Lubrication Filtration & Cleanliness

By Terry Harris

May 12, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

$45

A Reliable Process Solutions 1-hour webinar event focused on providing you practical content to improve your reliability program today.

This webinar will include presentation and discussion on:

• The importance of clean lube oils and greases
• How to filter lube oils and rate the filters
• How to keep grease clean before and during application
• The proper lube oil and proper grease for different applications
• How to determine re-lube frequency
• Auto application systems

Sign up is direct with Reliable Process Solutions. After payment they will forward the link for the GotoWebinar event or provided access to the recording. There are also options to buy bundles of webinars (3 for $129, 6 for $209 and all 12 in 2019 for $329. You determine which 3 or 6 topics you’d like to include in your bundle.

Reliability Engineering vs Quality Engineering

By Fred Schenkelberg

May 12, 2020 / 9am Pacific Time

I recently received a question about the differences, similarities, and which discipline is better concerning reliability and quality engineering. Some say reliability is a characteristic of quality, while I say reliability is quality yet over time.

Both use statistics, both support design or operations teams, both use an array of similar tools. At times the difference is really only on focus. Quality may focus on the consistent application of a specific color shade on a surface, whereas reliability focuses on that color lasting over time.

Let’s explore similarities and differences along with how to best work together to achieve results. Let’s discuss areas of overlap and confrontation. Let’s also examine how the different mindsets work, or don’t work when crossing from quality to reliability or vice-versa.

Optimizing Servicing Intervals and Witchcraft. There Actually is a Difference

By Chris Jackson

May 26, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

Ever wondered if your servicing intervals are ‘good’? Do you know what ‘good’ is? Are you servicing too much or too little? What happens if you service too much?

Do you use some basic equations in textbooks and plug in numbers which seem too simple and basic AND you don’t understand them (all at the same time)? If you have asked yourselves any of these questions, then this is the webinar for you.

A really simple, never done this before, please help me discussion on what it actually means to optimize servicing intervals. There is some basic statistics involves (… there has to be). But it doesn’t need to be that hard. And the reality is that most manufacturers don’t really know how you are going to use their product – so they always ask you to service too much. Which makes it LESS reliable.

Organizational Culture Change: Taking the Wake-Up Call

By Henry J. (Hank) Lindborg

May 14, 2020 / 9am Pacific Time

According to the World Economic Forum, “by 2022 – 42% of core skills required to perform existing jobs are expected to change” in the fourth industrial revolution. Organizations are morphing as technology disrupts work life. Even those that in past have embraced a culture of quality are challenged by digital transformation to redefine how their purpose, values and norms are shared. Uncertainty, accompanied by competing demands for flexible innovation and increased productivity, threatens engagement and leads to employee burnout. Some examples from “high tech” reveal cultures almost as undesirable as any formed in the first industrial revolution. So, how do we respond? This webinar describes the urgency of developing a Quality 4.0 culture. Taking a values-based perspective, Dr. Lindborg maps organizational culture and subcultures, offers advice on assessing cultural health, explores criteria for a cultural maturity model, and reviews methods for creating change, including the roles of leadership and consultants (sometimes, “insultants”).

Forget Human Error. Focus on this instead…

May 1, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

We are all human and therefore must acknowledge that as humans, we are prone to making mistakes. Labeling a problem simply as a case of “Human Error” is self-evident and shortsighted. Most concerning is that it misleads you from the ultimate purpose of your investigation. Instead, we are stuck with generic action items such as “Don’t mess up,” “Be more careful,” or “Follow the procedure” that do little to reduce risk. If you have seen any of these as an output from an investigation then you are all too familiar with this shortcoming.

During this webinar, we will challenge some of the conventional methods used to investigate human error that tend to focus on the human condition and leave you little to work with. Instead, we will demonstrate what to focus on during your investigation so that you can improve reliability in spite of the fact that we as humans err.

Ultrasound Assisted Lubrication & the UP 401 Digital Grease Caddy

May 1, 2019 / 10am Pacific Time

In this webinar we discuss the Ultraprobe 401 Digital Grease Caddy & how it will help you to rethink time-based lubrication. Knowing that improper lubrication is the leading cause of premature bearing failure, our UP 401 Digital Grease Caddy will allow you to:

• Know when to stop adding lubricant
• Measure the amount of lubricant added
• Trend bearing lubrication data

With an overview of how ultrasound assisted lubrication works and a demo the UP 401 Digital Grease Caddy – you’ll be sure to leave this session with lots of new ideas on how to improve and extend bearing life.

