Wave Solder

Using wave solder fixtures can provide a multitude of benefits ranging

from supporting the PCB during the wave soldering process to reducing

the amount of time required for hand “touch-up” operations after

the wave.

Selective Solder

Selective Solder fixtures provide a cost-effective solution that ensures

consistent solder joint quality for all prototype and short production

runs requiring through-hole component soldering.

Surface Mount

Using GSC SMT fixtures provides a multitude of benefits during

the screen printing, placement and reflow operations during the

SMT process.

Press Fit

Press Fit tooling is used when PCBs have Press Fit connectors that

require support during the component insertion process. 

Press Fit tooling will prevent damage to the PCB and components

during the insertion process and significantly reduce the risk of

damaged contact points.

Conformal Coating

Conformal coating material is applied to PCBs when they need to be

protected from moisture and other conditions in the environment.

Applying a protective coating may be performed manually or with the

use of fixtures that hold the PCB during the coating process.

Specialty Tooling

From simple make to print requirements to complex new product

integration tooling requirements, GSC can deliver the “specialty”

tooling you need.  For you complex tooling requirements, take

advantage of GSC’s outstanding problem-solving capability by partnering

with GSC to conceive, engineer, design and manufacture your specialty

tooling requirements.

ATE (Automated Test Equipment)

Automatic testing and inspection of PCB assemblies is a requirement

in todays electronic assembly industry.  Whether your ATE is using a

visual method, an x-ray method or some form of in-circuit testing,

GSC has the tooling to meet you requirement.

Router

Using GSC's router fixtures provides a multitude of benefits during the

routing process that include proper PCB support, accurate locating

of PCB and eliminating damage to the PCB.

Material and Hold Downs

GSC uses a variety of materials as fixture bases and other pieces.

Most of the materials used have the following general characteristics.

See the links below for technical data from some of the manufacturers.