408-6877 Datasheet, PDF (2/5 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Crimping Die Assemblies

408-6877
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 ±.002in.] 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.
4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
NOTE
For detailed information on cable selection, cable strip lengths, and proper assembly of the connector, refer to the instructions
provided with the connector.
Make sure the connector being used is compatible with the die assembly; then proceed as follows:
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.
NOTE
Make sure that the flange on the end of the center contact butts against the edge of the die. See Figure 2.
3. Crimp the center contact by holding the cable and contact in place and closing the tool handles until
the ratchet releases.
4. Allow the handles to open fully, and remove the crimped center contact assembly from the crimping
dies.
Crimping the Center Contact
Cross-Sectional View
Plug Contact
Flange on End
of Contact
Flange on End of
Center Contact
Butts Against Die
Anvil Die
Jack Contact
Crimping Die
Flange of End
of Contact
Stripped Cable
Figure 2
Crimping Die
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 cable braid must fit around the support sleeve of the
connector body.
2. Slide the ferrule forward over the braid until the ferrule butts against the shoulder on the connector
body.
3. Place the ferrule in the ferrule crimping chamber of the anvil die so that the shoulder on the connector
body butts against the edge of the die. See Figure 3.
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