Ball Grid Array Rework – How to Do It Successfully

By Bob Willis

May 4, 2020 / 6:30-8am Pacific Time

Surface mount and BGA rework and repair can be straight forward if simple rules are followed. This presentation will give each delegate a step by step blueprint to introduce rework successfully into manufacture. Guidelines will be given on selecting rework equipment, materials and training procedures for defect free soldering. Bob Willis was the creator of the world’s first video tapes and interactive CD-ROM on BGA Technology, X-Ray Inspection and BGA Rework which are sold worldwide by IPC and SMTA

Topics included:

• Introduction to rework, where and why rework
• Soldering standards & defects, IEC, IPC, BT standards
• Temperature profiling rework sites
• Rework methods for:
• BGA, CSP and other area array package
• Hot gas/IR systems
• Rework of single/double sided boards
• Reballing BGA
• Rework related defects

Performing More Effective SWOT Analyses

By Steve Gompertz

May 4, 2020 / 10-11:30am Pacific Time

Analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats through a SWOT Analysis is a common tool for strategic planning for businesses, business units, departments, or projects.

The concept seems simple enough as the four elements are fairly easy to understand, but the results often seem to be subjective when the use of an “analysis” tool creates an expectation of more qualitative and definitive results.

This webinar presents a number of tips and tools to use to make this process much more effective in terms of producing more definitive and usable results.

Comparison of Rapid Tests for Coating Coverage & Benefits in Combining Conformal & Hydrophobic Coatings

By Laura Kent

May 5, 2020  / 6:30-8am Pacific Time

Evaluations of the effectiveness of coatings can currently take upwards of a 1000 hours using standard surface insulation resistance (SIR) measurements. With the NPL developed condensation test, initial screening and in-process quality control is available within 48 hours. Even shorter testing time periods may be possible with immersion testing and allow for the exploration of contamination tests, for example sea water and engine coolants.

Whilst traditional conformal coatings have been highly successful, they still absorb some moisture due to their polymeric nature. Issues have also arisen in terms of the coverage of fine details. The application of a hydrophobic coating, on its own or in addition to the conformal coatings may prove a potential solution to overcome these issues. This web in also looks at the application of these hydrophobic coatings using the NPL developed draft test standard, the combination of these and effects of ageing.

Behavior of Heat Activated Films

By Prabhat Janamanchi

May 5, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

Commercial electronic products use many types of adhesives such as pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) and Heat Activated Films (HAFs). In this webinar, properties of some common HAFs are discussed. The HAFs that will be discussed here are made of different thermoset and thermoplastic polyurethane blends. Unlike many other polymers (such as cross-linking epoxies) that stiffen and strengthen upon curing, Polyurethane HAFs soften and weaken upon curing. This has special consequences in terms of the reliability of the structures that are bonded with HAFs. In this study, the properties of a few common HAFs before and after curing are presented.

Thermal Fatigue Reliability of High-Performance Pb-Free Solder Alloys

By Richard Coyle, Ph.D.

May 5, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

Free for Everyone

Innovations in Pb-free solder alloy development are being driven by evolving application requirements. One key area for Pb-free solder alloy development is the need for alloys that can resist thermal fatigue damage in increasingly aggressive product use environments, while providing acceptable performance under drop, shock and vibration loading conditions. Pb-free solder alloys based on the SnAgCu system (SAC) typically have better fatigue life than traditional eutectic SnPb solder, but their thermal fatigue reliability is limited at higher operating temperatures. In response to the need for higher temperature performance, numerous new commercial Pb-free solder alloys are being developed and introduced. These alloys are based on the SAC system, but have significant solute additions to promote solid solution, dispersion, or additional precipitate strengthening at higher operating temperatures. This presentation addresses requirements, alloy evolution, and alloy metallurgy, along with the initial results from a major industrial consortia project that is evaluating thermal fatigue reliability of multiple high reliability solder alloys.

Building Inspections; Insulation, Air Leaks and Electrical

May 5, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

This webinar showcases a thermographer utilizing infrared thermography in different types of building inspections. Many inspections may only include checking for missing insulation or possible moisture intrusion. With the help of a qualified Electrician we’ll include electrical utilities and how to pin-point the exact location of an air leak.

Tips, Technology, and Tools for Next-Generation Machinery Alignment

By David Metz

May 6, 2020  / 8am Pacific Time

An aging workforce means younger people and newer tools tackling alignment issues in our modern rotating machines. With today’s adaptive alignment tools and technology, and some basic fundamentals, even the most complex alignment jobs can handled by anyone in the plant. There’s no need to rely on just a few experienced mechanics to perform high-precision work. Veteran machinist/millwright David Metz from PRUFTECHNIK shares his expertise on best practices for using next-gen solutions to address misalignment, soft foot, and more.

