October 2024, Witham, Essex, UK: Advanced Rework Technology Ltd (A.R.T.), the leading independent provider of IPC-certified & bespoke training services for the electronics assembly industry, has published a new guide detailing best practices for assembly and soldering plated through-hole (PTH) mount components.
The blog outlines the benefits of through-hole mounting, then discusses the importance of proper preparation: ‘By focusing on effective component handling and thoughtful PCB design, manufacturers can significantly reduce the risk of defects and rework later in the production cycle.’ The guide continues by examining various different common soldering processes, and concludes with a section on trouble-shooting.
A.R.T. Managing Director & Master IPC trainer, Debbie McDade commented: “The skills shortage means that basic electronics assembly instruction is necessary more than ever. At A.R.T. we can tailor courses that address the exact needs of companies, and existing skills levels of manufacturing personnel. These guides – a similar one covering best practice for surface mount devices will shortly be published – are intended to help novices to understand the various different assembly processes, and as a refresher for more experienced operators.”
A.R.T. provides bespoke and IPC-certified training for companies and individuals working across the whole electronics manufacturing supply chain, helping them acquire and develop the skills to engineer, produce and rework high quality printed circuit boards.
About A.R.T.
Established in 1988, Advanced Rework Technology (A.R.T.) Ltd is a fully Independent Electronics Training Provider, with customers in the UK and around the world in the Military, Medical, Aviation, Aerospace and Automotive industries. Our staff are all highly trained, motivated individuals that have extensive experience in electronic design, fabrication, assembly, rework and repair. Training is carried out using the latest equipment for hand soldering and rework of PCBs at our custom-built training centre or at our customers’ facilities. Both practical and theory-based training is offered.
A.R.T. provides bespoke training which can be customised to meet the requirements of our customers. We are also one of only a small number of fully accredited IPC certification centres worldwide that can offer certified IPC training to all programs including Space and Military Addendums, to all IPC standards. A.R.T. also offers consultancy, inspection plans, materials/processes and auditing services.
A.R.T. offers all IPC training classes to every standard and all levels required: CID – Certified Interconnect Design; CID+ – Certified Interconnect Design Enhanced; CIS – Certified IPC Specialist; CIT – Certified IPC Trainer; CSE – Certified Standards Expert. Our C Courses are designed to include theory and hands on practical training in assembly, inspection, rework and repair. For higher end assemblies we also offer practical BGA rework training: C1 – Soldering and Rework of Surface mount Devices; C1BGA – Rework of Surface Mount Ball Grid Arrays; C5 – Hand Soldering Techniques.
