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Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2024: Precision Tools and Problem-solving With Perfect Point
May 14, 2024 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
In an interview with Guest Editor Dan Beaulieu, Alex Girardot, a field applications engineer with Perfect Point, shares his experiences with precision tooling. Alex also discusses a challenging project involving thick boards and small diameter holes in which Carbonite tools with a hybrid design were used. They also discuss the trend toward smaller hole sizes.
Click to watch the interview on our Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2024 event site.
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