408-1729 Datasheet, PDF (3/11 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Crimping Dies

408-1729
4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
4.1. Crimping Terminals
DANGER
Avoid personal injury. When operating tool or power unit, exercise caution while holding terminals or wire near crimping area.
1. Strip wire to the dimensions listed in Figure 3.
Do not nick or cut the wire strands.
Figure 3
2. Select the proper color-coded terminal for the wire size. The wire size stamped on the terminal
tongue and on the crimping die must match the wire size selected.
3. Insert stripped wire fully into terminal wire barrel. The end of the conductor must not protrude more
than 1.60 mm [.063 in.] beyond the edge of the wire barrel.
CAUTION
Do NOT turn or twist the wire or terminal during insertion.
4. Remove crimping head latch pin and open yoke.
5. Place the terminal in the stationary die with the edge of the wire barrel resting against the locator and
the bottom of the terminal tongue facing the stationary die. See Figure 4.
Bottom of
Terminal Tongue
Facing Stationary
Die
Rev K
Edge of Wire Barrel
Resting Against Locator
Figure 4
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