IPC Training

Prime Alloys delivers IPC J-STD-001 training focused on process control, soldering workmanship, and acceptance requirements for high-reliability electronic assemblies.

This training helps operators, inspectors, engineers, and quality teams correctly apply soldering requirements across SMT, through-hole, and mixed-technology assemblies, aligned with Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 products.

Standards Foundations & Classification

• Purpose, scope, and use of IPC J-STD-001
• Product classification (Class 1, 2, 3) and flow-down requirements
• Acceptance requirements vs process indicators vs defects
• Personnel proficiency and inspection methodology

Materials & Process Controls

• Solder alloys (SnPb and Pb-free), purity, and contamination limits
• Flux types, application, and residue considerations
• Component handling, thermal protection, and solderability
• Process control, objective evidence, and SPC concepts

Soldering & Assembly Requirements

• General solder connection criteria and wetting requirements
• Machine soldering and reflow soldering fundamentals
• Common solder anomalies, defects, and risk conditions
• Hidden and partially visible solder connections

Wire & Terminal Connections

• Wire preparation, stripping, strand damage, and tinning
• Soldering to turret, bifurcated, slotted, hook, and cup terminals
• Stress relief, insulation clearance, routing, and jumper wires

Through-Hole & Surface Mount Assemblies

• Through-hole lead forming, protrusion, and solder fill
• SMT soldering requirements for chips, gull-wing, J-lead, BTC, QFN, LGA, and BGA
• Misalignment, coplanarity, voiding, and other SMT risk conditions

Cleaning, Boards & Protective Coatings

• Cleaning requirements, residues, and FOD control
• Printed board damage, delamination, and handling limits
• Conformal coating, staking, encapsulation, and inspection

Rework, Repair & Verification

• Rework and repair requirements
• Post-rework cleaning and inspection
• Audit readiness and documentation expectations

Training Outcome

Participants gain a certificate of Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) after successfully completing the module exams and a clear, enforceable understanding of IPC J-STD-001 requirements, improved soldering consistency, reduced defects, and stronger compliance for aerospace, defense, medical, and other high-reliability programs.