What Are Component Lead Cutters & Preformers?

The machines you can see listed above serve the purpose of either bending or cutting the leads for axial or radial components. This helps to prepare and integrate them into the electrical circuits used on production lines.

Often when components are delivered, they are housed on rolls or strips. For these components to be ready to use, they must be either cut to size or bent to take the necessary shape according to the desired application.

Whilst this can be done manually, for larger-scale productions where accuracy and repeatability are key, automated equipment is necessary. These machines allow you to cut or form a variety of components, such as:

• Capacitors
• Resistors
• LEDs
• Diodes
• Many more

 

Why Do You Need Component Lead Cutters?

Companies are always on the lookout for ways to streamline and increase the efficiency of their production process. Where smaller-scale productions may be able to get away with manual methods of cutting or forming components – medium to large scale production requires fast repeatability.

Automatic component cutting or lead forming solutions can fit effortlessly into any automated assembly line. They offer fast results for large-scale operations – providing more efficient and accurate results.

 

Types Of Component Cutters & Preformers Available

There are two main variations that you can purchase lead cutters and formers. These are detailed below:

Manual Crank – Manual variations of cutters or lead formers are suited for either individual, training schools, or facilities that operate testing and prototype functions.

Automatic – Suitable where a large volume of components is being prepared for use. They require fast and accurate forming and cutting of leads in large quantities.