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Small-shop question here. Is there a convenient tool for making the bend shown below, other than a pair of pliers that happens to be just the right size, and is it worth it for qty low 100's? ...
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Lundin
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2021-04-01T12:37:07Z (over 3 years ago)
Is there a tool or trick for bending TO220 leads
Small-shop question here. Is there a convenient tool for making the bend shown below, other than a pair of pliers that happens to be just the right size, and is it worth it for qty low 100's? [ ](https://electrical.codidact.com/uploads/RyxrAmSPxDwuguvWbcVP2QSt) Not a huge deal, it is an in-house operation so that the offset dimension vs the parallel pcb surface comes out correctly in the assembly. (The transistors are doing double-duty as heaters to prevent a solvent condensation issue, so it's a slightly goofy assembly). Thanks!
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Pete W
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2021-04-01T03:05:39Z (over 3 years ago)
Is there a tool or trick for bending TO220 leads
Small-shop question here. Is there a convenient tool for making the bend shown below, other than a pair of pliers that happens to be just the right size, and is it worth it for qty low 100's? [ ](https://electrical.codidact.com/uploads/RyxrAmSPxDwuguvWbcVP2QSt) Not a huge deal, it is an in-house operation so that the offset dimension vs the parallel pcb surface comes out correctly in the assembly. (The transistors are doing double-duty as heaters to prevent a solvent condensation issue, so it's a slightly goofy assembly). Thanks!