SMT Process Profitability Workshops

A highly skilled and knowledgeable staff makes the key difference on the profitability of any SMT Production Line.

KEY BENEFIT: A 1% improvement in productivity can yield a 4% to 6% increase in profitability.

Participants of the SMT Process Profitability Workshop will learn valuable skills and information, enabling them to implement new practices immediately upon completion of the course. Subject modules include:

Unlike vague overviews, the Process Profitability workshop digs deep into process details. Course materials are delivered by noted instructor Dr. Ronald C. Lasky, a licensed Professional Engineer, and are supported with compelling visuals. The detailed course notebook (for every participant to take back to the factory) contains each slide presented.

SMT-specific process software is taught, and provided to each person enrolled in the course. As an added bonus, we’re also including a copy of today’s hottest SMT Processes textbook: Reflow Soldering Processes and Troubleshooting: SMT, BGA, CSP, and Flip-Chip Technologies, by noted author Dr. Ning-Cheng Lee. An $80 value if purchased on Amazon.com.

In short, a full package of information, tools, connections, and skills to deliver a significant Bottom Line Impact.

Prerequisites

This workshop is aimed at a beginner to intermediate level. It is assumed that the student has some familiarity with SMT processes. The workshop requires that the student use some elementary algebra and geometry. A laptop (PC with Windows95 or newer, and with Excel97 or newer) is suggested, but not required.

About the Presenter

Dr. Ronald C. Lasky is the founder and leader of Indium Corporation’s Productivity Improvement Program.

Ron is a world-recognized expert in electronic and optoelectronic packaging. In over twenty years in the industry, he has co-edited three textbooks on these topics. Ron has authored numerous technical papers in these and related fields, and has twelve patent publications. He is also the creator of ProfitPro™, a real time cost estimating software package for electronic assembly, and other process related software.

Dr. Lasky holds four degrees, including a Ph.D. from Cornell University. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer. He is a frequent speaker and lecturer at industry association meetings and universities, including:

Dr. Lasky’s team is personally trained and qualified to deliver the Productivity Improvement Workshops.

Course Schedule:

Day 1
  • 8:30 AM registration
  • 9:00 SMT Introduction
  • 10:15 Networking break
  • 10:30 PWBs/Components
  • 12:00 Lunch (provided by the Indium Corporation)
  • 1:00 Solders and Materials
  • 2:30 Networking break
  • 2:45 Stencil Printing
  • 4:30 Course ends for the day
Day 2
  • 8:30 Dispensing/Component Placement
  • 10:15 Networking break
  • 10:30 Reflow Soldering
  • 12:00 Lunch (provided by the Indium Corporation)
  • 1:00 Wave Soldering
  • 2:30 Networking break
  • 2:45 Cleaning/Test
  • 4:30 Course ends

Price

$695 includes:

Another Benefit: Certification

At the end of the workshop each participant will receive a certificate of completion. In addition students will be given an open book, take home exam. Those who submit the exam within one month and receive a grade of 70% or better will receive Certification which satisfies ISO 9000:2000, clause 6.2.2 (e), requirements for maintaining a record of training and education. This certification may also benefit you in your customer and registrar audits.

From the ISO web site:

Records required by ISO 9001:2000 (include) Clause 6.2.2 (e): Education, training, skills and experience.