Topics include polymer basics, resin types, curing mechanisms, thermal issues, and comparisons of material types and performance. There is a special section on conductive adhesive materials and conduction mechanisms. The workshop concludes with a discussion on dispensing and curing processes. There are laboratory demonstrations on materials processing. This course should be of interest to anyone interested or using potting, encapsulating, or conductive adhesives for die attach or solder replacement.
Laser welding is a versatile process for non-contact welding applications.
Because of its low heat-input and small spot size, it is commonly used for hermetic sealing of packages for pacemakers and electronic modules. Laser welding is also used for spot welding applications in manufacturing of batteries and sensors. Because the laser is a unique and sometimes misunderstood tool, this workshop will cover the fundamentals and laser operation. Each student is encouraged to bring a real or perceived application case study to share with the class. This workshop presents the basics of brazing and soldering.