IPC/WHMA-A-620
IPC/WHMA-A-620 certified wire harness manufacturing with trained operators, standardized inspection criteria, and Class 1, 2, and 3 capability.
IPC/WHMA-A-620 Elements
Key elements of the IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard.
Workmanship Standard
Industry-accepted acceptance criteria
Certified Operators
Trained and certified production staff
Visual Inspection
Standardized inspection criteria
Class 1, 2, 3
Different workmanship classes
Crimp Acceptance
Terminal crimp quality criteria
Training Programs
Ongoing operator certification
Workmanship Excellence
IPC/WHMA-A-620 defines the workmanship standard for wire harness manufacturing. Our certified operators and inspectors ensure your harnesses meet these globally recognized acceptance criteria.
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 certified
- Trained and certified operators
- Class 1, 2, and 3 capable
- Standardized inspection criteria
- Crimp quality requirements
- Solder joint acceptance
- Documentation and traceability
- Continuous training programs
Standard Details
Our IPC/WHMA-A-620 program specifications.
The Industry Standard
IPC/WHMA-A-620 is the globally accepted standard for wire harness workmanship. Working to this standard ensures your harnesses meet consistent, objective acceptance criteria.
Class 1
General purpose
Class 2
Dedicated service
Class 3
High performance
Certified
Trained personnel
IPC/WHMA-A-620 Wire Harness Workmanship Standard
As an IPC/WHMA-A-620 certified manufacturer, OurPCB builds wire harnesses and cable assemblies to the industry-recognized workmanship standard. Our certified operators and inspectors ensure every harness meets or exceeds acceptance criteria for crimping, soldering, and assembly.
Class 1, 2, and 3 capability accommodates different product requirements. Class 2 serves industrial and automotive applications requiring extended life. Class 3 supports aerospace, defense, and medical high-reliability products.
Crimp quality acceptance criteria define proper terminal crimping. Solder joint requirements ensure reliable connections. Visual inspection per IPC standards identifies workmanship defects. Pull force testing verifies crimp retention.
Ongoing training programs maintain operator and inspector certification. Our quality systems per ISO 9001 integrate IPC workmanship requirements. Testing capabilities verify assembly quality beyond visual inspection.
IPC/WHMA-A-620 provides objective acceptance criteria recognized worldwide. Our IATF 16949 automotive and ISO 13485 medical certifications complement IPC workmanship standards. Contact us to discuss workmanship requirements for your wire harness applications.
IPC/WHMA-A-620 FAQ
IPC/WHMA-A-620 is the industry standard for acceptability of cable and wire harness assemblies. It defines workmanship requirements for crimping, soldering, cable preparation, and assembly that are recognized worldwide.
Class 1 is for general purpose products with functional requirements. Class 2 is for dedicated service products with extended life. Class 3 is for high-performance products where failure is critical. Each has progressively stricter requirements.
Yes, our production operators and inspectors are trained and certified to IPC/WHMA-A-620. Certification is maintained through ongoing training and recertification to ensure current knowledge.
We work to all three classes based on customer requirements. Class 2 is common for industrial and commercial products. Class 3 is used for aerospace, medical, and other high-reliability applications.
IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified
Wire harness manufacturing to the industry workmanship standard with certified operators and standardized inspection criteria.