Conformal Coating Applications, Inspection, Rework & QC
Interactive CD-ROM

The use of Conformal Coating has provided benefits to industry for many years either in the high reliability market sector or where products have to deal with extreme environmental conditions. In recent years due to changes in technology and miniaturization, coatings are being used in consumer applications. Industries like telecommunications, automotive and consumer products have benefited from the use of selective coating but for different reasons.

The CD-ROM provides a simple guide to the use of coatings, their application and process, product benefits, inspection and quality control. A practical defect guide session will also allow users to examine coated boards using different materials and inspect the coating application. A unique feature of the CD is a number of engineers answering question on coating processes, process defects and quality control in manufacture.

CD-ROM Topics Included:

Why Conformal Coat
Clean or No Clean
Coating Material Options
Coating Process Options
Cost of coating assemblies
SIR and cleanliness testing
Cleanliness testing methods
Reliability of Coating
Testing & Evaluation of Coatings
Correct design for coating
Masking options and methods
Inspection & Quality Control of Coating
In-house or Contracting Services
Inspection of coatings & methods
Rework & repair of board assemblies