Here's an easy one.  Page 5-12 of IPC-A-610C shows radial PTH components
with a standoff between the component base and the board.  1) How do you all
meet this requirement?  2) What is the purpose of it? 3) How do you
inspection for it?
 My guesses:
1) lead forming, soluble plastic disks or tubing, friction fit, by chance,
don't
2) heat dissipation, inspection, strain on solder joint
3) eye, thickness gauge, don't

I await your sage comments, oh wise ones.

regards,

Bev Christian
XLTEK

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