IPC Logo
IPC Professional Development Online brings industry experts to you. Your registration fee includes all individuals participating with one log-in, so gather the team and discover answers to your pressing questions.
IPC Online Education: 2012 Winter Webinars
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About TH Soldering But Were Afraid to Ask: Understanding Selective Soldering Processing and Manufacturability
Bob Klenke, ITM Consulting
Thursday, January 26
10:00 am–11:00 am, Central time


Member: $75
Industry Rate: $100


This session provides a comprehensive review of through-hole soldering basics that will benefit engineering staff members and managers: ideal training for new hires and a refresher course for veterans. It is intended for personnel experienced in SMT and through-hole assembly but who want to improve their expertise in implementing and troubleshooting the processes, equipment and materials involved in modern assembly technology. Get perspective on how to implement and optimize the selective soldering process in an effective manner.

What you will learn
  • Fundamentals of through-hole soldering
  • Solderability
  • Solder alloys
  • Flux deposition and flux activation
  • Thermal profiling
  • Through-hole design guidelines
  • Quality measurement
  • Troubleshooting guidelines
  • Process optimization
  • Preventative maintenance
About the Instructor
Bob Klenke is a consultant in the PCB assembly industry, working with EMS companies and OEMs to solve assembly problems and optimize facility operations. His career spans more than 25 years at Siemens, Plexus and Philips.
Register Now
Calculate your start time. All sessions will run from
10:00 am to 11:00 am, Central time (Chicago).