Patent ID: 7649372
Filing Date: 2010-01-19
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A method of aligning swaged probe pins in an array of micro-holes formed in a lower die portion of a die head assembly, said method comprising: stacking an assembly aid film having slotted holes in a first position on top of said lower die portion so that round portions of said slotted holes are axially aligned with said array of micro-holes; inserting swaged probe pins having cylindrical end portions and a swaged center portion through said slotted holes in said assembly aid film and said array of micro-holes in said lower die portion; and lifting said assembly aid film to a second position by lifting it upwardly over said cylindrical end portion closest to said lower die portion and over said swaged center portion of each of said swaged probe pins; and wherein in said second position, each of said slotted holes are offset from each of said array of micro-holes in said lower die portion.