Box building is a combination of PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies), cable/wire harnesses and other electronic/mechanical components, which when assembled form a functional unit.

The course is a mix between theory and practice. Participants will be working with process requirements for materials and assembly. Content of the course is based on IPC-A-630 and IPC-HDBK-630.

The course will, among other subjects, be focusing on these main topics:

• Design considerations for box building
• Processes for metal/non-metal materials
• Processes for composite materials
• Materials
  • Choice of materials
  • Surface finish
• Joining techniques
  • In general
    • Choosing the correct tools
  • Welding
    • Choosing the welding method
  • Soldering
    • Choosing the soldering method
  • Riveting
    • Choosing rivets and method
  • Screws
    • Choosing screws and method
      • Tightening torque
      • Practical assignment with screw assembly
  • Conductive bonding
    • Choice of glue and method
• Cable and wire harness assemblies
  • Choosing connectors
  • Choosing wires
  • Installing the wire harness
  • Choosing the correct tools
• Verification and validation
  • Standards
  • Methods

The course is aimed at production employees working with box building, people from the engineering department as well as designers.