TO220 stand-off lock-in 3 leads in line die assembly Supercut/RS4 - Iteco 162400

With a straight hole pattern the three leads of the TO220 stay in one row, yet the package still should not touch the board. On the Supercut/RS4 this die assembly forms a stand-off loop into all three in line leads, holding the gap and locking the device at the same time.

Operating features

• Leads stay in line - the center lead is not offset, a straight hole pattern remains usable.
• Defined gap above the board - the loop acts as a spacer and air circulates under the package.
• Cleaning access after soldering - flux residues can be washed out of the gap beneath the component.
• Cutting and forming in one stroke - a single press on the foot switch trims the leads and forms them in the same operation.
• 2000 pieces per hour - the pneumatic drive keeps the machine cycle steady over long production runs.
• Die change in seconds - the die assembly is replaced as a whole, no rebuilding of the machine is needed.

Applications

Assemblies with high dissipation, production with a mandatory cleaning step after soldering, and layouts with a straight lead row and no staggered center pad.

Compatibility and scope of supply

The die belongs to the 16x.xxx die range and works in the pneumatic cutting and forming machine Supercut/RS4, which Iteco lists under part number 7915.166. The machine is supplied without a die, every forming shape needs its own die assembly. The complete assembly is exchanged quickly and without rebuilding the machine. On the stronger Supercut/TS1 (Iteco 7915.171) the same forming shape carries the number 182400. On request Iteco supplies the machine with three cylinders and a custom die for non standard shapes. Supplied as one complete die assembly. Made in Italy.