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Today we’re diving deep into the world of precision and craftsmanship—two crucial elements in the realm of hand soldering and rework of circuit assemblies.
Whether you’re a seasoned electronics enthusiast, a hobbyist, or just someone with a curious mind, this episode promises to demystify the art and science behind hand soldering and rework. We’ll be exploring the latest tools, techniques, and trends that define this intricate process, shedding light on the unsung heroes who meticulously bring circuit assemblies to life, or in the case of rework, back to life.
There is archaeological evidence that soldering was employed as early as 5,000 years ago in Mesopotamia. Soldering and brazing are thought to have originated very early in the history of metal-working, before 4000 BC. Sumerian swords from 3000 BC were assembled using hard soldering techniques.
While soldering applications have morphed and expanded over the centuries, the basic “rules” of soldering have not. On this episode, we’re going to talk about an obvious soldering application, at least to my audience, and that’s soldering of electronic assemblies.
From the evolution of hand soldering with numerous technological advancements to the challenges faced by DIYers and professionals alike, we’ve got it all covered, thanks to my subject matter expert guest, Debbie Wade.
Debbie is the managing Director of ART A-R-T, Advanced Rework Technology, a fully independent training organization, which has been presenting various training courses for over thirty years. Debbie has been in the electronics industry for over 20 years with the last 15 of those years at Advanced Rework Technology.
Debbie comes to us very well credentialed. She is the chairperson for the IPC-A-620 Training Committee and IPC European Training Committee, with her Master IPC Trainer status for IPC-A 600, 610, 620, 7711/21 and J-STD 001, she is an expert in the field of fabrication, assembly, process and acceptance of board and cable assemblies.
Debbie has been presented with numerous awards from IPC in recognition of her contribution to IPC standards and training courses.
So, grab your soldering iron (metaphorically speaking), get ready to dive into the flux, and join us as we unravel the secrets of successful hand soldering and rework. Stick around for valuable insights, practical tips, and maybe even a few stories from the trenches of hand soldering and re-work.
Debbie’s Contact Information:
Debbie Wade
Master IPC Trainer
Advanced Rework Technology,
debbie@rework.co.uk
www.rework.co.uk
Chris and Fred discuss the similarities and differences between two terms that many people think mean the same thing.
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Quality during Design isn’t just an add-on; it’s a fundamental aspect that drives innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction!
Ever find yourself at the tail end of a project, swamped with unfinished tasks, and wondering where things went awry? Are there important recommended actions that the team was excited about that just didn’t get done? These are the conundrums we tackle in this episode of Quality During Design, with a special nod to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “Be Useful” for his proactive approach to work. Move from “fall-through” to “follow-up and follow-through”.
We dissect the all-too-familiar scenario of projects saddled with incomplete actions, despite our best-laid plans. We don’t just commiserate—we arm you with a strategy to ensure that things are seen through to the end.
Let’s pull lessons from Schwarzenegger’s tenure as California’s governor and his hands-on approach during crises. We dissect the significance of staying involved and the vital role of follow-up and follow-through. Use this when implementing recommended actions from customer studies to FMEAs. Join us as we cast a critical eye on why management systems sometimes fail in practice and what to do to help ensure success. This isn’t just about weathering audits or ticking boxes; it’s about a commitment to excellence in product and service design.
Chris and Fred discuss a listener’s question about dealing with different ‘duration’ metrics for their field data … so how do we find things like ‘operating time’ and other age-related metrics that aren’t calendar time that simply aren’t there?
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Carl and Fred discuss whether the reliability community should focus on the body of knowledge associated with risk or reliability. ᐅ Play Episode
Carl and Fred discuss a question brought up at recent conference: what do you do when you are supposed to do something that you know is not the right thing to do? The context was reliability engineering and management.
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Join us in this insightful episode of the Asset Performance Conference Podcast, where we delve into the world of Asset Performance Management (APM) and its evolving landscape. Our host Wim Vancauwenberghe and special guests David Ariens and Omar Thiam from Aveva Select Benelux, share their expertise on how APM is far more than just asset reliability or availability.
