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 ##############################################################