TO220 center lead spread 3 lead lock die assembly Supercut/RS4 - Iteco 162300

Heavy TO220 devices need more than one holding point so that they do not tilt on the way to the solder wave. On the Supercut/RS4 this die assembly moves the center lead out of line and forms a retention loop into all three leads.

Operating features

• Held at three points - the part sits far more stable than with retention on the center lead alone.
• Staggered hole pattern - the offset center lead leaves room for tracks between the outer leads.
• Upright position until soldering - the package does not tilt while the populated board is transported.
• 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 heavy TO220 power devices, production lines with a long transport path between placement and the solder wave, and layouts with a staggered hole pattern.

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 182300. 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.