> It is claimed by the manufacturer that the LEDs are soldered with the
> leads
> full length* and that the leads are then trimmed using side-cutters
> after
> soldering.
> This is one version of normal  practise for fully hand soldered PCBs.
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> Question:  What are the chances that the LEDs are being trimmed after
> soldering? ie pot soldered with long leads. Has anyone any experience
> with
> pot soldering populated through hole PCBs?

I have heard of leads being cut after soldering by having a rotating blade,=
 rather like a rotary lawnmower blade, to scythe the leads off at an approp=
riate length. This could well be the method being used.
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