SMT process and quality course
Get Certified in Introduction to Surface Mount Technology: Process and Quality
Learn how surface mount boards are built and how to keep defects out, from solder paste printing to inspection and yield.
Enroll in the Course →What You’ll LearnQuality Gates Along the Line
Every station can add a defect, so good lines inspect between steps. The course shows where to check, what to measure and what to do with the result.
Know the Defects
Most SMT defects look small but come from clear causes in paste, placement or heat. You will learn to spot them and trace them back.
What You Will Learn
A practical path through the SMT process and the quality methods around it.
SMT process overview
The full flow from bare board to soldered assembly and the role of each station.
Paste and stencil printing
Paste behaviour, stencil design and the settings that control print quality.
Placement and reflow
Pick and place accuracy, reflow zones and how profiles affect joints.
Inspection methods
When to use solder paste inspection, automated optical inspection and X-ray.
Defects and root causes
Bridging, tombstoning, insufficient solder, voids and how to fix each one.
Quality metrics
Defect rates, first-pass yield and the standards used to judge a joint.
Keep Building Your Electronics Knowledge
Free calculators and guides from AeroTronicsLab to use alongside the course.
Get Certified in SMT Process and Quality
Join the course and learn how to build surface mount boards right the first time.
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