BTU’s Fred Dimock to Present Solder Reflow Fundamentals during SMTA Webtorial

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., March 30, 2016— BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing and alternative energy markets, today announced that Fred Dimock will present during the SMTA webtorial entitled, “Solder Reflow Fundamentals Understanding Thermal Profiles and Defect Mitigation” The webtorial is scheduled to take place April 26-28th.

This class is an extension of Solder Reflow Fundamentals – Understanding and Obtaining Profiles. It focuses on how the shape of reflow profiles affects various defects and what the SMT engineer/technician can do to eliminate them. During two 90 minute sessions, Mr. Dimock will discuss how the shape of reflow profiles affects various defects and what the SMT engineer/technician can do to eliminate them.

The course is designed for the SMT engineers/technicians that want a better understanding of the reflow process, identifies defects, and gives practical troubleshooting steps. This was a high rated workshop from SMTAI that you can attend right from your desk.

Dimock is the manager of process technology at BTU International in Massachusetts. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Design from Wentworth in Boston and a Bachelor’s Degree in Ceramic Engineering from the State University of New York at Alfred (SUNY). His extensive experience in thermal processing includes positions at Corning, General Electric and Osram-Sylvania before joining BTU.

For more information on this SMTA Webtorial click: http://www.smta.org/education/presentations/presentations.cfm#Seelig/Dimock

About BTU International
BTU International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amtech Group (Nasdaq: ASYS), is a global supplier and technology leader of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes to the electronics manufacturing and alternative energy markets. BTU equipment is used in the production of printed circuit board assemblies and semiconductor packaging as well as in the manufacturing of solar cells and nuclear fuel. BTU has operations in North Billerica, Massachusetts, and Shanghai, China, with direct sales and service in the U.S.A., Asia and Europe. Information about BTU International is available at www.btu.com.
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