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 | Tue Mar 13 07:56:19 EDT 2007 | Cmiller
Since you got no reply, I will give it my best shot but we do not have a radial inserter because they are really expensive. I would start with Universal instruments. I think its http://www.uic.com. I think they still make them in New York. TDK and Pa
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
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 21 14:14:50 EDT 2020 | emeto
Universal instruments used to build this kind of equipment back in the days. Not sure if they still do it.
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 21 14:35:31 EDT 2020 | charliedci
Yes, we have an old Universal axial and they still offer independent machines for axial, radial and DIP components, but I do not have the floor space for that. Some offer "odd form" insertion machines (Juki, Hanwha, Cenncorp)which is the direction I
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 20 13:57:25 EDT 2007 | fastek
Invest in some training.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 19 14:03:53 EDT 2007 | slthomas
Radial Leads (I've had IIs, IIIs, and Vs) do the job nicely, but they need weekly maintenance to keep them running. I don't know if you can get parts for them or not if you're not registered with UIC, but you WILL need parts for it. You will need al
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 24 11:28:35 EDT 2007 | vikkaraja
I have to agree with Fastek on the issue of having someone with enough experience or with proper training. Having knowledge and being flexible about tweaking the machine to make it work thats all you really need. We used to call it black magic. I use
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 27 15:08:07 EDT 2007 | jeffharley
If you have'nt had the pleasure of working on these machines, plan on spending a few weeks in Binghamton to get the basics, this will just get you started. I've worked on these machines for more than 20 years and am presently training two of my guys
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 31 08:29:11 EDT 2007 | stepheniii
If you can, put a pressure tank near the machine. It will help stabalize the air pressure, but only if the compressor is providing enough air in the first place. Throughhole PNP machines tend to take air in big gulps making the pressure go up and dow
