I know of at least 6 CM's just in the Kansas City area using Universal Radial inserters. 




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On Apr 24, 2012, at 3:02 PM, Phil Nutting <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> 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
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