Academy

Basic cable and wire training

Basic
You get an introduction to the cable and wire processing process. You will find out what a crimp connection should look like. Get acquainted with different components and materials for processing cable and wire. Discover the consequences of an incorrect stripping length or a wire cut on the quality. At the end of this training...

Basic training SMD

Basic
Get to know the wonderful world of SMT. Together, we analyse a typical SMD assembly line and look at the different processes, functions and settings. Get a better understanding of the operation of your production line and learn to understand the SMT process behind it. After this training, you will be able to analyse and...

BGA Rework & Repair Advanced

Advanced
Training where the focus is on teaching the details and background of BGA rework. After this training, an operator will be able to face all rework challenges independently.

BGA Rework & Repair Basic

Basic
Training where the focus is on teaching the basic principles of BGA rework. After this training, an operator can find his way in this process.

Customer-specific training courses

Basic Advanced
Smans is happy to help you get the best out of your employees and train them to become experts. Would you like tailor-made training, fully customised to the needs of your employees? Contact us via the form and tell us what you are looking for. We will be happy to look into the possibilities.

Flux in the soldering process

Advanced
Flux is indispensable for the success of your soldering process. In this theoretical training course, we teach you everything you need to know about the various compositions, properties, test methods and residues. Topics such as the chemical side, classification and reliability of flux components are also covered.

Introduction of ionising radiation into SMT

Basic
Ionising radiation or X-ray can be used to count components on a reel very quickly or to reveal hidden defects on finished boards. You don’t have to attend this training in a protective suit, we keep it completely safe. You will be introduced to ionising radiation and its use in an SMT environment. We will...

Low melting point soldering

Advanced
Lead-free soldering at low temperature is a solution when using temperature-sensitive materials. Thanks to this training, you learn to assess whether it is applicable to your production. You will find out what the advantages of this process are, what the limitations are and what you have to take into account.

Manual soldering advanced

Advanced
Manual soldering is still a challenge. Components are often damaged or defective even before they are mounted on the PCB. Thanks to the right techniques and settings, you will be able to recognise good and bad soldered joints and adjust them in time. We go through the different types of soldering irons, solder flux and...

Manual Soldering Basic

Basic
We teach you the principles of manual soldering. The correct choice of soldering tip, temperature and soldering techniques are explained. You can independently assess most situations and complete most manual soldering challenges.

Reflow soldering for PCB

Advanced
In this training course, you get an in-depth study of the reflow soldering process. Step by step, we look at how to set up and measure a reflow profile. We look at melting points and alloys and how the temperature changes over time.

Selective soldering for PCB

Advanced
If you want to manufacture top-quality PCBs with classic components (THT) by machine, selective soldering is the solution. We go through the machine requirements and limitations, phenomena such as oxidation and solderability. An in-depth theoretical training course on selective soldering, settings, preconditions and fault appearance.

Soldering for beginners

Basic
This basic course introduces you to soldering. Basic concepts such as melting point, soldering temperature, flux and residue are clearly explained. At the end of the training you will know exactly how to make a good solder joint.

Stencil printing SMT

Advanced
After this course, concepts such as fine pitch, stencil thickness, print gap and squeegee angle will be completely clear to you. We will analyse a typical SMD stencil printer and look at the materials used, such as solder paste and cleaning fluids.

Ultrasonic Welding

Advanced
Find out everything about the ultrasonic welding process. What are the advantages of ultrasonic welded connection as opposed to splice crimping? Learn what a good final compaction or welded joint should look like. Together we analyse an ultrasonic device and discover the consequences of a wrong setting parameter on the quality. At the end of this...

Wave soldering for PCB

Advanced
In this in-depth theoretical and practical training course, we teach you everything you need to know about wave soldering, the process and variables. We look at the consumables, their chemical side and the machine settings. Together, we analyse possible soldering faults and corresponding solutions.

Advanced soldering

Advanced
In this in-depth course we teach you the tricks of the trade. How do you solder precisely and without errors? What are the preconditions and fault patterns? We delve deeper into the metallurgical and chemical side and study phenomena such as oxidation, design rules and solderability. For each process type, we look more closely at...

Knowledge portal

Why Step Stencils are indispensable in your PCB assembly

Miniaturization of electronic devices and components is a real trend. Designers are constantly working on the edge of the physical limits of manufacturability. As a result of this the apertures in stencils are always getting smaller. Who still remembers the times that a chip component of 2 by 3mm was really small? Nowadays components of...

Whitepaper | SMD Production – NOT made in China

More purchasing and production closer to home give us more security and make us independent of a few superpowers. But what about the cost price? Aren’t they much higher given the high labour costs in Western Europe?     To be able to compete in this reshoring, we need to “use the necessary hands as optimally...

Whitepaper | Save energy in your production process with vapor phase

In times when energy is very precious and we have to take care of nature, it pays to take a closer look at your existing soldering processes for SMD / SMT components. The vapour phase process offers a perfect alternative with the advantage of requiring up to 75% less electrical power.     In this whitepaper...

Whitepaper | Growing in times of electrical components scarcity

The global supply chain of electronic components has been under enormous pressure for some time now.   Components are hard to get and prices are skyrocketing. Experts say that we should not delude ourselves too much that this issue will resolve itself in the near future. This is because the need for a microchip, for example, is...

Whitepaper | Ferrules are scarce – Challenge or opportunity?

A product that has recently been in remarkable short supply in the cable and wire processing sector is the wire end sleeve or ferrule. Insulated end sleeves offer additional protection when processing electronic conductors. The plastic housing provides additional stability and durability for electronic applications with vibrations or shocks. An indispensable product for machine builders or OEMs! Unfortunately,...
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