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November 16-18, 2010
Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center
Schaumburg, IL
Conference Information
This comprehensive event will provide intense coverage of technological developments in all areas of cleaning and coating applied to electronic assemblies. The focus is on addressing the most difficult problems associated with today's challenges. Workshops will be followed by a two-day technical conference which will include tabletop exhibits, luncheons, and a networking reception.
Session Topics Include: Assembly Cleaning Electrical Failures Conformal Coating Class 3 Cleaning Challenges Rework Eco-Centric Cleaning Process Cleaning for Conformal Coating
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16: 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Technical Workshops
8:00 am–12:00 pm
Cleaning Agent and Cleaning Equipment Integration
Dr. Mike Bixenman, Kyzen Corporation and Steve Stach, Austin American Corporation
Cleaning challenges have increased with the growing complexity of electronic assemblies: miniaturization, alloys, board finishes, lower component gaps, and improved flux designs. The need to remove ionizable contaminants is critical to production yields and reliability.
This workshop provides considerations for integrating the cleaning agent and equipment — for maximum performance and minimum variation in the manufacturing process.
Understanding soil properties Matching the cleaning agent to the soil and process Materials compatibility issues Evaluating parameters — pressure, flow, temperature, through-put equipment Implementing process controls Successful system integration
1:00–5:00 pm
Practical Conformal Coating for the Future
Lee Hitchens, Ph.D., SCH Technologies
This workshop demystifies the science of conformal coating, coating material technologies, and available application methods. Participants will be encouraged to take control of their conformal coating process:
Understanding which coating to use, how to apply it, and how much that costs Troubleshooting process problems and how to resolve them Specifying a new process, interaction on key customer projects
The workshop includes practical examples, demonstrations, defect guides, and cost models for introducing a conformal coating line. Basic concepts — definitions, what coating does, why used, chemistry and technology How to select a coating — fit for purpose, standards and specifications Application of conformal coating — including robotic selective, dipping, and spraying — pros and cons of each technique Managing coating thickness — viscosity control and curing How poor cleanliness destroys PCBs
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18: 8:00a.m. – 5:30p.m.
Technical Conference
Click here to download the full conference brochure including the presentation schedule.
The following are some of the conference speakers:
Ray Adcock, BAE Systems
Rich Kraszewski, Plexus Corporation
George Oxx, Jabil Circuit
Doug Pauls, Rockwell Collins
Barry Ritchie, Dow Corning Corporation
Bill Vuono, Raytheon Company
and more...
SPECIAL EVENTS
November 17, 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Networking Reception
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November 18, 8:00a.m. - 8:45a.m.
Keynote Presentation: Cleaning and Cleanliness in IPC Assembly Specifications
Doug Pauls & Dave Hillman, Rockwell Collins
REGISTRATION
You may register online by clicking on the "Register Now" tab above or by downloading the registration form here and faxing it to 952-926-1819.
For more information on the program or registration please contact Melissa Serres.
HOTEL INFORMATION
A room block has been reserved for attendees and speakers at the event hotel.
Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center
1551 Thoreau Drive
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
Room Rate: $145/night
[P]: 847-303-4100
Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel at 847-303-4100. Reference the IPC/SMTA when making reservations to ensure receipt of the discounted rate. The room block rates will expire on October 25, 2010.
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