Jason; This could happens in all phases but generally you can check the following : Check Z spam seeing if the terminal is at the center of the hole The board must be flat Reduce the clinch angle ( adjust cutter/former screw ) Increase Depth Stop I hope this help Jorge Dourado de Santana Maintenance / Process Engr Microtec - Brazil > -----Original Message----- > From: Jason Larson, CET [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: 27 de Abril de 2000 20:32 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: [TN] auto insertion > > Hi Technet, > > This question is for those that are experts in auto insertion, > > At what phase of insertion (depth stop setting, lead shear, clinch, Z > span) > are you most likely to break a fragile component such as a glass pack > diode > or ceramic axial cap. > > We use a Universal VCD > > Thanks in advance, > > Jason > > ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ############################################################## To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET ############################################################## Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information. If you need assistance - contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ##############################################################