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IPC-A-620 Specialist
This 4-day, lectured course is a comprehensive, operator-level certification that teaches inspection and assembly criteria for all three classes of cable and wire harness assembly. This course is based on the IPC/WHMA-A-620, “Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies”, the most widely used inspection specification for the cable and wire harness assembly industry.
OPTIONAL HANDS-ON LABS
This is an optional, 1-day, hands-on lab for those who would like to practice the skills of the criteria they have learned throughout the week by following an assembly print and building a harness assembly.
What Students Receive
Everyone who successfully completes the program will receive:
- IPC/WHMA-A-620
- IPC Certificate of Training
- EPTAC Certificate of Training (Lab only)
Course Outline
Day 1
- Module 1:
- Introduction/Policy and Procedures
- Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies and Applicable Documents
- Cable/Wire Preparation
- Measuring Cable Assemblies
- Testing Cable Assemblies
- Review and testing
- Module 2:
- Crimp Terminations
- Insulation Displacement Connections
- Review and testing
Day 2
- Module 3:
- Soldered Terminations
- Review and testing
- Module 4:
- Connectorization
- Molding/Potting
- Review and testing
Day 3
- Module 5:
- Splices
- Review and testing
- Module 6:
- Marking and Labeling
- Wire Bundle Securing
- Shielding
- Cable/Wire Harness Protective Coverings
- Review and testing
Day 4
- Module 7:
- Coaxial and Twin axial Assemblies
- Review and testing
- Module 8:
- Solderless Wire Wraps
- Review and testing
Day 5 – Optional Hands-0n Labs
- Module 1: Lab Overview
- Review harness assembly print, materials and tooling
- Module 2: Wire Prep and Solder Termination – no soldering
- Cut and semi-stripping five wires
- Install wires onto the harness board
- Module 3: Lug Crimp Terminations
- Cut, strip and crimp two styles of lug-type terminals
- Install wires onto the harness board
- Module 4: Pin Crimp Terminations
- Cut, strip and crimp two styles of pin terminals
- Install wires onto the harness board
- Module 5: Coaxial Terminations
- Cut, strip RG59 wire; assemble two coaxial connections
- Install wires onto the harness board
- Module 6: IDC Terminations
- Cut, strip CAT5 wire; crimp two IDC connectors
- Install wires onto the harness board
- Module 7: Mass Terminations
- Cut, ribbon cable; crimp two mass termination connectors
- Module 8: Harness Securing
- Secure the cable using tie-wraps and lacing cord
