Preforming die stand-off lock-in with polarity keying for LEDs Supercut/TS1 - Iteco 181200

Trimming leaded LEDs destroys their most important identifying feature, the longer anode wire. This Supercut/TS1 die forms both leads asymmetrically so that the polarity can still be read from the component after the cut. In addition it sets the stand-off bead and the lock-in clinch like the standard LED die 180700.

Operating benefits

• Asymmetric forming preserves the polarity feature, anode and cathode stay distinguishable after the cut
• Reverse insertion during manual placement is avoided because the keying is on the component itself and not only on the packaging
• The stand-off bead keeps the LED at a constant mounting height for the front panel
• The lock-in below the board secures the LED when the assembly is turned over
• Difference to number 180700: there both leads are formed to the same length without polarity keying

Typical applications

• Indicator and front panel assemblies with many leaded LEDs
• Manual placement in which the LEDs are stored between preforming and insertion
• Production with changing staff that relies on a clear polarity marking
• Assemblies in which a reversed LED would only show up at final test

Compatibility and scope of delivery

This die assembly is intended exclusively for the pneumatic cutting and forming machine Supercut/TS1 (Iteco 7915.171). The machine is supplied without a die, so the die has to be ordered separately. Changing to a different lead form takes only a few movements, which lets one machine cover several component shapes. The same form is available as number 161200 for the smaller Supercut/RS4 (Iteco 7915.166) - the two number ranges are not interchangeable. Scope of delivery: one complete die assembly. Made in Italy.