Ask the Expert or Stump the Chump

May 6, 2020  / 8am Pacific Time

How many times have you had questions come to mind and not had a source for an answer? Now you’ve got one. Our webinar is going to give our customers the opportunity to pose questions on any topic related to the exciting technology of Infrared Thermography. Equipment, applications, heat transfer theory, what have you. We want you to Ask The Expert, but you might end up Stumping The Chump. Fun, informative and interactive, let’s hear your inquires and get you the answers you need.

The Reliability Practitioners Survival Guide

By David Auda

May 6, 2020  / 8:30-10:30am Pacific Time

$200

Experience has shown me over and over again that many individuals that have responsibilities in the realm of Reliability would benefit greatly from an overview of the basics. By virtue of the definition of Reliability, coverage of probability, data analysis, preventive methods/tools along with some insights on Human Reliability would be considered essential. For the benefit of those who are embarking on the Reliability career path, those who have inherited Reliability responsibilities, and those who are dependent on the Reliability practitioner, this webinar will offer a practical guide for success. To make the disciplinary landscape even more challenging, it seems clear that those hoping to hire a Reliability practitioner have a dim understanding of what they need, based upon review of stated job requirements.

IFOV Webinar

May 6, 2020 / 10am Pacific Time

“I can see the target on the screen. My camera tells me the target is XX°. But you are telling me it may not be XX°, how does that work?” In this webinar we will discuss why there are two different distance measurements that effect how your camera reads the “hot spot”.

RAM Analysis For Process Industry: The Petrochemical Plant Production Modelling Case Study

By Eduardo Calixto

May 7, 2020 / 7am Pacific Time

Nowadays the biggest challenges in many organizations are related to prediction of system production efficiency, operational availability, reliability and maintainability as well as the identification and prediction of the future quantitative impact of the critical equipment. RAM analysis aims to determine system performance based on reliability and maintainability data as well as to define the critical equipment/component that may impact system performance. During this webinar we will demonstrate the RAM methodology applied to process systems in order to enable proper performance prediction based on reliability and maintainability data.

Validating Finite Element Simulations Through Physical Testing

By Michael Blattau

May 7, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

There are many factors that can lead to the wrong predictions from a simulation. One of the most common factors is using the incorrect material properties of a component in a Finite Element Analysis (FEA). This can occur through a lack of information provided in the manufacturer’s data sheet or the data itself doesn’t exist.

In this webinar, you will learn the reasons why an electronic assembly might fail reliability testing even when the FEA simulation predicted it should pass. This webinar will illustrate examples of physical tests that can be performed to ensure that realistic material properties are used in reliability testing and how to define material properties when there is incomplete data provided.

Flex and Rigid Flex: Materials, Design for Manufacturability and Real-World Advice

By Tara Dunn

May 7, 2020 / 9am Pacific Time

Free for members / $25 non-members

Flex and rigid flex are a significantly growing portion of the global PCB market. Whether you are starting with single- and double-sided flex, learning the ins and outs of rigid flex technology or just beginning to utilize additive processing for very fine line rigid flex, working with technology new to you is both exciting and challenging.

This presentation will be filtered with a fabrication perspective giving insight into materials selection criteria for base materials, coverlays and stiffeners, discuss design for manufacturability guidelines and cost and yield impacts and provide an overview of flex-specific manufacturing techniques.  This informative, fast-paced session will conclude with a collection of  real-world advice shared by the industries most experienced flex and rigid flex designers.

The Human Error Tool Box: A Practical Approach to Human Error

By Ginette Collazo

May 7, 2020 / 10-11:30am Pacific Time

$150

Human error is known to be the primary cause of quality and production losses in many industries. Although it is unlikely that human error will ever be eliminated, many human performance problems can be prevented. Human errors start at the design stage.

This course offers practical approaches and tools to address human performance issues in GMP related environments by using a particular methodology to correct, prevent and avoid reoccurrence of these matters.

Introduction to HALT & HASS Testing

May 7, 2020 / 10-11:30am Pacific Time

Learn how HALT testing can help decrease warranty costs and improve product reliability. This webinar will introduce you to the basics of HALT & HASS testing.
This webinar will cover:

• The difference between HALT testing and HASS testing
• Why HALT & HASS testing is becoming more popular among manufacturers
• Basic HALT & HASS steps
• Examples of the types of HALT & HASS tests
• When manufacturers benefit most from HALT & HASS testing

Valid Statistical Rationales for Sample Sizes

By John N. Zorich

May 7, 2020 / 10-11:30am Pacific Time

$150

This webinar explains the logic behind sample-size choice for several statistical methods that are commonly used in verification or validation efforts, and how to express a valid statistical justification for a chosen sample size.

