There is some concern within our organization about possible repetitive strain injuries occurring with employees who are trimming large quantities of leads, using manual lead trimmers. The leads we are trimming are up to approximately 0.06". Initially, we were hoping to purchase electric trimmers, but I have had next to no luck locating electric tools. I have found a couple of pneumatic tools that will do the job, but we are hesitant to introduce the air lines to the floor (cost, safety). The pneumatic air lines also seem to be more cumbersome than the electric cords, making it more difficult to maneuver the jaws of the tool through tighter spaces. Currently, it's looking like we may be forced to go pneumatic, or stick with our manual trimmers at this point. Does anyone have any past experiences (good or bad) with pneumatic or electric or any related injuries that they would like to pass along? Any input will be greatly appreciated! Amanda Amanda Mountain Process Engineering Leitch Technology International Inc. Phone: (416) 445-9640 ext. 3852 Fax: (416) 445-7927 http://www.leitch.com/ ############################################################## 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 ##############################################################