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SMTA Webinars and Webtorials Listen to outstanding speakers without leaving your desk. SMTA Online Presentations are a great solution for getting the latest knowledge at the best price. There are currently two formats of online presentations: webinars and webtorials.

Webinars:
  • One session lasting 60 to 90 minutes.
  • Covers introductory concepts or broadly covers multiple topics.
  • Comparable to a conference session.
  • Cost: $75USD for SMTA members/$150USD for non-members.*
  • Webtorials:
  • Two sessions lasting 90 minutes each.
  • In depth, focused topics with demos and working examples.
  • Comparable to a tutorial.
  • Cost: $200USD for SMTA members/$300USD for non-members.*

  • *The price of an individual membership is included in non-member registration.

    The presentations are broadcast using GoToWebinar for the presentation materials, using Telecon or VoIP for the audio, and GoToWebinar chat options for submitting questions directly to the instructor. PDF files of the presentation material are also distributed to registered attendees.

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    SMTA Webtorial
    Implementing a Halogen-Free Soldering Process

    Two (2) 90 minute Sessions
    Tuesday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 28, 2010
    1:00pm to 2:30pm Eastern
    Presented by: Ron Lasky, Indium Corporation


    Overview:
    Part 1 (September 21)

  • Introduction

  • - Green trends
    - Not just PCB laminate
  • Overview of flux chemistry

  • - What is in a flux
    - Where are the halogens and what are they used for
  • Testing of fluxes for halogen content
  • - Why J-STD-004 isn’t valid for halogen content
    - Oxygen bomb methodology
    - Flux vs. residue and why residue is more important

    Part 2 (September 28)
  • Implementation challenge #1: Graping

  • - Overview of graping
    - Correlation of surface area vs. flux volume
    - HF impact – poorer activator requires improved oxidation barrier
    - Other ways to overcome the HF challenge
  • Implementation Challenge #2: Head-in-Pillow

  • - Overview of HIP
    - HF impact on HIP
  • Implementation Challenge #3: Wave Soldering Hole Fill

  • - Overview of hole fill
    - HF fluxes may require higher solids to maintain hole fill
    - Overcoming the challenge

    Click here to download full webtorial description.

    Instructor:
    Ronald C. Lasky, Ph.D., PE is an instructional professor and a Six Sigma master black belt instructor at the Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College. Dr. Lasky serves as director of the Cook Engineering Design Center, and as a senior technologist at Indium Corporation. He has more than 30 years of experience in electronics and optoelectronics packaging, including work at IBM, Universal Instruments and Cookson. The author of five books, Dr. Lasky holds a doctorate in materials science.

    Registrations are being taken through the SMTA Online Registration System.


     
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    Non-members, if you register at the same time for more than one event, you will be charged the non-member rate just once. Price adjustment is done upon receipt of your order information.

  • After registration, instructions for dialing in and for further technology requirements will be sent to attendees by email within 48 hours of the scheduled event.
  • Each registrant is allowed one connection for as many site employees as can be accommodated by its AV facilities.


  • All cancellation requests must be received prior to the start time of the event.
    The information presented during the SMTA events described above is offered for information purposes only and is not intended as a recommendation. Use of any portion of the content of this presentation is done at the discretion of you and your company. The presenter and the association are not responsible for any results obtained by implementing, employing, or in any way utilizing or interpreting the information presented.

    Furthermore, all presentation materials are protected by applicable copyright laws. Any unauthorized use, duplication or distribution outside of the context of the presentation is strictly prohibited.

    CONSIDERATIONS FOR RECEIVING THE BROADCAST
  • Register via GoToWebinar upon recieving the email with confirmation and instructions.
  • As attendee audio lines are muted for the duration of the presentation, prepare questions in advance and use GoToWebinar chat functionality to submit as they arise (or discard as they are answered).
  • For all technical/customer service issues during the presentation, contact GoToWebinar customer service at (800) 263-6317 (US and Canada, toll free), or +1 (805) 690-5753 (direct dial) or email gotowebinar@citrixonline.com.
  • Beyond the time frame of on-line presentations, use the SMTA Q&A Forum for continuing discussions among attendees regarding the presentation.


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