The statistical methods discussed during the webinar include the following:

• Confidence intervals
• Process Control Charts
• Process Capability Indices
• Confidence / Reliability Calculations
• MTBF Studies (“Mean Tim

Motor Nameplate – The Things We Don’t Understand

May 7, 2020 / 10am Pacific Time

Understanding motor nameplates is essential in the performance of motor diagnostics and trending. It enables you to determine operating characteristics, ready comparison to “like” motors and enables monitoring performance and reliability of “like” motors. However, many times nameplates are utilized in simplistic form without regard to crucial information on the nameplate and a thorough understanding of other information. This webinar will explain the motor nameplate information especially the things overlooked or not fully understood.

Investigating Workplace Injuries

May 8, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

This Webinar demonstrates the use of the Cause Mapping method of root cause analysis to investigate workplace injuries. We’ll look at burns, contamination, slips/trips/falls and the most common, hand injuries, to better understand the factors influencing workplace injuries, how to effectively investigate these injuries, and how to reduce the number of injuries in the workplace.

Rapid (AGILE) Deployment and Execution of Integrated Systems Engineering Principles and Methods in Times of Major Disruption

By Steve Savoie

May 12, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

Steve has agreed to follow on from our April Webinars on Navigating through Crises and Business Continuity and Principles and tools of ISE that work in tough times too and share his learnings and experiences. He’ll focus on: 1–how rapidly get the right people in the right seats on the bus, 2–gain rapid alignment and built R2A2 (clear roles, responsibilities, rules, accountabilities, and authority structure), 3–how to work virtually to support agile requirements and huge sense of urgencies, 4–how to maintain ‘health’ of individuals and teams under tremendous stresses and strains, 5–what principles and methods of ISE and Lean and Six Sigma translate and how you have to modify/adapt/tweak and tune to meet different requirements.

Reliability and Defects Which Impact Wide Bandgap Power Electronics

By Dr. Christou

May 12, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

The state-of-the-art power switching devices made from SiC and GaN semiconductors contain a high density of crystal defects. Most of these defects are present in starting wafers and some are generated during device processing. There is little conclusive evidence so far on the exact role that the crystal defects play on device performance, manufacturing yield, and more importantly, long-term field-reliability especially when devices are operating under extreme stressful environments. This webinar will provide a review of the current state-of-the-art of SiC and GaN power semiconductor material technology, and the potential impact crystal defects may have on high-density power switching electronics. A review of silicon technology development and manufacturing evolution is made to draw a parallel between silicon and wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor power electronics. Finally, the bottlenecks which must be overcome in order to achieve high reliability power switching device technologies will be discussed.

Digital Reliability: 24/7 Real-Time Machinery Diagnostics

By Andrey Kostyukov

May 12, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

It’s well-known that the primary costs and losses in petroleum refining come from sudden failures of equipment. A distributed control system (DCS) supplies comprehensive information on the process and operation modes of the equipment. However, its health during operation escapes the attention of operators who continuously change process modes while controlling the process plant. Conventional solutions such as protection or condition monitoring systems are focused on the confining of consequences, but not on preventing breakdowns.

Takeaways

• What Digital Reliability and Real-Time Diagnostics mean
• What is the Real-Time Diagnostic COMPACS System
• How SROMM Technology – Safe Resource-saving Operation and Maintenance of Machinery converts engineering benefits into refinery’s profit

Confidence-Reliability Calculations and Statistically Valid Sample Sizes

By John N. Zorich

May 12, 2020 / 10-11:30am Pacific Time

$150

The webinar begins with a discussion of relevant regulatory requirements, as motivation for calculating “confidence/reliability”. Then, some vocabulary and basic concepts are discussed.

Next, detailed descriptions are given for how to calculate confidence/reliability for data that is either pass/fail (i.e., “attribute” data), normally-distributed measurement data, non-normally distributed measurement data that can be transformed into normality, or non-normally distributed measurement data that cannot be transformed into normality. Spreadsheets are shown as examples of how to implement the methods described in the webinar. A final discussion is provided on how to introduce the methods into a company.

12 Essential Skills Every Engineer Needs To Learn (2 days)

By Happy Holden

May 12 & 14, 2020 / 11-12:30 Pacific Time

$60 for members / $95 non-members

Presented in two parts, May 12th and 14th @ 11am-12:30pm US Pacific Time

The 12 engineering skills are just my opinion, but over the last 45 years, they have been what I have observed as the essential tools that engineers, including myself, needed to complete the Project, develop the Product, meet the Schedule, or solve the Problem. These were the important skills that got me the promotion, or the opportunity for a challenging job, etc.

