Radial Forming

1 Davis Way, Fareham. Hampshire PO14 1JF

FORMAT RADIAL

Cut and Form Radials to Virtually Any Configuration

	Cut-only, Flush Mount, Clip-In, Stand off, and Lay-Over forms
	Process Radials at Speeds to 20,000 cph
	Quick Change Tooling for Capacitors, Transistors and LEDs

Cut and form two or three-lead, taped capacitors, transistors, or LEDs at speeds up to 20,000 pph with the Format Radial bench top lead former. Different sets of tooling inserts are all that is needed to make the transition from capacitor... to transistor... or to LED forming. Choose from a variety of tooling that includes cut-only, stand-off, clip-in, flush-mount, lock-in and 90° lay-over forms either with, or without clip-in forms. Inserts are held in place by two screws, minimizing changeover time from one set-up to another. Cut-length and stand-off height are dial adjustable. A heavy-duty, pneumatic drive assures reliable performance over a long operating life. Standard forming tools (clip-in or stand-off) provide a 1.5mm (0.060") cut length below the board and a stand-off height of 4mm (0.125"). All tooling inserts are manufactured of hardened tool steel to ensure long life and repeatable performance.

Cut and Form Power Transistors to Virtually any Configuration

	Variety of Component Forms
	Quick Change Tooling, Provides Maximum Flexibility
	Flexible Yet Highly Repeatable

Cut and form power transistors tube to bin to a variety of forms with the Format PT1 preforming system form Elite Engineering at speeds of up to 4,000pph. Different tooling inserts are all that is needed to make the transition from one form to another. Component leads are clamped prior to any forming or cutting taking place thus eliminating any component stress. This ensures uniform MIL-Specification lead forming. The operation is automatic from manufacturer's tube, the feed mechanism is adjustable to allow different component packages to be located centrally in the tool and also separates the component thus allowing one component at a time into the forming section.

FORMAT RADIAL SINGLE STROKE

Cut and Form Loose Radial Components

	Cut and form to MIL-Spec precision
	Quick change tooling for a variety of different forms
	Low cost system enables virtually all radial components to be formed to a variety of different forms to MIL-Spec precision
	Uses Elite Engineering's extensive range of fixed and adjustable interchangeable formers
	Forms: Capacitors, Transistors, DIPs, LEDs - all to various forms
	The fully pneumatic system, with its various tooling, is controlled by a foot pedal

Multi-Stage Tooling Clamps Leads and Prevents Component Damage

	Clip-In ...
	Stand-Off ...
	Even SMT Flush Mount

Custom Radial Lead Forming System

Custom form the leads of transistors, capacitors, SIPs, or other radial components, including new and unusual packages, into any shape. The K-25 Custom Radial Lead Forming System from Elite Engineering reforms leads for new hole positions, creates clip-ins and stand-offs, and even prepares leaded components for surface mounting. Component manufacturers can use the K-25 to straighten leads of newly made parts or custom form leads to customer specifications. Regardless of whether your components are packaged in bulk, tubes or magazines, Elite can custom configure your K-25 system to meet even the most demanding requirements. Loose or bulk components can be bowl fed at speeds up to 5000 cph and tube-to-tube or magazine parts can be fed at speeds up to 3500 cph. Hand feeding of parts at rates to 2000 cph can also be expected. The K-25 is designed for easy setup, long life and low-maintenance operation. Component clamping, lead cutting and lead forming are all actuated by cams that are mounted to a single rotating shaft. A complete K-25 system consists of a rugged motorized base, a quick change feeding system interface and individual die sets. All tools are crafted of hardened tool steel for maximum life by expert toolmakers that have extensive experience in custom lead forming of all types of devices.

Fast Set-up Times

Reel Holder

Available

Cut Radials to

Desired Lengths

Two Models to

Choose From

Cut Taped Radials at
Speeds to 20,000 pph

Eliminate the need to trim post solder radial component leads with the economical MCG Series. The field-proven MCG Series cuts taped radial leads to your desired length. Transistors, capacitors, electrolytics, and LEDs can all be processed on this hand-crank system which is similar to the original Rotary 40 for axial components. Adjustments for various cut length are accomplished by simply turning one screw. Two models are available. The MCG-1 processes radial components on tape centres of 0.500", where as the MCG-2 cuts radials on 0.600" tape centres. Both systems handle radial components with lead thickness from 0.50 to 0.80mm (0.019" to 0.032"). The MCG Series Systems are characterised by their easy handling, high performance and affordable price.

SSC SERIES

Low Cost Semi-Automatic Radial Cutter

	Cuts leads to a desired pre-solder length making component insertion easier and PCB assembly more economical
	Eliminates costly manual trimming
	The SSC Series lead trimming system provides burr-free cutting of components at speeds up to 1,500 parts per hour
	Two systems to choose from: SSC 5000 for leads up to 0.8 mm SSC 6000 for leads up to 1.5 mm

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