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CF-9 User's Guide
09/30/92 GPD Global 3
Function
CF-9 Radial Lead Forming Machine
The CF-9 performs the following functions:
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Forms and cuts up to 25,000 radial components per hour with a variable speed motor.
• Produces a variety of lead forms.
• Accommodates components with a wide range of lead diameters.
• Handles a diversity of hole-to-hole spacings.
• Controls accuracy and repeatability through the use of a solid gear train, cam, and cam
follower indexing system.
Most cutting and forming needs are covered with the standard dies we offer. Several of the
most common component forms the CF-9 produces are illustrated in the Common CF-9 Lead
Forms appendix.
CF-9 Lead Forming Dies
CF-9 Lead Forming Die sets are available to perform the following functions:
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Produce both common and special configurations. GPD is pleased to design custom dies
for you. If you have unusual requirements, your GPD representative will be happy to assist
you with any custom die orders.
• Form two-leaded components with up to .400" (10.16 mm) center-to-center dimensions.
• Form three-leaded TO-92 transistors.
• Offer unique versatility through the use of a large selection of different dies to form a wide
variety of component shapes.
NOTE
All CF-9 dies will also work on the GPD CF-10 Loose/Bulk Component Lead Former.