Services Offered
The Electronics Manufacturing Boot Camp is a comprehensive program designed to educate participants on the many different processes and materials used in through hole and surface mount technologies.
It is an intensive program that provides students with the opportunity to learn and understand the processes, tools, and materials used to properly manufacture electronic assemblies. In addition, it is taught by a team of experienced and knowledgeable engineers and technicians that have worked in a variety of electronics manufacturing related fields.
The course is designed to teach students through classroom lectures coupled with lab exercises. The goal is to provide students with 40% in-class lecture accompanied by 60% hands-on lab. The labs allow the opportunity for students to immediately apply the lessons learned during lecture. The 10,000 square foot demonstration factory used during the labs provides students with access to a wide variety of the latest manufacturing and processing equipment.
Here is a sampling of the services ACI offers:
+ Electronics Manufacturing Processes (Boot Camp A)
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Duration: Five Days
Course Overview
ACI Technologies offers multiple training courses about the business of electronics assembly; the Boot Camp series is the most extensive.
Electronics Manufacturing Processes (Boot Camp A) is a comprehensive course which presents the core and necessary material that is critical to understanding modern circuit board assembly. It is designed to familiarize engineers, technicians, quality assurance personnel and managers with the various processes, equipment, and materials used in the industry today.
State of the art classrooms and ACI’s on site 10,000 square foot factory acquaint students with a real production environment. With a 50-50 split between in-class lecture and hands-on equipment labs, it is an exceptionally well-balanced overall experience.
Who Should Attend
Engineers, technicians, quality assurance personnel and managers can familiarize themselves with the various processes, equipment, analytical tools and materials used in the industry today.
Benefits
Participants will acquire an increased knowledge of the various processes, materials, and common test methods used in electronics manufacturing. Industry recognized processes and procedures will be introduced and discussed. When applied, these processes may assist with decision-making when designing for manufacturability. This course is ideal for design, process and quality engineers, supervisors and senior technicians desiring to increase their knowledge of electronics manufacturing through both classroom discussion and hands-on experience. Design engineers will enhance their ability to design for manufacturing in a real world environment while process engineers will significantly enhance their process and manufacturing skills.
+ Advanced Electronics Manufacturing (Boot Camp B)
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Duration: Five Days
Course Overview
This advanced course is designed to provide electronics manufacturing personnel with more intense training in aspects of the electronics manufacturing process control that go beyond the basic assembly process. These attendees now require a greater depth of training and a concentrated treatment of selected critical topics like BGA rework, design for manufacturing, six sigma techniques, lead-free process control, and failure analysis. This advanced course assumes experience in electronics manufacturing.
Who Should Attend
This course is for those who currently have a broad understanding of the more common aspects of electronics manufacturing, or have already taken the ACI Technologies Electronics Manufacturing Processes course (Boot Camp A). Attendees may include engineers, technicians, electronic specialists, or individual who work in related fields but require a greater understanding of the critical issues covered within this curriculum.
Benefits
Participants will acquire an increased knowledge of the various processes, analytical tools, materials, and common test methods used in electronics manufacturing. Industry recognized processes and procedures will be discussed. When applied, these processes may assist with decision-making when designing for manufacturability. This course is ideal for design, process and quality engineers, supervisors and senior technicians desiring to increase their knowledge of electronics manufacturing through both classroom discussion and hands-on experience. Design engineers will enhance their ability to design for manufacturing in a real world environment while process engineers will significantly enhance their process control and manufacturing skills.
+ Boot Camp A & B (Back-to-Back Package)
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Duration: Ten Days
Course Overview
Boot Camp is not just theory and lecture. Receive hands-on experience setting up screen printers, programming and placing components using automated equipment, profiling reflow ovens and wave soldering machines using the latest technology profiling systems, and setting up various types of cleaning processes. Engage in decision-making exercises regarding process options such as flux considerations, cover process control tools, troubleshooting and cause and effect.
Who Should Attend
Engineers, technicians, electronic specialists, sales representatives and managers. Boot Camp is designed to provide electronics manufacturing personnel with two weeks of intense, hands-on training in every aspect of the electronics manufacturing process.
Benefits
Engineers, technicians, electronic specialists, sales representatives and managers. Boot Camp is designed to provide electronics manufacturing personnel with two weeks of intense, hands-on training in every aspect of the electronics manufacturing process.
+ Electronics Manufacturing Mini Camp
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Duration: Three Days
Course Overview
The intent of this course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the electronic assembly manufacturing process, especially surface mount circuit boards. Attendees will gain insight into the materials, components, equipment and standards of the electronics industry. Mini Camp discusses all the processes required to reliably build an electronic assembly. After the lecture session of the course, students will tour a working electronics assembly line to see the intricacies and further complement the material presented previously. Upon completion of the Mini Camp, a candidate will have a solid working knowledge of PCB assembly methods that guide circuit board design, manufacturability, and contract manufacturers’ capabilities. Students will also learn troubleshooting methods to avoid common design and manufacturing errors.
Who Should Attend
Mini Camp is a fast-paced three-day course geared toward those who must learn the fundamentals of electronic assembly manufacturing processes quickly. Personnel involved in purchasing, sales, program management, and those new to the electronics industry will benefit from this material. This class is also great for design engineers who want to achieve a better understanding of the manufacturing process.
Benefits
Individuals will gain an overview of the electronics manufacturing industry and become familiar with the processes, materials and terms associated with building a reliable electronic assembly.
+ Guide to Modern Electronics Manufacturing
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Duration: One Day
Course Overview
Within a modern electronics assembly plant, it is vital that all employees are familiar with the terms, processes and equipment used in the industry. Improved communications between the team equates to higher efficiency and profitability. This one day course introduces the attendee to just that – the terms, equipment and processes common in a modern electronics assembly plant. This format is ideal for people who are indirectly involved with but need to understand the processes.
Who Should Attend
Newly hired personnel, administrators, sales representatives, and accounting staff will all benefit from an understanding of the terms, processes and equipment used within a modern electronics assembly plant.
Benefits
Upon completion of this survey course, individuals will have a better understanding of the terminology, processes and equipment utilized within a modern electronics assembly plant. A more knowledgeable support staff can improve the overall operation of your company. Improved communications between personnel leads to a more efficient and profitable operation.