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 | 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 | 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 13 10:31:16 EDT 2004 | davef
No, experience, but a couple of comments are: * Your 2mm leads are proabably not ment to be trimmed. Consider returning these and buying components with shorter leads. [We know, we know. You have to build this piece of junk right NOW!!!! B-)] * I
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 20 11:11:12 EDT 2019 | SMTA-Ernest
Are you interested in trimming pre-solder or post solder? Roto Form Corp. which I believe is located in Tennessee. This machine incorporates a small rotary cutting head for post solder trimming. Otherwise pre-solder trimming is required suggest co
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 27 09:57:37 EST 1998 | Dave
I completely agree with what Dave said previously about the trimming process. I spent the first 6 months at my current job removing this process from our assembly floor. We had several problems with the process including: 1) "flags" from the leads
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 31 19:02:30 EDT 2012 | joeherz
Would like to hear from anyone using (now or in the past) Manix trim/form equipment. Looks like a very capable machine but little chance we can get a demo on it. Any input appreciated.
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 07 16:29:41 EDT 2000 | dstamour
Does anyone know of anybody who makes a device to take Gasfets off of tape and reel trim them to length and present them to the machine (zevatech, juki) for placement. An alternative would be to take them off tape and reel trim them and re tape and r
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 | Fri Oct 23 09:05:04 EDT 2009 | kircchoffs
Hi Guys, can anyone recommend a good and reliable prep machine? that can also perform trimming and forming for axial and radial components. our plant is located in philippines. thanks in advance