Accelerate Decision Making with Faster Analysis and Data Search

May 13, 2020 / 7am Pacific Time

This webinar will reveal how engineers can rapidly get actionable insights from large quantities of sensor data using nCode software. A live demonstration of Aqira and nCodeDS will illustrate search capabilities that enable you to perform data-related queries, even down to the individual measurement channel. It will also show how using these search results together with scalable data analytics enables you to more rapidly solve your engineering challenges.

Lessons From the Pandemic to Help Maintenance & Reliability Pros be More Effective

By Ramesh Gulati

May 13, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread havoc across the globe, but has also brought key learnings that may change the way we do business forever. These likely will include more workplace protections such as hand sanitizer and PPE, more distance between workspaces and people, and a much heavier reliance on technology for sharing data, communicating, and collaborating. In this webinar, veteran reliability expert Ramesh Gulati discusses some of the early lessons learned and the impact they will have on maintenance and reliability teams going forward.

How to Diagnose the Root Cause of an Overheated Gearbox

By Evan Zabawski

May 13, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

Far too often an oil change is performed on an asset when poor oil analysis results reveal high levels of wear, yet this does not truly address the root cause of the wear. This presentation will use an example of a bearing with high wear debris alarms but no alarms on the lubricant properties to show how to detect a common issue frequently found in bearing applications. Through guidance on proper interpretation techniques, you will discover how to interpret an oil analysis report to determine the causes of the alarmed data, identify commonly misdiagnosed root causes and decide on the best course of action.

Learning Takeaways:

• Determine the Causes of Alarmed Data.
• Identify commonly misdiagnosed root causes and decide on the best course of action.

The Use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) Using Control Charts to Maintain Compliance in the Laboratory

By John C. Fetzer

May 13, 2020 / 10am Pacific Time

$150

Attend this webinar to learn how to understand control charts and their underlying statistics, how to choose variables to monitor, how to maintain the records and to plan adjustments.

There will be examples and walkthroughs of control chart implementation and use. A review of the relevant statistics will also be done.

What’s Missing in Your Root Cause Analysis Program?

May 15, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

During this FREE live Webinar, you’ll learn more about the five basic elements for establishing a comprehensive root cause analysis program: the method; measurements; roles in the investigation process; facilitation, documentation & storage; and review of the entire program.

Transformer Management 1 Course (TM1)

By Aris Pena, Chuck Baker, and Jonathan Karas

May 18-22, 2020 / Various times Eastern Time

$150 per webinar

SDMyers is now offering 9 online courses that compose the entire “Transformer Management 1” (TM1) course. Each course runs between 2 and 2.5 hours and cost $150. Receive a $200 discount when purchasing all 9 individual courses that make up the entire Transformer Management 1 course; use coupon code TM1 at check out.

Courses that apply are:

• Introduction to Reliability Centered Maintenance (May 18, 9-11am)
• Transformer Components & Functions (May 18, 1-3pm)
• Solid insulation Life & Aging (May 19, 9-11am)
• Insulating Liquids (May 19, 1-3:30pm)
• Oil Tests & Interpretation (May 20, 9-11:30am)
• Moisture in Transformers (May 20, 12:30-2:30pm)
• Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) & Furans (May 20, 3-5:30pm)
• Electrical Testing (May 21, 9-11:30am)
• Applied Transformer Maintenance (May 21, 1-3pm)

All times Eastern Time.

TM1 is the first step in obtaining the Master Transformer Maintenance Professional Certification awarded by SDMyers. The Live Online version of TM1 is equivalent to the Traditional Classroom version of TM1 and is therefore accepted toward the professional certificate program. More information regarding the Certifications available from SDMyers can be found in the file repository section of each course.

The Role of Data and Information (Engineered Management Systems) in Periods of Major Disruption

By Ben Amaba and Jared Frederici

May 19, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

The key points in the Webinar will be:

1–We can Engineer Management Systems in such a way as to support the new requirements for success posed by “Black Swan” events like we are experiencing.  We show you the approach to doing that.

2–the requirement to reduce ‘latencies/lags’ in data capture, data analytics, information processing, decision-making and then action taking and benefits realization are significantly heightened in the front, middle and back sides of ‘storms/battles’ we are in the midst of.

3–Now with more data than ever, AI has increased in applicability and benefits. AI needs data, talent and trust. “Let the data do the talking.” We can merge our general decision based approach or empirical knowledge with decisions, but AI can influence our perspective and accelerate things, reduce the latencies.

