Solder, Surface Mount (SMT) & Assembly Training Courses
by Automated Learning Corporation

ALC’s low cost, convenient and effective, LAN or Web-training courses deliver highly interactive, multimedia, e-Learning solutions that improve performance in the workplace. Content includes Solder & Rework, SMT & Fine Lead Rework, SMT Assembly, Through Hole, Mechanical Assembly and Lead-Free Soldering. Automated Learning's training and certification courses are targeted to service personnel, operators, assemblers, technicians, engineers, supervisors, and managers. A number of web-training courses are available for secure on-line purchase. ALC Products available to buy now on-line.

Counterfeit Component Photographic Poster Guide
By Bob Willis

Counterfeit Components have become a significant threat to the reliability and profitability of the electronics industry. This 28-page colour poster guide is ideal as a reference source to reduce the impact of counterfeit components on your organization. The individual sheets can be printed for reference or viewed on computer screen. Each page features three images illustrating points to examine or steps in the inspection process. This guide is provided as an Acrobat pdf file.
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Conformal Coating Photographic Poster Guide
By Bob Willis

This 24- page colour poster guide is ideal as a reference source for operators, inspection and training departments in your organization. The individual sheets can be printed for reference or viewed on computer screen. Each page features three images illustrating points to examine or steps in the inspection process. This guide is provided as an Acrobat pdf file.
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Conformal Coating Applications, Inspection, Rework & QC
Interactive CD-ROM
By Bob Willis

The CD-ROM provides a simple guide to the use of coatings, their application and process, product benefits, inspection and quality control. A unique feature of the CD is a number of engineers answering question on coating processes, process defects and quality control in manufacture.
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Conformal Coating - CD Photo Album
By Bob Willis

A photo CD-ROM album featuring over 290 colour images helps engineers create their own training material, PowerPoint files, process documents, and standards. They can be simply pasted into any Word or PowerPoint document for in-house company use.
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Electronic Assembly Training Workshops
By Waterfall Technologies

Join renowned assembly consultant Mukul Luthra to explore solutions for modern electronic assembly challenges. This series of hands-on electronic assembly training workshops includes lead-free interconnection technology, BGA and CSP assembly and rework, advanced surface mount technology (SMT), direct chip attachment, and tin whisker control strategies. Custom workshops are also available to meet your specific needs.

The Mechanics of Solder Alloy Wetting & Spreading
by Michael Hosking, Frederick G. Yost

As the trend toward increasing miniaturization of devices continues, soldering technology is more demanding and more complex. This guide helps engineers master the latest technology and techniques of solder-to-circuit connections with special attention given to the behavior of solder in the wetting process. Complete with coverage of how to apply soldering principles to various industrial settings. This is essential reading for electronics designers, mechanical engineers, materials scientists, and chemists.

Mechanics of Solder Alloy Interconnects
by Darrel R. Frear, Steven N. Burchett, Harold S. Morgan, John H. Lau

The Mechanics of Solder Alloy Interconnects is a resource to be used in developing a solder joint reliability assessment. Each chapter is written to be used as a stand-alone resource for a particular aspect of materials and modeling issues. With this gained understanding, the reader in search of a solution to a solder joint reliability problem knows where in the materials and modeling communities to go for the appropriate answer.

Solders and Soldering
by Howard H. Manko

Get the latest developments in solder technology. You can't work in electronics without solder -- and you shouldn't work with solder without Solders and Soldering, Fourth Edition. Profusely illustrated, this book by the world's top solder educator has been the leader in its field for two decades. You'll learn 29 different methods for soldering and heating (for both automatic and manual procedures), and learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each method for varying applications. This up-to-date edition deals at length with modern cleaning materials and processes, emphasizing EPA and OSHA guidelines and regulations, and provides you with state-of-the-art techniques for soldering with miniaturized circuit boards.

Lead-free Solder Interconnect Reliability
by Donqkai Shanqquan (Editor)

This book provides the most up-to-date knowledge and data available on the reliability of lead-free solder interconnects. The content has been written by leading experts working in this important technology area. Both fundamental research and practical considerations are addressed. This volume will be of particular interest to practitioners in the electronics industry, who need to understand the reliability of solder interconnects for design, testing, quality assurance, and failure analysis. It also will be of great value to industry and academic researchers, educators, and students.

