Hi Peter,
Based on volume, a small bench mount pneumatic works fine.  Also, the
assemblers prefer it over the arbor.
Things to watch out for:
1.  Watch out for component clearance around the anvil and the pin setter.
2.  Insure the insert is far enough back from the edge of the PCB to avoid a
stress concentration area.
3.  Spec the hole tolerance accurately per the PEM callout.

Good Luck!
Kerry


-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Lee [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 2:46 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [TN] Manual Press for PEM PCB fastener


Thanks Earl for your extensive report on NPI which will keep me tied up
for a while in reading through it. I appreciate you for sharing your
experience and information in this forum.

I have another question for the day: Does anyone know of a good and
reliable machine for press-in PEM PCB fasteners?

I am considering machines from PENN ENGINEERING and SCHMIDT but like to
get more inputs on both the press machine and the process. Would a
manual press be able to put out ~2200 lbs at the fastener in practice?
What are some common application problems that one should look out for?


Rgds,
Peter


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