408-10390 Datasheet, PDF (9/18 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Ocean side-feed applicators are available with either a mechanical feed, air feed, or servo feed system

408-10390
5. ADJUSTMENTS
5.1. Wire Crimp Adjustment
1. Select an increment number from 0 (largest crimp height) to 150 (smallest crimp height) from the data
plate for the wire size to be used. Each increment represents a change in crimp height of 0.01 mm
[.0004 in.].
2. Turn the wire crimp height adjustment disc clockwise to decrease the crimp height and turn the wire
crimp disc counterclockwise to increase the crimp height.
3. Turn the wire crimp disc to line up with the specified increment number with the indicator notch/cut out
on the front of the ram. This provides the right crimp height for that wire (see Figure 8).
Wire Crimp Disc
Indicator Notch/Cut Out
Insulation Crimp Dial
Figure 8
4. Make the insulation crimp adjustment described in paragraph 5.2, then make several test cycles and
inspect the terminations closely. Look for rough or sharp edges around the crimped barrels (flash),
deformed crimps, bent terminals, or other defects caused by worn or broken tooling. If necessary,
replace tooling as described in Section 6.
— If the terminations appear normal, measure the crimp height of each termination as described in
instruction sheet 408-7424, packaged with the applicator. The crimp height must agree with the
measurement specified on the applicator log for the wire size being used. Record crimp height
dimensions for reference.
— If the crimp height is incorrect, remove the applicator, and install one that is known to produce
terminations of correct crimp height. Make several test cycles and repeat the inspection. If the
crimp height is incorrect for this applicator, the problem is the machine shut height, and corrective
information can be found in the appropriate machine manual. If the crimp height is correct, the
problem is in the original applicator, and refer to paragraph 6.6, Adjustable Crimp Height Repair,
for corrective measures.
5. During extensive operation, periodically inspection the terminals as described in step 4 to make sure
that the applicator is producing correct terminations.
5.2. Insulation Crimp Adjustment
The insulation crimp is adjustable in increments of 0.19 mm [.0075 in.] by pulling the insulation crimp dial out
(refer to Figure 4) and turning it to line up with the number (1 through 18) so that it is shown at the indicator
notch on the ram: No. 1 makes the loosest crimp and No. 18 makes the tightest crimp. The total range of
adjustment is approximately 3.30 mm [.130 in.]. To find the desired insulation crimp, start with No. 1, make test
crimps, then increase the setting one number at a time until the proper insulation crimp height is achieved.
NOTE
Some applicators may have a special insulation adjustment dial that differs in range and increments than described. Refer to
the marking on the front of the insulation crimp dial for correct increments.
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