Ken,

Below are 2 opportunities you might take advantage of.

Regards,

Ed Popielarski
QTA Machine
27291 Jardines
Mission Viejo, Ca. 92692

Phone:949-581-6601
Fax: 949-581-2448

WWW.QTA.NET

Be true to your work, your word, and your friends.
Henry David Thoreau


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From: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 9:41 AM
Subject: SMTA Lead-Free - Don't miss this opportunity to attend


> The SMTA Proudly Presents:
>
> Implementing Lead-Free Assembly at Your Facility
> June 24, 2004
> Asymtek
> Carlsbad, CA
>
> This full day workshop will be taught by industry renowned expert
> Dr. Ronald Lasky, Indium Corporation of America/Dartmouth
> College.
>
> Cross the Line to Lead Free!
> You are at the point of transition from a theoretical
> consideration to the practical implementation of lead-fee
> electronic assembly.  You have gathered information, knowledge,
> materials, equipment and advisors.  Soon you will deposit the
> lead-free solder paste onto the stencil, load up the lead-free
> components, adjust the reflow profile, and cross the line.  It is
> a risky moment.   We can help ensure that you meet the 2006
> deadline!
>
> Noted Process Expert and holder of SMTA's Prestigious Founder's
> Award, Dr. Ronald Lasky will bring you to that line, deliver
> final tips and pointers, impart knowledge, words of wisdom, and
> even an enhanced network of experts to lean on.  These teachings
> will enable you to Cross the Lead-Free Line.
>
> Agenda:
> - The Need: A review of current legislation & practices in
> lead-free electronics assembly
> - Alloys: The current alloys in use, and why and how they were
> selected
> - PWB finishes for lead-free assembly
> - Component concerns in lead-free assembly
> - Best practices in SMT processes for lead-free assembly
> - Case Study: Implementing lead-free to assemble one million cell
> phones; Motorola Experience
> - Establishing your lead-free implementation plan
>
> For information on this one day event...
> http://www.smta.org/education/academy/academy.cfm#lead-free
>
> Cost to attend is $425 for SMTA members and $525 for non-members.
>
> We look forward to seeing you on June 24th!

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From: Surface Mount Technology
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 8:00 AM
Subject: Lead-Free Webcast Event







            Sponsored by:






            Lead-free Electronics Webcast

            An Interactive Online Seminar
            Sponsored by Agilent Technologies and Vitronics Soltec
            Moderated by Gail Flower, SMT Editor-in-Chief

            Tuesday, June 29, 2004
            10:00 A.M. PDT | 1:00 P.M. EDT | 17:00 GMT



            This event is the first in a series of lead-free educational
webcasts with the leaders in the industry speaking to their area of
expertise.

            Because it is the first in the series, the June 29th
presentation, Lead-free: An Overview will cover a broad expanse of topics.

            The experts will cover:
              a.. Rules and regulations globally, including deadlines,
enforcement agencies, and related topics

              b.. Materials choices, including specialized regulations,
capabilities and limitations

              c.. Equipment changes/adjustments to fit the requirements of
new materials

              d.. Test and Inspection

            Meet the experts and ask them your questions directly via this
one-hour Webcast in an unbiased, straightforward presentation.

            Other upcoming Webcasts on lead-free topics will occur:
              a.. October 5 - Lead-free Materials in Detail

              b.. January 18, 2005 - Lead-free Equipment Specifics

              c.. March 15, 2005 - Lead-free Rework Adjustment

            To learn more about the lead-free conversion and how it affects
your firm, tune in to this important discussion presented by the top experts
in the field.

            Don't miss out -- register for our online seminar today!







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