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IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

Certified IPC Specialist (5.0 - 30 hours depending on your needs)

 

The following course has 8 modules and can be taken altogether or broken up into sections, however Module 1 is mandatory.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The student will receive detailed training in inspection of cable and wire harness assemblies.  They will be taught the Accept/Reject criteria for all three product classes in the Electronics Assembly Industry.  The IPC/WHMA-A-620 is also the approved training document of the Wire Harness Manufacturers Association (WHMA).

 

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

Upon satisfactory completion of this course, participants will be able to make correct “Accept/Reject” decisions for the appropriate class/classes of production, based on the acceptability requirements for the IPC/WHMA-A-620.

 

COURSE TOPICS:

Module 1 (Mandatory):

IPC Professional Policies and Procedures

Forward

Cable/Wire Preparation

Measuring Cable Assemblies

Testing Cable Assemblies

 

Module 2:

Crimp Terminations

Insulation Displacement Connections

 

Module 3:

Soldered Terminations

 

Module 4:

Connectorization

Molding/Potting

 

Module 5:

Splices

 

Module 6:

Marking and Labeling

Wire Bundle Securing

Shielding

Cable/Wire harness Protective Coverings

 

Module 7:

Coaxial and Twinaxial Cable Assemblies

 

Module 8:

Solderless Wire Wrap

 

EVALUATION:  There are open book tests for Modules 1-8.  A score of 70% or above is needed for certification.

 

CERTIFICATE:   2 year certification

PREREQUISITES: None