Post again for advise on this issue. > ---------- > From: Dhawan, Ashok > Sent: September 25, 1997 7:30 AM > To: 'IPC TechNet' > Subject: lead trimming > > Of and on we come across field failure on lead trimming--the annular > ring is damaged or scratched. > > The initial analysis showed that it could be due to trimming tool head > being flush head type.It could be trainning issue. > > What is norm on trimming cutter head type and what is kind of approach > to trim the lead after wave ?? > Is there automated trimmer tools for soldered boards?? > I know trimming before wave or prep components is very cubersome > process. > > How you guys are handling such an issue? > > > [log in to unmask] > > > ############################################################## 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. For the technical support contact Dmitriy Sklyar at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.311 ##############################################################