Hi Amol,

The "Christmas Tree" is a fine option. Used properly the tree supports the part and lead-to-body interface. 

If you have an operator that you trust (a person who is conscientious about his or her process), hand forming of the leads can be done successfully. The key is, when bending the lead, the operator must support the lead and the body of the part so that there is no pressure placed on the lead-to-body seal.

I find that when I place my finger under the body of the part, the lead, and the pliers at the point of contact with the lead, and then roll my finger up to bend the lead that everything is supported properly. 


Mr. Kris Roberson
IPC- Association Connecting Electronics Industries(r)
Manager, Assembly Technology

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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Amol Kane
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 8:44 AM
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Subject: [TN] Axial component forming

Hello all,
What are folks out there using for axial component forming? I was looking for some pros and cons of using the plastic lead forming tools/templates (that look like a Christmas tree) versus using the pliers (or any other tools). Are there any items to look out for during the use of these templates?

Thanks,
Amol



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