Abstract: The role of the solder joint as an elastic foundation is investigated first for structural analysis of the pin. Failure mechanisms are discussed. For various pin cross sections, guidelines for ...

Abstract: As various small electronics components are being rapidly moved along an assembly line, their leads must be cut and clinched into holes of a circuit board for the next soldering operation. ...

Abstract: Cutting tools are often coated with titanium nitride (TiN) for its good wear resistance. The method of coating by physical vapor deposition (PVD) has many superior features over other methods ...