4–Integrated Systems Engineering is all about integrating People, Process, Strategy and Technology and we’ll discuss how Engineered Management Systems that take advantage of new IT, hyperconnectivity capabilities can enhance integration and business outcomes.

Knee Point Prediction and Anomaly Detection in the Capacity Fade of Lithium ion Batteries

By Weiping Diao

May 19, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

Lithium-ion batteries often exhibit a transition to a more rapid capacity fade trend (knee point) before hitting the 80% end-of-life threshold, which indicates the onset of a rapid deterioration of performance. Understanding the mechanisms that drive this phenomenon is valuable to battery manufacturers and device companies to mitigate or avoid the occurrence of knee points by improving battery design, manufacturing process, and management. This presentation will talk about the experimental plan and results from ongoing experiments. Modeling and predicting the two-stage nonlinear degradation trend under normal operating condition can shorten qualification testing time, provide guidance when scheduling battery replacements, and evaluate and plan secondary uses of batteries. An accelerated testing and modeling approach to predict the nonlinear degradation behavior will be discussed. The identification of the knee point is valuable to identify the more severe degradation trend, and can serve as metric to evaluate the reliability of lithium-ion batteries. This presentation will introduce the developed algorithm to identify the knee point.

SRE Practices for Resilience!

May 19, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

SRE thought leaders discuss resilience during a pandemic and how SREs can help their organizations adapt. Social distancing, remote work, and turbulent times mean that sites and services are being pushed to their limits, as are the people responsible for keeping them up and running. It’s more important than ever to band together, and foster continuous learning and camaraderie.

Low Temperature Solder: Enabling the Future

By Kevin Byrd

May 19, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

Free for Everyone

As trends in consumer electronics continue to drive thinner and lighter designs, managing SMT yields and product reliability when using SAC reflow is increasingly challenging. Recent solder paste development activities have been targeted at addressing the historical reliability challenges of Tin-Bismuth based low temperature solder (LTS) materials. These updated materials are showing great promise in meeting product requirements while enabling significant reductions in reflow peak temperature. This topic will review the status of Sn-Bi solders, requirements for effective conversion from SAC to LTS, and suggest areas that would benefit from additional industry research efforts.

Cooling Techniques for Electronic Equipment – Extensive Two Day Webinar

By Steve Carlson

May 19, 2020 / 8:30-12:30 Pacific Time

$800

This is a two day extensive webinar presented 4 hours each day. Attendees must participate in both days.

Don’t wait until your electronic equipment over-heats or fails because of poor cooling. Find out if your present systems are adequately cooled, how to avoid many common cooling problems and how to design efficient, reliable cooling systems for many different types of electronic cabinets. The purpose of this webinar is to show designers and engineers an overview of the quick methods for designing electronic equipment to withstand severe thermal environments without failing. Techniques are presented which will permit the evaluation and design of cost effective, compact cooling systems, without the aid of a large digital computer.

Learn simple design rules, and guidelines, which can improve the effective cooling of your sophisticated electronic components used in today’s military, industrial and commercial electronic systems. Learn methods for determining thermal stresses in lead wires and solder joints due to a mismatch in thermal expansions.

This course is based upon the popular book Cooling Techniques for Electronic Equipment by Mr. Dave Steinberg. Questions are encouraged during the webinar, to make sure each participant understands the design techniques and application presented.

Metrology: Statistical Analysis of Measurement Uncertainty

By John N. Zorich

May 19, 2020 / 10-11:30am Pacific Time

$150

The webinar begins with an examination of the fundamental vocabulary and concepts related to metrology. Topics include: accuracy, precision, calibration, and “uncertainty ratios”.

Several of the standard methods for analyzing measurement variation are then described and explained, as derived from AIAG’s Measurement System Analysis reference book. The methods include: Gage R&R (ANOVA method, for 3 gages, 3 persons, 3 replicates, and 10 parts), Gage Correlation (for 3 gages), Gage Linearity, and Gage Bias. The webinar ends with an explanation of how to combine all relevant uncertainty information into an “Uncertainty Budget” that helps determine the appropriate width of QC specification intervals (i.e., “guard-banded specifications”). Spreadsheets are used to demonstrate how to perform the methods described during the webinar.

HALT vs. ALT – Common Pitfalls and Key Factors for Successful Reliability Testing

By Kevin Lucan

May 20, 2020 / 7am Pacific Time

The similarity of reliability test names “Highly Accelerated Life Test” (HALT) and “Accelerated Life Test” (ALT) leads often to misunderstanding and confusion. To understand the differences between HALT and ALT requires a closer look. This webinar will provide an introduction and general overview about qualitative and quantitative reliability tests. We will also talk about HALT and ALT tests along with common pitfalls, key factors, advantages and disadvantages, and will answer the question why both test types are beneficial for the development of reliable products.

