Folks, I have not received the correct response to my inquiry. Therefore, I will post again. A "Can Opener Tool" for de-lidding metal transistor can, as done in past years when metal cans were the norm. Victor, -----Original Message----- From: Stadem, Richard D. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 10:06 AM To: TechNet E-Mail Forum; Hernandez, Victor G Cc: [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask] Subject: RE: Metal can, transistor, delidding tool This sounds like a question for some of the failure analysis experts who may have a good understanding of de-packaging tools. I have copied them specifically to get their inputs. Can you folks in the CC field provide any input on sources for de-packaging tools that Victor is looking for? Thanks Dean Stadem -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Victor Hernandez Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 8:43 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] Metal can, transistor, delidding tool Fellow TechNetters: My colleague and I were recalling, flash back, tools for opening metal can components, transistors, etc. We currently have a need for one of those specialized tools from years gone by. A tool for removing the lid on EPROMS was also very handy, nut cracker. Can someone provide a make and model to purchase an electric cap opener for delidding metal package transistors (like T-03 packages)? I used to have a SigneMatic cap opener, but they appear to be no longer in business. The unit had an adjustable/slide roller that feed the metal can into a rotating beveled blade/cutting edge. Appreciate any help on this. Victor, ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please contact helpdesk at x2960 or [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 16.0 To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives For additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 ----------------------------------------------------- ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please contact helpdesk at x2960 or [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 16.0 To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives For additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 -----------------------------------------------------