Tool Straightens IC Leads, One Or Many At A Time

Two tools for straightening IC leads one at a time or a full package in one pass are suitable for MOS and CMOS components with from four to 48 pins. The lead straightener can be adjusted for 0.3", 0.4" and 0.6" packages. A knurled knob sets an indicator to the correct package width and aligns with the edge of the right bearing block. Grounding studs are also provided. A low-cost version for straightening one IC at a time is also available.