408-2786 Datasheet, PDF (2/5 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Crimping Die Assemblies

3. DIE INSTALLATION
To be sure that the die assembly is properly aligned
during installation, proceed as follows:
1. Slide the die assembly into the partially--opened
tool jaws. The anvil die must be installed in the
movable jaw of the tool and the indenter in the
stationary jaw. The center contact crimping
chamber must be toward the front of the tool as
shown in Figure 1.
2. Insert, but do not completely tighten, the die
retaining screws.
3. Close the tool jaws and carefully align the dies
so that the anvil die enters the indenter die. Once
the anvil has entered the indenter, place a copper
bus bar (1.57+0.05 mm [.062+.002 in.] diameter)
into the center contact crimping chamber of the die
assembly.
4. With bus bar in place, close the tool jaws
completely. Hold the tool handles together and
tighten the die retaining screws with the
appropriate screwdriver.
Crimping the
Center Contact
Center Contact
Flange Butt
Against Edge
of Die
Anvil Die
Stripped Cable
Cross- Sectional
View
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Flange on End of
Center Contact
4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
Edge of Die
NOTE
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For detailed information on cable selection, cable
strip lengths, and proper assembly of the
connector, refer to the instructions provided with
the connector.
Select the appropriate die assembly that is
compatible with the connector being used. Proceed
as follows:
Figure 2
4.2. Ferrule (Figure 3)
1. Insert the crimped center contact into the
connector body until the cable dielectric butts
against the dielectric inside the connector body.
The flared braid must fit around the support sleeve
of the connector body.
4.1. Center Contact (Figure 2)
1. Slide the ferrule onto the cable, then strip the
cable to the proper dimensions.
2. Slide center contact onto center conductor of
cable; then insert contact assembly into the center
contact crimping chamber of the anvil die. See
Figure 2.
Shoulder on
Connector
Body Butts
Against
Edge of Die
NOTE
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Make sure that the flange on the end of the
center contact butts against the edge of the die.
Refer to the cross- sectional view in Figure 2.
3. Crimp the center contact by holding the cable in
place; then close the tool handles until the ratchet
releases.
4. Remove the crimped center contact assembly
from the crimping dies.
Ferrule in
Crimping
Chamber
on Anvil
Die
Figure 3
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