IPC/WHMA-A-620
IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies enjoyed immediate international acceptance since its first release in 2002 and quickly became the most important process, materials and inspection standard for the cable and wire harness industry. Developed with the support of the Wire Harness Manufacturer’s Association, the document and training programs have been published in several languages and the standard has earned an international reputation as the source for end-product acceptance. Now updated to lead-free for terminal soldering criteria, IPC/WHMA-A-620 has been embraced by original equipment manufacturers and electronics manufacturing services companies worldwide. Below are the key details about the IPC/WHMA-A-620 about the classes:
Overview of IPC/WHMA-A-620
- Standard Name: IPC/WHMA-A-620, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies.
- Focus: Visual criteria for quality acceptance of cable and wire harness assemblies.
- Audience: Assembly process engineers, quality assurance supervisors, training managers and others responsible for the quality and reliability of cable and wire harness assemblies are excellent candidates for the program.
- Purpose: To provide guidelines for assessing the quality and reliability of assembled Cable and Wire harness assemblies.
Key Topics Covered
- General:
- Applicable Documents.
- Preparation.
- Measuring Cable Assemblies and Wires.
- Testing.
- Crimp Terminations:
- Insulation Displacement Connection.
- Soldered Terminations:
- High Voltage Applications.
- Connectorization:
- Over-Molding/Potting.
- Ultrasonic Welding:
- Splices.
- Marking/Labeling:
- Securing.
- Finished Assembly Installation.
- Coaxial and Biaxial Cable Assemblies
- Harness/Cable Electrical Shielding:
- Cable/Wire Harness Protective Coverings.
Duration of Classes
- Classes typically last 4 days depending on the level of certification and scope of material.
- Recertification classes are often shorter.
Training Materials
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 Standard Document (available in multiple languages).
- Visual aids and slides for defect recognition.
- Hands-on inspection exercises (for CIS and CIT).
Who Should Attend?
- Quality Assurance/Control Professionals.
- Test Engineers and Inspectors.
- Manufacturing Engineers.
- Assembly Line Operators
- Sales Teams
- Buyers/Quoters