wiredinUSA April 2014

The Habilitation Center, an AS9100C registered contract manufacturer, has achieved new electronics industry certifications in hand soldering and cable/wire harness operations. The Hand Soldering Operation certification is compliant with the IPC J-STD-001 and the IPC-A-610. The Crimp Termination certification is compliant with the IPC/WHMA-A-620. The soldering course introduces the basics of soldering in wires and terminals, through-hole and surface mount technologies using both tin lead and lead-free alloys. The Crimp Termination course utilizes the IPC-A-620 cable and wire harness standard and addresses the assembly and inspection criteria regarding cable/wire preparation, measuring and testing cable assemblies, EPTAC IPC certifications

crimp terminations and insulation displacement connections. “These key certifications send a strong message to the electronics industry that as an electronic manufacturing service (EMS) provider, we are committed to complying with the IPC standards,” said Linda Cooke, director of manufacturing. The Habilitation Center, which provides training and compensable work toover 250 individualswith special needs, handles complex, high-volume products. Its areas of expertise include electronic and mechanical assembly, cable and wire harness solutions for a range of market sectors including electronics, aerospace, aviation, defense, telecommunications, government and industry.

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