Hello Technet. I am new to the technet forum and would like to propose an assembly question concerning auto insertion of axial leaded components. We are a contract manufacturer of PWB's and don't usually get involved with the assembly untill after the design layout. Because of component physical size and required lead span, we are currently hand forming and hand placing approx. 400 pcs. per board, of a 1/4 watt metal film resistor. We have a Universal VCD, model #6284. However, to reliably insert 1/4 watt parts, into .300" lead span, may require to upgrade our VCD with 5 mm tooling from Universal, ($$$). Even then the component body can not exceed .240" long. I would appreciate any ideas for automating the placement of these parts, and, hearing from anyone who has had this experience and succeeded. If these parts can't be auto inserted how about automating the prep operation? Axial parts to be auto inserted: 1/4W, Metal Film, Res., component body = .265" long, lead dia = .022" Inductor, Carbon Comp., component body = .270" long, lead dia = .022" Foot print: Hole dia = .032" Lead span = .300" Board thickness = .062" plated thru hole. If you would like to comment but need additional information I can be reached at E-mail: [log in to unmask] Thank you. *************************************************************************** * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * *************************************************************************** * To unsubscribe from this list at any time, send a message to: * * [log in to unmask] with <subject: unsubscribe> and no text. * ***************************************************************************