408-8590 Datasheet, PDF (1/3 Pages) Tyco Electronics – Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY

90-Degree Snap-Lock
Crimping Die Assembly 1338650-1
Instruction Sheet
408-8590
10 MAR 09 Rev A
Nest Die
Screw
Hole
2. Secure the nest die in the stationary jaw of the
tool frame using the die retaining screw. DO NOT
fully tighten the screw.
3. Slowly cycle the tool, allowing the dies to align
themselves. Then, cycle the tool until the dies are
completely closed.
4. Securely tighten both die retaining screws.
Anvil Die
Nest
Screw
Hole
Figure 1
Stationary
Jaw
Nest Die
PRO-CRIMPER III
Tool Frame
Die Retaining
Screws
1. INTRODUCTION
90–Degree Snap–Lock Crimping Die Assembly
1338650–1 (shown in Figure 1) is designed to be
used with PRO–CRIMPER* III Hand Crimping Tool
Frame Assembly 354940–1 to crimp the crimp claw of
the right–angle ferrule for coaxial snap–lock cable
connectors onto coaxial cable. Refer to Instruction
Sheet 408–9930 for information concerning the tool
frame assembly.
NOTE
i
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in
millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures are
not drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
The die assembly consists of a nest die and an anvil
die that when closed forms one crimping chamber.
See Figure 1. Each die is secured in the tool by a
single screw (included with tool).
3. DIE INSTALLATION (See Figure 2)
1. Install the anvil die in the moveable jaw of the
tool frame. Align the screw hole of the die with the
screw hole of the tool frame, then secure the die
with the die retaining screw. DO NOT fully tighten
the screw.
Anvil Die
Moveable
Jaw
Figure 2
4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
Refer to 408–4551 for cable strip length and
assembly information for the connector; for detailed
application requirements, refer to Application
Specification 114–13010.
NOTE
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The center contact must be crimped onto the
cable separately.
1. Crimp the straight portion of the ferrule
according to 408–8589.
2. Assemble the connector according to 408–4551.
3. Place the crimp claw of the ferrule in the nest of
the anvil die so that the shoulder of the connector
butts against the edge of the die. See Figure 3.
_ ^{4. Bend the cable and insert it into the crimp claw,}
while holding the connector at a 90 angle to the
nest.
5. While holding the assembly together, cycle the
tool until the dies have closed enough to hold the
assembly in place.
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