Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 08 16:16:24 EST 2019 | emeto
Hello, we keep having new individual tools for trimming TH components to the right length. Does anyone know where I can find a more universal mechanical tool that covers multiple component pitch and sizes? I am interested in buying such a tool.
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 28 18:59:14 EST 2023 | triplettx3
lead o matic is one we use for trimming leads after wave solder
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 19 07:02:09 EDT 2016 | trwertz
I'm looking for a hand held lead trimming set of cutters with a catch bag for the leads. Has anyone seen this before? I found a few from Chinese websites but need something from a US link.
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 20 07:10:14 EDT 2016 | pjchonis
EBSO is headquartered in Germany and has a full line of lead trimming equipment. The lead trimmers are sold in the US through A-Tek Systems Group (atekllc.com)
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 11 19:04:06 EST 2023 | SMTA-64387074
Looking for information on lead trimming after wave solder. Does anyone do this through automated equipment? I know ideally parts would be cut to length before insertion and not trimmed after wave solder but sometimes that is cost prohibitive. When n
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 28 21:28:36 EST 2023 | emeto
What type of PCB? What type of component?..... There are TH components that should not be trimmed at all. Some are sensitive to fractures, other times it is a bad design combination between board design and lead need trimming. Overall try to trim bef
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 29 13:30:43 EDT 2016 | gregp
Versatec specializes in the remanufacture of Contact Systems machines, most notably the CS-400E component locator with programmable cut and clinch. these machines are field proven over the past two decades and provide many benefits when utilized: 1.
Electronics Forum | Wed Dec 13 04:30:33 EST 2023 | ttheis
Are components that need to be trimmed available on a reel? A lead trimmer that cuts from a reel of TH parts is fast and avoids post trimming. We also tried a bench top lead trimmer and its a terrible process; sold the machine after the first day. Bo
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 19 09:06:00 EDT 2016 | davef
We used to use those, back in the bad old times. basically, it's a router with a blade on it that is used to trim the leads of PTH components that are mounted on boards. Nasty process. Difficult to control. Messy, firing cut leads all over the plac
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 30 21:15:51 EST 2001 | davef
You seem to pretty far from shore to begin thinking about boats and floatation devices. Most laser trimmers are used by: * Semiconductor fabricators * Resistive component fabricators * Hybrid circuit assemblers Component fabricators and hybrid [
