Werner, I agree. But according to 6012 "enclosed folds" are o.k.
Chris
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From: IPC-600-6012 [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Werner
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Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 1:41 PM
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Subject: Re: [IPC-600-6012] Request for Plating Definitions for IPC-T-50
Ahhh, Chris, but they are not o.k. The 'healed' folds are stress risers at
best, and will result in PTV barrel fractures either during manufacturing or
afterwards if there are thermal cyclic operationg conditions.
Werner