Externet
Well-Known Member
Hi.
Is there a preferred method to surface mount radial components by shaping the leads on a way that will somewhat keep them upright for reflow soldering ?
Say a 5mm electrolytic, or a led, meant for trough hole... how to 'convert' them into useable for automated placement surface mounting ?
Do you know of examples, pictures, lead cutting/bending machinery ?
Perhaps something like this :
Better suggestions, please ?
Is there a preferred method to surface mount radial components by shaping the leads on a way that will somewhat keep them upright for reflow soldering ?
Say a 5mm electrolytic, or a led, meant for trough hole... how to 'convert' them into useable for automated placement surface mounting ?
Do you know of examples, pictures, lead cutting/bending machinery ?
Perhaps something like this :
![P1010251.JPG P1010251.JPG](https://www.electro-tech-online.com/data/attachments/62/62089-27ef7b4e75b6259d2d1db7752503d24b.jpg)
Better suggestions, please ?