
Aug 18, 2026
Switches, Connectors and Terminals Do Not Need Manual Insertion
Odd-form THT parts are the last holdout of manual labor in PCB assembly — and the biggest source of scrap and rework.
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Field notes from Jason Wu — 30+ years of hands-on THT auto insertion experience. Articles on custom-designed SMT & THT machines, odd-form feeding, wave soldering, and spare parts for future-proof, cost-effective EMS production lines.

Odd-form THT parts are the last holdout of manual labor in PCB assembly — and the biggest source of scrap and rework.

A servo-driven eyelet and PIN insertion machine that controls insertion force per pin, replacing manual THT stations on mixed SMT/THT lines.
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