408-8581 Datasheet, PDF (2/3 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – crimping chamber crimps the center contact onto the center conductor of the coaxial cable.

Crimping the Center Contact
Typical Die Assembly
Plug Center
Contact
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Flange
Against Die
Center Contact
Center Contact
Crimping Chamber
of Anvil Die
Jack Center
Contact
Flange
Against Die
CAUTION
Upper and lower die posts must enter slot in contact in order to
crimp wire. If not properly aligned, damage to die set will occur.
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Figure 2
4.2. Crimping the Ferrule (See Figure 3)
1. Insert the crimped center contact into the
connector body until the cable dielectric butts
against the dielectric inside the connector body or
until the center contact is securely positioned within
the connector. Make sure that the braided shield is
over the support sleeve of the connector body and
that no strands from the shield enter the connector
body.
Crimping the Ferrule
Typical Die Assembly
2. Slide the ferrule over the braided shield and onto
the connector until the ferrule butts against the
shoulder on the connector body.
Ferrule Crimping
Chamber of Anvil Die
3. Place the ferrule in the ferrule crimping chamber
of the anvil die so that the shoulder of the connector
body butts against the edge of the die.
NOTE
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Refer to the instruction sheet packaged with the
connector to determine the appropriate crimping
chamber for the ferrule.
4. While holding the assembly together, close the
tool handles until the dies have closed enough to
hold the ferrule in place.
CAUTION
Make sure that both sides of the ferrule are started
evenly into the crimping chamber. DO not attempt
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to crimp an improperly positioned ferrule.
5. Carefully close the tool handles until the ratchet
releases.
Shoulder of Ferrule
Against Edge of Die
Figure 3
6. Allow the tool handles to open fully, and remove
the crimped ferrule from the dies.
5. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
The crimping die assembly is inspected before
shipment; however, it is recommended that the dies be
inspected immediately upon arrival at your facility to
ensure that the dies have not been damaged during
shipment.
The die assembly will perform correctly as long as:
(1) the product specified is correct for the application,
(2) the specified die assembly is used, (3) the die
assembly has been measured to ensure that the die
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