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Amanda, 

Is it possible budget wise for you to look into automated forming machines?  That way you form and trim the part in one place, without operator effort.  There are a number of different companies that make automated lead formers (GPD and Hepco being two that this forum has said good things about.)

Just my $.02



Eric Kalgren
BFGoodrich Aerospace
Space Flight Systems
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>>> Thomi <[log in to unmask]> 8/15/2000 11:33:04 AM >>>
Hi Amanda,

from the book "Soldering in Electronics" by R.J. Klein Wassink - I don't
believe he is active on this forum, but Eric de Kluizenaar is, he might
comment on this - I learnt about the SOLDER - TRIM - SOLDER routine, where
you wave solder first with the long leads, then trim all at once with a
rotating knife, then wave solder again to mend any mechanical stress on the
solder joints which resulted from cutting.
This works out quicker and more automated then trimming individual leads in
whatever way.

Best regards,

Thomas Ahrens,
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Von: Amanda.Mountain <[log in to unmask]>
An: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Datum: Freitag, 11. August 2000 16:41
Betreff: [TN] Electric or Pneumatic Lead Trimming


>There is some concern within our organization about possible repetitive
>strain injuries occurring with employees who are trimming large quantities
>of leads, using manual lead trimmers.  The leads we are trimming are up to
>approximately 0.06".
>
>Initially, we were hoping to purchase electric trimmers, but I have had
next
>to no luck locating electric tools.  I have found a couple of pneumatic
>tools that will do the job, but we are hesitant to introduce the air lines
>to the floor (cost, safety).  The pneumatic air lines also seem to be more
>cumbersome than the electric cords, making it more difficult to maneuver
the
>jaws of the tool through tighter spaces.
>
>Currently, it's looking like we may be forced to go pneumatic, or stick
with
>our manual trimmers at this point.
>
>Does anyone have any past experiences (good or bad) with pneumatic or
>electric or any related injuries that they would like to pass along?
>
>Any input will be greatly appreciated!
>
>Amanda
>
>Amanda Mountain
>Process Engineering
>Leitch Technology International Inc.
>Phone: (416) 445-9640 ext. 3852
>Fax:  (416) 445-7927
>http://www.leitch.com/ 

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