408-2648 Datasheet, PDF (1/6 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – The care, amount of use, and handling of the dies.

Crimping Dies for SOLISTRAND*
and STRATO-THERM* Terminals
and Butt Splices
Instruction Sheet
408-2648
17 MAY 13 Rev C
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet provides instructions on product
application; and maintenance and inspection
procedures for crimping dies 69930, 69931, 69932,
69954, 69955, and 69956 used in the
AMP-TAPETRONIC* machine 69875; dies 68240-1,
68241-1, and 68242-1 are also used in the
AMP-TAPETRONIC machine 69875, or the Model “K”
AMP-O-LECTRIC* 565435-5, or the G-Terminating
Machine 354500-1.
These dies are used to crimp:
• SOLISTRAND terminals and butt splices on solid
or stranded copper wire sizes 22 thru 10.
• Uninsulated STRATO-THERM terminals and butt
splices (with wire insulation support) on solid or
stranded copper wire sizes 22 thru 10.
• Uninsulated STRATO-THERM terminals and butt
splices (without wire insulation support) on solid or
stranded copper wire sizes 22 thru 10.
Dies are coated with preservative to prevent rust and
corrosion. Wipe preservative from dies, particularly
from crimping surfaces.
Die insertion and removal and crimping instructions
are provided in the manual packaged with the
terminating machine. Section 2, INSTRUCTIONS,
provides personal safety and wire preparation
information. Section 3, CRIMP INSPECTION, features
terminal and splice crimp inspection procedures which
will enable you to establish and maintain a die
certification program.
For further instructions relative to the machines,
tooling adjustment, tape loading, etc., refer to the
instructions packaged with the machines.
iNOTE NOTE
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in millimeters
[with inches in brackets]. Figures and illustrations are for
reference only and are not drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 5, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
! Avoid personal injury. Always disconnect machine from
power supply when preforming adjustments, die
installation or removal, and machine maintenance.
Always keep guards and covers in place during normal
machine operation.
For wire preparation, select the correct wire strip
length from Figure 1. Do NOT use wires with nicked or
missing conductor strands.
Refer to machine manual for crimp instructions.
3. CRIMP INSPECTION
Inspect crimped terminals and splices by checking the
features described in Figure 2. Use only the terminals
and splices that meet the conditions shown in the
“ACCEPT” column.
“REJECT” terminals and splices can be avoided
through careful use of instructions provided in the
machine manual and by preforming regular die
maintenance as instructed in Section 4,
MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION PROCEDURE, of this
instruction sheet.
4. MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION PROCEDURE
It is recommended that a maintenance/inspection
program be performed periodically to ensure
dependable and uniform terminations. Dies should be
inspected at least once a month. Frequency of
inspection may be adjusted to suit your requirements
through experience. Frequency of inspection is
depend upon:
1. The care, amount of use, and handling of the
dies.
2. The degree of operator skill.
3. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and
dirt.
4. Your own established standards.
Since there is a possibility of die damage in shipment,
new dies should be inspected in accordance with
Section 4 when received in your plant.
4.1. Cleaning
Do NOT allow deposits of dirt, grease, and foreign
matter to accumulate on the die closure surfaces and
on the bottoming surfaces of the dies. These deposits
may prevent the dies from bottoming fully and may
also cause excessive wear in the die closure surfaces,
thereby affecting the quality of the crimp. The dies
should be wiped clean frequently with a clean cloth.
4.2. Visual Inspection
Visually inspect the die closure surfaces for chipped or
pitted conditions. Although dies may gage within
permissible limits, worn or damaged die closure
surfaces are objectionable and can affect the quality of
the crimp. Examples of possible damaged die
surfaces are shown in Figure 3.
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