Looking for this tool

[Mark]

I have been wanting to have the same quality as Hiwatt builds with the kink in the component leads. Do you guys know where I might be able to find such a tool?

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This is what the tool looks like. DigiKey use to sell them.

Thanks for your assistance.

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[sluckey]

Hakko has several lead forming tools. Here's one...

https://www.tequipment.net/Hakko/PNR-30-D/Pliers/?v=0

If not the correct one just search for electronic component lead forming tool.

[Mark]

Thanks Sluckey, that looks like it.

[Mark]

This is the reply from TE when I tried to purchase the tool.

“ Hello,

We thank you for this request, however, the Manufacturer will not allow the export of this equipment.

Please select another brand.”

They aren’t making it easy.

[maxkracht]

I purchased a bunch of Hakko stuff from amazon.jp a while ago when the conversion rates were favorable. Perhaps you could find one there, or some other Japanese store? I bet shipping is cheaper than ordering from the states.

[sluckey]

Do a google search for "Hakko PNR-5000-D Lead Forming/Cutting Tool". This is the exact one in your posted pic.

[Mark]

Thanks for the tip. I’m chasing that up now.

TE got back to me and suggested Excelta 554TB-US - Stress Relief Forming Plier, 5.5", Carbon Steel which cost $252 as opposed to $30.00

I don’t doubt the Excelta stuff is good, it’s a lot to pay for such a tool.

[Dai H.]

FWIW there's a goot (brand--Taiyo Electric Industries) YP-201AS that shows up on Google searches (here in Japan) which appears similar (same?) :



https://en.goot.jp/products/detail/yp_201as

Also, this one showed up via Google image search, a "Piergiacomi PTR30L (the original Italian maker/brand?)" (relatively close to you in NZ but unfortunately none avail.) :

https://www.baskiville.co.nz/products/c ... nding-tool

(okay, something in AUS for $28,80) :

https://www.henchman.com.au/PTR30L/Pier ... 0mm/pd.php

(another one in AUS (3 in stock!) :

https://www.oritech.com.au/PTR30L/Pierg ... ier/pd.php

[Mark]

Thanks Dai, much appreciated.

[dragonbat13]

I hope it's okay to hijack this thread. Seems the OP found something in Australia.

I'm looking for something available in the USA. But I have a few questions.

I found a pair that had the kink forming part, but the jaws were bent at a 45 degree angle. I assume that would be to avoid cutting the lead, which is a feature I want.

Does anybody know of a source in the states for this tool?
EDIT: apparently I can get them here:

https://www.techni-tool.com/product/HAK ... D-PNR-30-D
I don't want to order it without insuring it's does what I want.