You guys were right, it is in fact, an eyelet! Thanks for the tip.
Unfortunately, the size that I need (not pictured) is not a standard part. Stimpson has also told me that they cannot manufacture a part with the length/diameter ratio that I have requested, since these are drawn parts.
I...
Thanks for the suggestion, I will contact Lyntron about a custom piece for us.
The secondary flare is absolutely necessary for my application (not being used as a PCB standoff).
This was from a generic ignitor module for a furnace. I guess the flare could provide better stability, and it...
I realize that this is a long shot, but does anyone know where I might find the supplier that makes these?
I realize that the circuit board manufacturer has some sort of automated machinery to insert and flare these, and we would be looking to have something similar for our (non-circuit board)...