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Techniques, tips, and helpful information
about circuit board rework and repair.


This free newsletter is a publication of
Circuit Technology Center and CircuitMedic.

November 24, 2009

About Us
For over 25 years Circuit Technology Center has been the world's most innovative specialist in circuit board rework and repair. Whether supporting you with our comprehensive services or with products from our CircuitMedic brand, our mission is simple. Save you money, save you time, and make your company more profitable.

Jeff Ferry, President
Peter Vigneau, GM
Andy Price, Sales Manager

Seeking Perfection?
Get it right the first time
BGA component rework is a demanding, exacting business. Next time you need BGA rework, give a call to the experts.
Circuit Technology Center

Test Your Knowledge
How many times is the capacity of a pipe increased if the diameter is doubled?
See the answer below.

Did You Know?
The average North American car contains 300 pounds of plastics.

A Circuit Board Operating Room
In one benchtop kit
The Professional Repair Kit is the most complete and most versatile circuit board repair kit you'll find anywhere. Repair damaged surface mount and BGA pads, plated holes, conductors, base board... It's the total package.
CircuitMedic

image Choosing The Right Operator for BGA Rework

Can every operator handle your BGA rework equally well? In real life, in all but just a few situations, the answer is no. Why is this so? Many factors come into play, including experience, manual dexterity, and sometimes just plain talent. It is critical to have your most "BGA-inclined" operators handle your most demanding BGA rework.

Certainly, there is delicacy involved in making such assignments, to make sure that all operators understand the reasons and know that they are being treated fairly, but that level of personnel management is not the focus of ...

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image Overcoming Press-in Fastener Damage

Press-in Fasteners are a simple, yet very important element of printed circuit assembly. As pictured in Figure 1, they are self-clinching fasteners that permit the mounting of heavy structures onto relatively thin circuit board substrates.

When inserted properly, in the correct location, Press-in Fasteners provide an elegant solution to various chassis, heat sink, stiffener, and other hardware ...

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image Jumper Wires Basics

The need to attach jumper wires to circuit board assemblies is inevitable. Essentially, jumper wires fall into three basic categories: Those that are considered a component and part of the original design.

Those that are added after the original design and fabrication to effect a modification and ...

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Please Note - We Have Moved
Our New Address:
Circuit Technology Center
22 Parkridge Road
Haverhill, MA 01835 USA

Before you consider the scrap barrel
Think about the impact on your bottom line
What happens to your valuable circuit boards when they're damaged? Can you repair them reliably? You might be surprised.
Circuit Technology Center

Quote of the Day
"If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail."
Abraham Maslow

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"Having spent the last six years of my life reading, writing and studying, I'd like to find an executive position that doesn't require any mental activity."
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen

Test Your Knowledge
How many times is the capacity of a pipe increased if the diameter is doubled?
Answer: Four  

Past Issues
December 14, 2009
November 23, 2009
October 27, 2009
September 29, 2009
August 25, 2009
July 28, 2009
June 24, 2009
May 26, 2009
April 27, 2009
March 25, 2009


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