10 key steps to CMMS success

By Gregory Perry

May 20, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

Experts estimate that up to 70 percent of initial CMMS implementations fail to meet expectations. A CMMS implementation is not just about CMMS data. It also involves centering empirical asset health data within your own cohesive synergy involving people, processes, and technology. In this webinar, Gregory Perry, Fluke Reliability Senior Consultant, explores the 10 key steps that bring a focus and guidance to implementing your CMMS, setting you up for success.

Introduction to Design for Reliability

By Dock Brown

May 20, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

Recent improvements in simulation and modeling have made it possible to construct what has become known as a Digital Twin: a digital model with sufficient fidelity to capture both the structural configuration and the operational dynamics of a physical entity or system. However, this has placed burdens on organizations’ historical Design for Reliability (DfR) processes, requiring higher reliability at lower costs.

This webinar will discuss reliability assurance through the Requirements, Design, Conformance, and Support phases of product manufacturing and product use. It will also present a Reliability Physics design workflow that will help electronic manufacturers avoid product failures during qualification or in the field.

Introverted Leadership

By Karyn Ross & Leslie Henckler

May 21, 2020 / 9am Pacific Time

Free for Everyone

Do you worry, that because you’re an introvert, you don’t have the necessary skills to be a good leader…or that others in your organization won’t recognize your leadership ability?

Join Karyn Ross, international speaker, consultant, coach and author, as she interviews her mentor, Leslie Henckler, Director Business Process Efficiency at TriNet – a fabulous, introverted leader – about:

• What good leadership looks like
• The differences between introverted and extroverted leadership styles
• Helping your organization recognize the benefits of introverts in leadership roles
• Helping others ‘see’ your leadership strengths

We’ll also be answering your questions, so send them in advance, or ‘Ask Leslie’ during our session!

Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) Workshop

By Jonathan Karas

May 22, 2020 / 6-9am Pacific Time

$300

This course takes a deep dive into the importance of DGA, what industry standards state, how to use test interpretation tools, and how to apply the test results to increase the reliable life of the transformer. The instructor and class will work through actual test results, apply the different interpretation tools to the data, then work together to make recommendations for solutions for corrective action(s) on the unit. Attendees are encouraged to send along DGA test results from the transformers in their facility to use in this workshop.

Transformer Oil Sampling

By Aris Pena

May 22, 2020 / 10am-1pm Pacific Time

$300

This course reviews the proper and safe procedures needed to obtain a representative sample of dielectric fluids. It covers personal protective equipment, special care transformers, visual inspection, gauges, nameplates, sampling containers, proper methods and techniques, packaging, and applying nitrogen.

Implementation of CBM for a Successful Predictive Maintenance Program

By Vinay Sharma

May 26, 2020 / 6am Pacific Time

This presentation is about, how can we use every person in the factory as a condition monitoring engineer and that the condition monitoring does not require any specialization or higher education. Rather what it requires is the common sense and the slight knowledge of maintenance.Title of the presentation means, that if we want to run our factory predictive maintenance program successfully then, we have to work on the condition monitoring basics first and to educate our maximum staff for the condition monitoring. Because the predictive maintenance is the next step to the condition monitoring and it requires experienced analyst for fault diagnosis. On the other hand condition monitoring requires only the basic knowledge and can feed the analyst with useful information.

Learning Takeaways:

• Review and discuss Case Studies that use a simple condition method
• Understand the difference between condition monitoring and predictive maintenance

Introducing the Probability of Test Success into Efficient Planning of Reliability Demonstration Tests

By Thomas Herzig

May 26, 2020 / 7am Pacific Time

Success Run testing has shown to require huge oversizing of the tested components. The introduced probability of test success provides a novel tool in planning reliability demonstration tests to reveal the weaknesses of Success Run testing and enables studies of test strategies to find the most efficient test configuration for all kinds of applications.

Cooling of Integrated Electric Motors

By Prof. Patrick McCluskey

May 26, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

The substitution of electric motors for traditional combustion engines in vehicle drive systems is a major component of sustainable development. Compared to traditional combustion engines, electric motors have significantly higher efficiency coupled with reduced carbon and noise emissions. While these advantages have been exploited by the automotive industry for more than a decade in hybrid and electric cars, they are just now being investigated for use in large passenger aircraft. Aircraft applications, however, have their own unique challenges, including achieving > 1 MW levels of power at minimal weight. Such high power densities (>25 kW/kg), require the high efficiency achieved by integrating the power and control electronics with the motor in a small enclosure. An advanced thermal management system is needed to cool such a system, ensuring the temperatures of all components remain within safe limit under all conditions. Furthermore, the cooling system itself should be efficient (i.e. high COP), lightweight, and reliable.

