I have a pick and place machine that works great for most parts. One I am having a problem with is aluminum electrolytics. I think when the centering jaws center the part, it can rotate on the nozzle. This machine does not have vision, and the jaws only extend a mm or two below the nozzle, so they miss the plastic foot of the part.
Does anyone know of aluminum electrolytics with a squared-off top so the alignment jaws will work?
I can use Oxi-Caps that are made in the same form factor as tantalums, but they only go up to 6.3 V or so, so there are some places I need to stay with the aluminum caps. I prefer not to use Tantalum for a couple reasons.
I have looked in the usual distributor's catalogs without finding anything except the round-top.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Jon