Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 19 15:16:47 EST 2014 | warwolf
Interesting, see we used to do a large amount of PTH but we have been able to convert most of those parts to SMT now. the majority of our PTH is connectors. I am doing some research as to the types of through hole assembly that still remain.- This d
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 19 15:48:48 EST 2014 | gregp
Thank You Adam...this is the type of input I am looking for. To summarize, you are an OEM that has gone through the process to remove most through hole parts from your assemblies. Those that remain are primarily connectors which may not require lea
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 17 13:43:39 EST 2014 | gregp
So we all know through hole assembly hasn't been completely eradicated. I am doing some research as to the types of through hole assembly that still remain. My questions are related to through hole requirements and past, current and future methodol
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 13 08:17:13 EDT 2013 | gregp
Hello Action_101, We are pretty much on the same wavelength as far as moving the cut and clinch and leaving the board stationary. It is the first I have heard about the cut and clinch being difficult to work on but you worked on them so your opinio
Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 10 10:38:12 EDT 2013 | rway
Most of the PTH components are manually inserted. Some are auto-placed by our UIC machine. The parts are preped before install, so there is no need to trim the leads afterwards. The boards go through wave solder. The UIC machine has a clincher on
Electronics Forum | Sun Nov 23 20:37:36 EST 2014 | gregp
Hi J_Dub, thanks for the continued info...Of course selective soldering would be very time consuming for such a through hole assembly...but 18 minutes, wow...didn't realize selective soldering could take that long. I would like to know the approxima
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 12 11:27:21 EDT 2013 | rway
Yes. Typically terminals, large relays, displays, parts with mounted heatsinks. This is typically what you see on hand-insertion lines. Other parts with specialized packaging may not be able to be auto-inserted either. Most axial and radial leade
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 04 12:02:53 EDT 2002 | mzaboogie
Hi Barry, One consideration that you may want to consider is the lead to hole ratio. The higher the ratio, the less solder is required to fill in the gaps and give you a fillet. Heat is a concern. You will need to ensure components will take the he
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 12 20:17:59 EDT 2013 | action_101
Good ole contact cs-400. I worked at two different companies that had these machines, all I believe were E's except 1 C. One place had one and the other place had 4 of them. Dont take this personally, but thank god my current employer doesn't have a
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 19 21:39:18 EST 2014 | gregp
Hi Spoilt...thanks for your reply. The latter part of your reply is a bit perplexing though. The CS-400E is easy to set up. There are two lights spots that indicate the insertion location. The component does not need to be prepped other than bent
