ept connectors is a German company specialist in Press-fit Technology, you can contact them to www.eptusa.com or (617) 928-3400 in USA. ept knows criterias, equipment aplications, etc. We have a Press-fit aplicatión and Molex-Mexico design a specific machine conform with our necesities with excellents results. ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: [TN] Press-fit Connector Assembly Author: Alvin Leong <[log in to unmask]> at INTERNET Date: 6/19/99 6:38 PM Hi Technetee, Is there anyone familiar or experienceing the press-fit connector assembly? I would like to understand how the criteria or standard actually the inductrial is looking for? [1] How the insertion force is measure and monitor? [2] What is the instructment actually used? [3] What brand or supplier is supporting on it? [4] The reliability of the press-fit connector insertion? [5] How to validate these assembly process? [6] The rework method? Thanks in advance for the helps! Rdgs Alvin