April 2021
IPC-A-610H and IPC J-STD-001H Training Now Available!
BEST is pleased to announce the release of both the IPC-A-610H and J-STD-001H training classes. This includes the endorsement examination for IPC’s CIT/CIS program as well as the CSE endorsements.

The training materials for both the IPC-A-610H and J-STD-001H are currently available in English. Volunteer translator groups are working on various language translations.
As a reminder the J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 standards both in the printed and electronic formats are available:


Our latest class schedule can be found here.

Call JL at (224) 387-3256 or send him a message at [email protected] to schedule your “H” certification.
BEST Increases X-Ray Services Capacity
BEST recently installed a second x-ray inspection system in order to increase capacity and reduce customer lead times on x-ray inspection work.

BEST installed a PRO-X110 which features the following:

  • 110kV plate voltage for imaging even the densest of PCBs.
  • Small spot size for resolving features a few microns in size.
  • Advanced electronic inspection for area array devices, voiding, ball collapse, ball concentricity, bottom terminated component inspection including void percentage as well as hole fill calculations for PTH devices.

BEST skilled x-ray technicians can assist with:

  • Board inspection of BGAs, CSPs, PTH devices and QFNs and LGAs for acceptable/defect calls.
  • Sorting of assembled boards, wire harnesses, components, sensors and other items using non-destructive x-ray inspection.
  • Sorting of final assemblies based on your acceptance criteria.
Call Laura at (224) 387-3255 or send her files at [email protected] in order to see how we can help you get through your inspection projects.
Message From Dan
Spring has sprung! I know this to be true after getting a workout in my backyard in spreading mulch over the last few weeks. 
 
We have been busy at BEST getting ready for the newest IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 training revisions. In addition, we just installed a second x-ray to help shorten customer lead times.
 
Speaking of x-ray Shon K of Vitesco won last month’s guess the x-ray image contest. The April version of the contest is below. First correct answer wins the wireless ear buds.
Best Regards,
Dan Patten, GM
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