Introduction to SMT Manufacturing

This is an introductory course with the emphasis on SMT manufacturing. The course covers the entire range of topics for departments involved with SMT. Great course for a company that is just getting started into SMT manufacturing and wants to better understand before they get into trouble.

There are many aspects of SMT and it is hard to master your understanding unless you start by explaining all the different areas such as assembly, types, the process, SMT component package types, design, inspection, test, cleaning, rework/repair and the basics of setting up a line

Who Would Benefit:

Anyone just getting started into surface mount or fine pitch technology or if you have been recently re-assigned to work with SMT/FPT this is the course for you.

Course Outline:

Surface Mount Overview

• Surface Mount Assemblies
  
• Components and PWB Guidelines
  
• Design Guidelines

Soldering Materials and Techniques

Cleaning Surface Mount Assemblies

Manufacturing Process

Inspection and Test

Rework and Repair

Quality and Reliability

Setting Up an SMT Manufacturing Line

Achieving Improvement Via SPC

Course Materials: Using and Understanding SMT Manual
Instructor: James C. Blankenhorn