409-10012 Datasheet, PDF (15/26 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – AMP-O-MATIC Side-Feed Stripper-Crimper

409-10012
6. ADJUSTMENTS
The following adjustments may be necessary to maintain the machine in continuous service, or in the event it is
necessary to replace parts and/or components.
DANGER
To avoid personal injury, ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER to the machine before performing any maintenance.
Turn off the power at the main power switch/circuit breaker. ALWAYS CLOSE LOCKOUT VALVE, to disconnect air
STOP
supply from machine.
6.1. Wire Crimp Height Adjustment (Figure 4)
1. Open front door of machine to gain access.
2. Select pad letter (A, B, C, or D) specified on Applicator Parts List (Log), supplied with the particular
applicator installed in machine, for AWG wire size and terminal being used.
3. Turn wire disc (upper disc) so that selected pad letter is visible to FRONT and center of applicator. This
provides the proper crimp height for terminal and wire size being used.
4. After making insulation crimp adjustment as described in Paragraph 6.2, make several test crimps by
operating machine as described in Section 4, then perform the following:
a. Inspect terminations for rough or sharp edges around crimped barrels (flash), deformed crimps, bent
terminals, or other defects caused by worn or broken tooling. If necessary, replace tooling as described
in Section 7.
b. If terminations appear normal, measure crimp height of each termination as described in instruction
sheet 408-7424. Crimp height must agree with measurement specified on Applicator Parts List (Log)
supplied with the applicator being used. Record crimp dimensions for reference.
c. If crimp height is INCORRECT, remove applicator and install one that is known to produce
terminations of CORRECT crimp height, as described in Paragraph 7.1, Applicator Replacement. Make
several test crimps and repeat Step b. If crimp heights are still INCORRECT for this applicator, the
problem is machine shut height (see Step d.). Contact your TE Representative, or call the Tooling
Assistance Center: 1-800-722-1111. If the crimp height is CORRECT for this applicator, problem is in
original applicator, and crimp height repair is described in Section 7.
d. The “shut height fine adjust” may be used, for example, when an applicator is not properly shimmed
for the machine shut height setting. The factory set machine (1320895) is 135.79 mm [5.346 in.]. To fine
adjust the shut height, unlock the screw adjust. Insert dowel pin into holes of disc indicator (33) and move
as required; each increment on disc indicator is 0.013 mm [.0005 in.].
5. During extensive operation, periodically repeat Step 4 to make sure applicator is producing
correct terminations.
6.2. Insulation Crimp Height Adjustment (Figure 4)
The insulation crimp height adjustment (when applicable) must be made in relation to wire crimp height as
described in Paragraph 6.1. To adjust, turn insulation disc (lower disc) to align number (1 through 8) with top of
insulation crimper on applicator ram. The loosest crimp is produced at No. 1 setting and the tightest at the No. 8
setting. To find a satisfactory insulation crimp for any wire insulation outside diameter, start with No. 1, making
test crimps. Increase setting one number at a time until desired crimp height is obtained. The crimp should hold
the insulation firmly without cutting into it.
6.3. Terminal Strip Feed Adjustment (Figure 10)
Proper adjustment of the terminal strip feed is achieved when the applicator ram is fully raised and the feed
finger is fully extended to CENTER the lead terminal over the anvil. Adjustment may be necessary (especially
when changing applicators) due to variations in the feed points of different terminal strips. The location of the
pivot shaft in the adjusting plate for the feed arm may be a determining factor to obtain proper adjustment. There
are three adjustment positions in which the pivot shaft may be located. In most cases the middle hole is used.
The bottom position provides the SHORTEST feed finger stroke and the top position provides the LONGEST.
When performing the following procedure, and it is impossible to obtain the proper adjustment, determine if a
LONGER or SHORTER stroke is required.
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