LarryK,
It all depends upon your volume / problem. As Jax says, if this is a repeating problemo, get QA & Purchasing involved. Is it your stores ? Do they receive 100 off and "decant" 20 into a tube (manual handling error, training etc;).
From your text, I am assuming that you operate a " Just too Late" system, sorry "Just In Time" type of system, where you can't afford to send back duff gear.....bummer for you but great for suppliers.
If you are talking small / medium volume with this coplanarity, then contact a disty of EREM tools. I am involved in small / medium batches and I use one of there hand tools. This is basically a Swiss made pair of wide (42mm), flat pliers that we use to formalise all leads.
Every QFF / PLCC etc is checked using a piece of flat stainless for coplanarity. Obviously if you make 2000 mobile phones a day you could spot this at Goods-In and your buying power will give your guys enough clout to argue the toss with your supplier.
It depends upon your market/application, but if you can' afford to send back said items, your batch size will dictate whether you automate or manually reform.
Have a nice day,
Chris May.
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