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News Release from: Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) | Subject: PCB stacking trays
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 21 September 2000
More economic PCB stacking trays
Vacuum forming techniques by Toolcraft Plastics of Swindon on a new range of trays for stacking PCBs gives added benefits of economy and clean edges.
Vacuum forming techniques by Toolcraft Plastics of Swindon on a new range of trays for stacking PCBs gives added benefits of economy and clean edges Launching the range to add to their range of production trays for use in work stations and storage of small components, John Hemsworth, managing director at Toolcraft, says "Close co-operation with many industries bring to the surface ideas for improving current designs or creating new ones
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 9 Sep 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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We then produce 'standards' for economy of high volume production but never loose sight of the fact that design and production techniques must realise that many potential clients need specials".
Designed to hold ten PCBs at 15deg, and with ample space to clear mounted components each standard tray caters for a range of sizes which can be mixed.
Economy of production on the standard trays cuts cost to as little as £3, but with design and manufacture of tooling in house, John Hemsworth, managing director at Toolcraft reports the approach means customer specials can be very cost effective.
Among many techniques, CNC cutting of hard aluminium tooling, which with experience is capable of tens of thousands of shots, and CAD systems including up-to-date software for material flow analysis, produce a substantial economy of production without jeopardising quality.
Whilst Toolcraft work in a variety of materials on their range of storage trays, anti-statics are the most common for PCBs or any electronic components.
Quality management at Toolcraft is to BS EN ISO 9002 throughout.
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