>
> I'm avoiding either ugly solution by using a connector
> sold as a 2 part terminal block. The header IMC mounts
> to the board. The screw terminal block plugs into this,
> and they can be stacked with interlocking dovetails.
>
> So, my end user brings the wires togather, interlocks
> the terminal block plugs, and plugs the whole mass into
> the card.
>
>
> --
> Anniepoo

Who is making surface mount pluggable terminal blocks?  About 18 months ago
I couldn't find any.  Several manufacturers had them in catalogs, but at
that time I couldn't get a projected cost or delivery date.

We sell oil field controls and these guys have a tendency to put cheaters
for more torque on their screw drivers when they tighten down on the wires.
If the connector isn't even attached to the board when they do it, you
shouldn't have problems with surface mount connectors.

Mark Walsh