Within an organization or a team, we collectively know a lot. We, again collectively, have a wealth of information. And, if you follow my Mom’s advice, we learn something new every day. We also forget a lot every day. When we forget something that we learned by making a mistake or error (learning the hard way), we are prone to repeat that mistake or error. [Read more…]
Dr. W. Edwards Deming said “If you can’t describe what you’re doing as a process, you don’t know what you’re doing.” (For more information about Dr. Deming: Dr. W. Edwards Deming) Seeing the world through the lens of process is a superpower for making things better.
In this episode, we discuss what a process is, some types of outputs and inputs, and how I would have coached the organizers.
Today, we delve into the crucial aspects of maintaining well-being on this journey—how to sidestep the notorious burnout, and perhaps more importantly, how to fuel and maintain your motivation. Because, let’s face it, the road to creating a meaningful impact can be demanding, and it’s essential to navigate it with resilience and purpose.
Join me for a conversation with Rick Coulson. Rick recently retired from a 34 year career at Intel, most recently as a Senior Fellow in the Intel Optane Group.
Rick is a passionate advocate for career sustainability and for servant leadership. Rick was awarded the Intel Achievement Award four times for his and his team’s work on storage subsystems and SSD technology. He holds more than 90 Patents.
Rick received his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Colorado and his master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford. He is currently a board member at Co-Serve International, a non-profit dedicated to teaching Servant Leadership around the world. With Co-Serve he has been to Kazakhstan 8 times. He’s on the advisory board of Vooks, a company which produces award-winning books that are loved by parents and educators alike, and he’s part of an additional stealth mode start-up (sounds mysterious). He enjoys mentoring and coaching, and today, he’s my guest on the Reliability Matters podcast.
Rick’s Contact Information:
rick.coulson99@gmail.com
Kirk and Fred discuss at what point in the product development process should we consider applying reliability engineering to the concept and actual prototypes.
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Kirk and Fred discuss the world of reliability predictions and the issue of predictions when many, if not most of the causes of unreliability, are surprises.
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In this episode, I speak to Grahame Paton who worked in the Royal Australian Navy for over 30 years and currently works as a Reliability Engineer. He shares his view as an Electronic Maintenance Technician on the importance of involving maintainers when making decisions on maintenance changes.
We also spoke about the wonderful life the Navy has to offer, and its pros and cons but as Grahame says he wouldn’t have it any other way and is very proud and happy that he served for 30 years.
If you want to get in touch with Grahame Paton, you can message him through Linkedin.
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All views expressed in this post are my own and do not represent the opinions or perspectives of any organization, company, or entity I may be associated with. It’s important to note that the content shared here reflects my thoughts, experiences, and insights.
Quality during Design isn’t just an add-on; it’s a fundamental aspect that drives innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction!
Welcome back from our brief hiatus!
One of the highlights of this episode is the introduction of an upcoming FMEA course on Udemy, with The Manufacturing Academy. FMEA, or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, is a systematic method for evaluating our offerings to identify where and how they might fail and to assess the relative impact of different failures. Dianna’s approach to FMEA is not only about adhering to traditional methods but also about addressing the criticisms and limitations often associated with them. This course promises to be a fresh take on risk-based decision-making. You’ll hear more about it when it is released!
Moreover, the episode touches upon the ‘Quality During Design Fast Track’ program, which is currently in the works and open to listener feedback. The initiative aims to harness quality tools in novel ways, even before a design concept is fully fleshed out. It emphasizes the importance of early input from cross-functional teams to gather requirements and user needs, thereby making the design process more effective and efficient. This program is system-based and affects how products and services are developed, leading to more thoughtful, user-centric designs.
Listeners are invited: please take brief survey to help Dianna with aspects of these upcoming courses and more. www.qualityduringdesign.com/survey