One point I have used is using an unsupported barrel causes the leads to be clinched per 5.2.7.2 which costs more with the added labor. The main reason I have found that customers choose unsupported barrels is to save a few bucks on the PCB. The added labor reasoning normally gets most customers to see the cost savings is really in using a supported barrel plus the added bonus of the mechanical strength the barrel does give.
Kathy
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clinched per 5.2.7.2 which costs more with the added labor. The main
reason I have found that customers choose unsupported barrels is to save a few
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customers to see the cost savings is really in using a supported barrel plus the
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