Soldering in Electronics Assembly
by Mike Judd, Keith Brindley

The book examines soldering processes in the light of electronic assembly type; solder; flux; and cleaning requirements. It has information on every available process, from the most basic hand soldering methods to the latest, such as inert atmosphere wave soldering, zoned forced convection infra-red machines, and lead-free process. The book provides a detailed analysis of solder and soldering action; purpose of flux and flux types, classification of assembly variants, and solderability. There is also a detailed analysis of soldering process defects and causes. In addition, Soldering in Electronics Assembly contains a new chapter on Ball Grid Array (BGA) technology. It has been adopted as a training and inspection standard for assemblers and inspectors. Any mechanical or design engineer needing a fine broad range technical information overview of the soldering processes 'must' have a copy of this work.

Quality Hand Soldering & Circuit Board Repair
by H. Ted Smith

This 4th edition (December 2003) is an updated step-by-step reference book that provides a successful approach to learning the production and repair of state-of-the-art electronics equipment. Procedures, along with follow-up exercises, cover the basics of hand soldering, wiring, and the components of successful repairs. New to this edition are photographs of several different circuit boards to familiarize the reader with real-life parts. Very easy to read and follow, Quality Hand Soldering and Circuit Board Repair 4E is a must-have for technicians, assembly-line personnel, technologists, Quality Assurance and repair supervisors, as well as professionals who design electronic equipment.

Surface Mount Technology Terms and Concepts
by Phil Zarrow, Debra Kopp

In today's fast-paced world of technology, keeping up with new terms and concepts can be quite a challenge. Surface Mount Technology Terms and Concepts is an invaluable reference containing over 1000 terms and definitions used in the SMT field. Each term is followed by a paragraph or two explaining the meaning and how it fits into the surface mount industry. The easy lookup and concise explanations make it ideal for those starting out in the field as well as professionals already involved in surface mount design and assembly.

Surface Mount Handbook
by Keith W. Gurnett

Offering guidance on the technical aspects of currently available production processes and equipment, this guide begins with an introduction to surface mount technology, followed by chapters addressing interconnecting media; surface mount components; paste/adhesive application; component placement; solder reflow; cleaning; and equipment selection criteria. The final two chapters provide a glossary of terms and a detailed buyers' guide, with suppliers listed by category and alphabetically. Full-page color advertisements appear throughout the volume.

Surface Mount Technology
by Ray P. Prasad

Provides a general overview of the entire field, including emerging technologies such as chip-onboard and multi-chip modules. Examines SMT components, including ball grid arrays and chip-scale packages. Revised edition.

SMT Soldering Handbook
by Rudolf Strauss

A guide to currently used methods of soldering components to their substrates, explaining principles of soldering and surface mount technology (SMT) in jargon-free terms. Also covers component placement, the post-CFC technology of cleaning after soldering, and principles and methods of quality control and rework. This second edition contains new sections on ball-grid-array (BGA) technology, lead-free solders, no-clean fluxes, and the latest standard specifications for solders and fluxes. For soldering professionals and for those planning manufacturing strategy and making purchasing decisions relating to consumables and equipment.

The Handbook of Machine Soldering: SMT and TH, 3rd Edition
by Ralph W. Woodgate

Describes reflow and wave soldering in detail, including reflow soldering of SMT boards and the use of nitrogen blankets. Explains the setup, operation, and maintenance of a variety of soldering machines, Discusses theory, selection, and control methods for solder, fluxes, and solder paste. Defines standards of quality and shows how they can be achieved and maintained. Fully updated, this edition is designed to provide readers with a mental picture of the process being discussed--without using complex or scientific terms while maintaining technical accuracy. This practical one-stop reference contains all the information essential to select, install, and operate machine soldering equipment.

The Basics of Soldering
by Armin Rahn

Based upon practical experience, it treats the entire joining technology in the electronics production cycle as it relates to soldering--including cleaning, statistical quality control, through-hole and S M joining. Promotes an understanding of the complex interrelations of various process parameters to lead readers to an analysis and resolution of this manufacturing procedure.

Soldering Photo Albums
by Bob Willis

An extensive library of royalty-free electronic assembly soldering photographs. These are available on CD-ROM, and include coverage of Lead Free, Chip Components, SMT and Conventional Defects, Ball Grid Array, Pin in Hole Reflow, Flip Chip assembly, Solder Paste Printing, Printed Circuit Boards, Wire Preparation and Crimping, Surface Mount and Conventional Component ID, and Joint illustrations. An essential resource for process engineers and trainers for illustration of soldering concepts.