Electronics Forum | Tue May 23 20:39:37 EDT 2000 | Dave F
Scott: Sounds like fun: � Solder joint strength in pull/shear varies with lead geometry, solder volume, lead metal/metallization, and the test method. � Among things, IPC-TM-650 talks to getting pads off-of boards. For instance: Method 2.4.8 is for
Electronics Forum | Fri Apr 06 11:37:19 EDT 2001 | raton
We had the same problem years ago when we started using a radial inserter. The inserter would dutyfully insert and clinch the leads. The problem in our case was the component body sealing to the fab, especially on electrolytics caps with a film jac
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 20 15:53:52 EDT 2007 | erhard
Manufacturing already tried to get a design change but no chance. I guess because the designer is afraid the components could get bent too much if they are mounted with a stand off. Of course everyone who has to manufacture this fist sais: why don't
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 20 05:53:26 EDT 2007 | erhard
Hello all, we are about to modify a Universal Radial 5 so the machine will be able to insert radial components with lead pitch 3.5mm and 5mm. The 3.5mm components are ELCOs which are getting inserted all the way to the component body so they sit fi
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 23 16:19:14 EDT 1998 | Dave f
| I have been requested to explore the possibilities of using an inline lead trimmer in our manufacturing process. I have a few questions I need answered. | 1. Can anyone recommend a good model of trimmer for in-line use? | 2. We do double sided SMT,
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 17 11:29:49 EDT 2007 | coop
I am looking for a radial lead former/trimmer I have some radial caps that I need to get up off the board. I am looking for a higher volume automatic machine. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 17 15:28:35 EDT 2007 | electronhose
I've used both GPD and Hepco formers. The Hepco radial former is this one: http://www.hepcoblue.com/1800.htm The GPD radial former is this one: http://www.gpd-global.com/text/product/cf9.htm The GPD offers more custom die sets and variations th
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 17 16:02:17 EDT 2007 | patrickbruneel
In my previous life these lead forming machines were my favorites (very reliable). http://www.streckfuss.com/lead_form.htm#Radial%20Cut%20and%20Form
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 11 18:16:40 EST 2007 | slthomas
I won't even guess, but I would suggest that if you don't get much help here (pretty tough question), you might try dogging somebody at IPC. They seem to have a pretty good handle on that kind of stuff. All I know for sure is that we shipped a worki
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 13 09:38:05 EDT 2007 | slthomas
Do you already have machines or are you shopping? If you're shopping and looking at used machines from Universal, get AT LEAST a Radial Lead III and preferably a V or VIII. The Radial Lead II is well past it's prime, especially for someone that's jus
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