Solder Reflow Fundamentals

By Fred Dimock

May 26, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

Free for members / $25 non-members

This webinar is based on the solder reflow fundamentals class and reflow section of the Jump Start Program that has been presented at SMTAI in Rosemont, IL. It is designed for the new SMT engineers/technicians or current engineers that want a better understanding of the reflow process. It discusses recipes vs. profiles, heat transfer in a reflow oven, oven control, why profiles are shaped the way they are, and how to obtain profiles. Additional topics of discussion include TC accuracy and mounting, profilers, test vehicles, and process windows.

Transformer Life Extension – Knowing & Controlling the Life of Your Transformer

By Aris Pena

May 27 & 28, 2020 / 7-9am Pacific Time

$195

This course provides key information on:

• The best ways to manage moisture problems
• The benefits of reclaiming vs. letting it go another year
• Management of the temperature to extend the life… additional cooling?
• Review your policy on utilizing inhibitors in your dielectric fluids

This 4-hour session will be held over a two-day period to allow it to fit into your busy schedule.

How Wireless Technology is Enabling Remote Work and Changing Predictive Maintenance

By Dan Bradley

May 27, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

Advances in technology have provided step-changes in predictive maintenance programs. Digital technology enables remote monitoring of asset condition, which is more relevant in today’s current situation than ever before. Continuous, wireless monitoring leads to improved flexibility, increased safety and efficiency, ultimately making operations more nimble and competitive. The webinar will share real results from customers’ programs, as well as lessons learned for setting up and and scaling an IIoT-based asset reliability program.

Attendees will receive a free whitepaper that outlines How Wireless and Cloud can advance existing PdM programs.

Learning Takeaways

• How wireless and cloud technologies can make PdM analysts more efficient and improve diagnostics
• Common challenges companies have in setting up and scaling IIoT / Industry 4.0 programs
• How companies are using multiple parameters and integrating with existing plant systems to improve PdM programs

Extensión de Vida Confiable de su Transformador – Conociendo y Controlando la Vida de su Transformador

By Aris Pena

May 27 & 28, 2020 / 2-4pm Eastern Time

Este curso proporciona información vital sobre:

• Las mejores maneras de manejar los problemas de humedad
• Los beneficios de la regeneración vs. esperar al próximo año.
• Gestión de la temperatura para prolongar la vida… enfriamiento adicional?
• Revise su política sobre la utilización de inhibidores en sus fluidos dieléctricos

Esta sesión de cuatro horas se realiza en un periodo de dos días para acomodar su apretada agenda del día.

Optimizing Conformal Coating Coverage for Improved Environmental Corrosion Protection

By Chen Xu Ph.D.

May 28, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

Free for members / $25 non-members

Conformal coating is widely used to provide environmental protection for electronics in challenging environments with high relative humidity, corrosive gas and dust concentration as well as in coastal environments. Although the physical and chemical properties of conformal coatings are often characterized and studied, very little research has been done to understand the effectiveness of conformal coating in protecting electronics in various harsh environments. This work examines the effect of conformal coating coverage, especially the coating thickness, on the environmental protection of the conformal coating. Results of optimizing coating coverage and quality control will also be presented.

Better Alternatives to AQL Sampling Plans for Risk Management in Incoming QC

By John N. Zorich

May 28, 2020 / 10-11:30am Pacific Time

$150

The pros and cons of the 2 most widely used sampling plans (ANSI Z1.4, and Squeglia’s C=0) are examined in detail, focusing especially on the weaknesses of such plans in regards to meeting regulatory requirements.

Real-world examples are provided for how using such sampling plans leads to production of non-conforming product.

The advantages of “confidence/reliability” calculations are explained. Such calculations are demonstrated for Attribute data (pass/fail, yes/no data) as well as for variables data (i.e., measurements). If variables data is “Normally distributed” the calculations are extremely simple. The webinar explains how to handle “non-Normal” data, and provides the methods, formulas, and tools to handle non-normality.

5-Why DOs and DON’Ts

May 29, 2020 / 8am Pacific Time

A widely known tool that is regularly misused.An accurate 5-Why provides a simple way to start a cause-and-effect analysis. This Webinar covers some important DOs and DON’Ts that will explain how the technique is confused and how it should be used.

Topics will include:

• 5-Why Basics and Benefits
• Drawbacks and Misuse of a 5-Why
• Does a 5-Why align with a Cause Map®?