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WB4CMB

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Eyelet tool for PCBs
« on: January 05, 2021, 09:26:23 PM »

What tool/s would I use to install eyelets in PCB?  How expensive?  They are very small eyelets.  Where can I obtain this tool/s?    THANKS 
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G4AON

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Re: Eyelet tool for PCBs
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2021, 04:38:24 AM »

Firstly, beware that eyelets, griplets, or PCB rivets, are prone to create poor connections due to tarnishing of the component. When I worked in the mobile radio industry they were common in the late 1970s and caused a lot of faults. I route connections through the boards I make with component leads soldered both sides of the board.

eBay list tools from China, item number 203202894716, or search for eyelet pcb tool, cost around $8

RS Components also sell a tool for silly money (item 160-3694 at $84): https://americas.rsdelivers.com/

73 Dave
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KG4RUL

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Re: Eyelet tool for PCBs
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2021, 05:20:59 AM »

I have used eyelets for years with no failures.  I solder all eyelets to insure a good connection.  As far as a tool for staking them, I got mine so long ago that I don't remember where it come from.  I machine my own double sided PCBs, on a CNC engraving machine, and set all pad and drill sizes, including vias, to accommodate the eyelets.

If you don't want to go to that extent, component leads soldered on both sides, where possible, are a viable option.
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KM1H

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Re: Eyelet tool for PCBs
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2021, 08:54:17 AM »

During years of PCB trouble shooting for a living as a field engineer thru hole problems were very common. Some were simply resoldered well and excess flux removed and others required using a piece of wire to complete the path between sides. This was in the days of actually trouble shooting and repairing to the component level.

Carl

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N8RKD

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Re: Eyelet tool for PCBs
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2021, 05:18:54 PM »

What tool/s would I use to install eyelets in PCB?  How expensive?  They are very small eyelets.  Where can I obtain this tool/s?    THANKS
Check Jensen Supply and CircuitMedic.  Eyelets are available in many sizes, some special order.  They ain't cheap.
Kent, N8RKD
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WD4HXG

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Re: Eyelet tool for PCBs
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2021, 01:09:15 AM »

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Re: Eyelet tool for PCBs
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2021, 09:55:36 AM »

Keystone Electronics, Corp.
New Hyde Park, New York (USA)
Keystone has produced parts for Electronic Assembly, since WW2
Available from Digi-Key, Mouser, and major Electronics distributors.
https://www.keyelco.com/index.cfm

Eyelets and Staking Tools
https://www.keyelco.com/category.cfm/Rivets/Eyelets-Staking-Tools/id/439

Staking Tool Kits
https://www.keyelco.com/category.cfm/Eyelets-Staking-Tools/Staking-Tools/p/446/id/439/c_id/868

Impact Staking Kit, part number 1707
https://www.keyelco.com/product.cfm/Staking-Tools/Impact-Staking-Kit-P-N1707/product_id/13909

* Impact Handle & Anvil holder
* Swaging tools for .040 [1.35] to .093 [2.36] swage diameter and double ended turret terminals
* Anvils for Turret Terminals & Spring loaded receding pins for eyelets
« Last Edit: March 12, 2021, 10:03:13 AM by W9GB »
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KB1GMX

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Re: Eyelet tool for PCBs
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2021, 10:18:31 AM »

I have an IC245, eyelets.  Over time or in harsh environments
vibration and thermal cycles cause failures.  That sais that IC245
is still running but many dozens of "Z-wires" installed to get past
flakey eyelets.

For hobby work its an easy way to get past through holes but
I'd z-wire them.  With care I'd expect them to last.

Allison
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