steve Greenfield

I was taught by someone who was NASA Certified. We worked on
real circuit boards and wiring harnesses for practise. I then had to
meet with each inspector from each company we delt with. I was
responsible for repair and inspection in my department.
      I poked around the Internet and there are still some schools
that have NASA Certified clases. It might be smarter to contact NASA
and let them tell you who is in your area.



--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Keith Michalowski" <kmich@h...>
wrote:

> 
> 
> Hello everyone.
> 
> I am new to the group. Did some searches and some browsing and didn't
> see anything on this topic...
> 
> I'm looking for a reasonably priced 1-3 day training class for an
> employee on some basic soldering techniques and practices. PACE used
> to offer a pretty decent class (on their equipment of course) but it
> appears they are currently re-evaluating their class format and have
> no given time new class dates will be released. 
> 
> Can anyone recommend a class that might meet our needs?
> 
> Thank you for your time.
> 
> Keith Michalowski

Check this out also

http://soldersolutions.com/






 In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "crankorgan" <john@k...> wrote:

> 
>       I was taught by someone who was NASA Certified. We worked on
> real circuit boards and wiring harnesses for practise. I then had to
> meet with each inspector from each company we delt with. I was
> responsible for repair and inspection in my department.
>       I poked around the Internet and there are still some schools
> that have NASA Certified clases. It might be smarter to contact NASA
> and let them tell you who is in your area.
> 
> 
> 
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Keith Michalowski" <kmich@h...>
> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > Hello everyone.
> > 
> > I am new to the group. Did some searches and some browsing and didn't
> > see anything on this topic...
> > 
> > I'm looking for a reasonably priced 1-3 day training class for an
> > employee on some basic soldering techniques and practices. PACE used
> > to offer a pretty decent class (on their equipment of course) but it
> > appears they are currently re-evaluating their class format and have
> > no given time new class dates will be released. 
> > 
> > Can anyone recommend a class that might meet our needs?
> > 
> > Thank you for your time.
> > 
> > Keith Michalowski

I noticed that the IPC site refers to circuit boards as "PWB"s (Printed Wiring Boards) rather than "PCB"s (Printed Circuit Boards) because of the potential of confusing circuit boards with the chemical contamination in the Hudson River.

An example of this misunderstanding was an event I witnessed somewhere in Colorado (I think) many years ago.  There was a minor acid spill on the plating line and someone decided that it would be a good idea to have some paramedics standing by just in case someone got an acid burn during the cleanup.  So he called whatever the precursor to 911 was and said something to the effect that 'there had been a spill at the PCB facility,' and every piece of emergency equipment within 50 miles showed up along with the nightly news team.

What should have been an hour job of pumping the contaminaged acid into barrels turned into a two day public relations nightmare.  

Just another bit of PCB trivia.

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Steve 
  To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 2:33 PM
  Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Hand Solder Training



  Among other things, they have training videos and PDFs for learning to
  solder SMT and through-hole:
  http://training.ipc.org/demos/



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Many thanks for all the information from many sources. What type of 
solder flux should I use on my boards with dip and smt mixed? I intend 
to hand solder and use mini rivets as plated through holes. I had a 
source for these rivets a while back but lost it.
TM

----- Original Message ----- 

From: "Terry Mickelson" <tmdslca@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Solder Flux


>
> Many thanks for all the information from many sources. What type of
> solder flux should I use on my boards with dip and smt mixed? I intend
> to hand solder and use mini rivets as plated through holes. I had a
> source for these rivets a while back but lost it.

I use an Electrolube flux pen (SMF12P) for SM, as the no-residue solder I 
use doesn't have a very active flux.. You don't really need separate flux 
for through-hole parts if you use resin-cored solder.

Leon 



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In message <CFCA756A-6015-11D9-9E28-003065F350DC@...>
          Terry Mickelson <tmdslca@...> wrote:

> Many thanks for all the information from many sources. What type of 
> solder flux should I use on my boards with dip and smt mixed?

I'd use a rosin-based flux, assuming you're not allergic to it. I've got a
CircuitWorks rosin flux dispenser pen that works quite well, though I've been
meaning to buy some of the Electrolube "SMFL" Rework Flux for a while. No
idea if it works or not - has anyone tried it?

Later.
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In message <000b01c4f427$b1f3bfe0$f3d3b251@leon1>
          "Leon Heller" <leon.heller@...> wrote:

> I use an Electrolube flux pen (SMF12P) for SM, as the no-residue solder I 
> use doesn't have a very active flux.. You don't really need separate flux 
> for through-hole parts if you use resin-cored solder.

The Multicore 60/40 tin/lead solder with the "Ersin 362" flux is about the
best I've found. Use a good temperature-controlled solder station (I use an
Antex 660TC) and keep the tip clean. Avoid the Multicore TTC tip cleaners - I
had one decompose into beads of solder and flux. If you get a layer of crud
on your soldering iron tip that a wet sponge won't remove, rub the iron tip
lightly on a piece of wet 600-grit sandpaper or use a small craft knife to
scrape it off.

Later.
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philpem@...              | ViewFinder, 10BaseT Ethernet, 2-slice,
http://www.philpem.me.uk/          | 48xCD, ARCINv6c IDE, SCSI
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----- Original Message ----- 

From: "Philip Pemberton" <philpem@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 9:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Solder Flux


>
> In message <000b01c4f427$b1f3bfe0$f3d3b251@leon1>
>          "Leon Heller" <leon.heller@...> wrote:
>
>> I use an Electrolube flux pen (SMF12P) for SM, as the no-residue solder I
>> use doesn't have a very active flux.. You don't really need separate flux
>> for through-hole parts if you use resin-cored solder.
>
> The Multicore 60/40 tin/lead solder with the "Ersin 362" flux is about the
> best I've found. Use a good temperature-controlled solder station (I use 
> an
> Antex 660TC) and keep the tip clean. Avoid the Multicore TTC tip 
> cleaners - I
> had one decompose into beads of solder and flux. If you get a layer of 
> crud
> on your soldering iron tip that a wet sponge won't remove, rub the iron 
> tip
> lightly on a piece of wet 600-grit sandpaper or use a small craft knife to
> scrape it off.

The tip cleaner works OK for me.

Leon 



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In a message dated 1/6/2005 1:10:02 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
tmdslca@... writes:

I had a  
source for these rivets a while back but lost  it.



International Eyelets.   Look 'em up via  Google!


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