LEAD CUTTERS

Simple Accurate Tie Bar Removal Bar Removal

Removing a Tie Bar is a vital part of the forming and trimming process, specifically, for Quad Packs and/or any metal or ceramic devices that have tie bars. Tie Bars are on the parts to protect the leads from damage during shipping from the manufacturer. They are normally in the way during the form and trimming operation. If they are not removed then the part cannot be formed and trimmed in most lead forming tools.

LEAD CUTTERS: D-2C

D2-C C LEAD CUTTER
TITANIUM NITRITE PLATED
FOR LONG WEAR AND TO PREVENT RUSTING
D2-C DRAWING
TO-SP-G TO D-2G

Lead Cutters: D-2C

  • Precision shear cuts DIPs up to 2" long
  • DIP tooling plate cuts devices on .300", .400" or .900" centers, #D-2CTD
  • Universal tooling plate for various through-hole devices, #D-2CP
  • Custom tooling plates are available for connectors or other devices
  • Optional model can process larger packages with its 4" x 4" working area
  • Angled shear has two sides that can be easily rotated for prolonged life
  • "Titanium Nitrite" plated for long wear and to prevent rusting
 

LEAD CUTTERS: F-3A ADJUSTABLE CUTTER FOR FLATPACK

UNIVERSAL ONE-SIDED TOOLS

Lead Cutters: F-3A Adjustable Cutter for Flatpack

Tie bar cutters are a vital part of the forming and trimming process, specifically for Quad Packs and/or any metal or ceramic devices that have tie bars.

Tie bars are on the parts to protect the leads from damage during shipping from the manufacturer.

They are normally in the way during the form and trimming operation. If they are not removed then the part cannot be formed and trimmed in most lead forming tools.

 

Features

  • Trim leads from .080" min to .850" max
  • "Digital Micrometers" on all tools, which can be switched from inch to metric and zero'd for easy recalibration and/or resetting by the operator.
  • Process packages up to 3" long
  • Leads clamped during trimming
  • Fits Fancort 3300 hand press or 5000L air press
  • Moveable nest to hold packages during trimming
  • Plated to prevent rusting

LEAD CUTTERS: F-3C/A ADJUSTABLE CORNER CUTTER FOR QUADPACKS

UNIVERSAL ONE-SIDED TOOLS

LEAD CUTTERS: F-3C/A ADJUSTABLE CORNER CUTTER FOR QUADPACKS

Features

  • Trim the metal corners on packages with nonconductive tie bars  
  • Trims any size Quad-pack up to 2.5" square  
  • Clamps the leads to eliminate stress
  • Easy set up  
  • Plated to prevent rusting  
  • Fits Fancort 3300 hand press or 5000L air press  
 
 

LEAD CUTTERS: DEDICATED LEAD CUTTERS F-3/4

Lead Cutters: Dedicated Lead Cutters F-3/4

Dedicated cutters are a vital part of the forming and trimming process, specifically for Quad Packs and/or any metal or ceramic devices that have tie bars. Tie bars are on the parts to protect the leads from damage during shipping from the manufacturer. They are normally in the way during the form and trimming operation. Dedicated tools are available that can remove/cut the tie bar whole or in pieces. Options available are as follows:

Features

  • F-3 Two-sided cutter
  • F-3/4 Four-sided fixed cutter - leaves ring
  • F-3/4T Four-sided fixed cutter - to cut the tie bar, only
  • F-3/4C Four-sided fixed cutter - to cut the tie bar CORNERS, only**
  • **NOTE: Because of tie bar construction this option needs to be carefully reviewed to make sure your part will not have tie bar collisions during the form and trim operation in our dedicated tool
  • F-3/4CT Four-sided fixed cutter to cut the tie bar CORNERS and tie bars into pieces
  • F-3/4TC Four-sided fixed cutter to remove MCR (Molded Carrier Ring) in one operation
  • Note: All of the above tools are compatible with the F-1A/4 and F-1F/4 dedicated tools noted in our product offering
  • Optional plating to prevent rusting and increase cutter life is available and highly recommended
  • Available for two or four-sided packages of any size
  • Shear action to reduce stress
  • Lifter built in for easy part removal, if needed
  • Fits Fancort hand or air presses

 

 

 

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