Phil,

We machine insert radial caps, my former employer could do it and quite a few former employers of my present colleagues were equipped with Universal RADs.

There are less and less EMS in Montreal, but I would say 50% of the ones on the map can do radial parts automatically. On the other hand, probably none of the mom's & pop's shops can do it.

Ioan Tempea, ing.
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Subject: [TN] PTH radial versus axial capacitors

Ok, here is my question for this week.

We still build many PTH boards.  Traditional design using radial lead ceramic capacitors.  I'm being told that "99%" of contract manufacturers can't machine insert radial leaded parts.  So the desire is to change our ceramic caps to axial leaded.

To the CMs reading this, what are your capabilities for inserting radial leaded ceramic capacitors, by hand only or automatic?

In-house we use Contact Systems semi-automatic placement machines and this is not an issue.

Phil Nutting
Design for Manufacturing Engineer
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