408-1729 Datasheet, PDF (9/11 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Crimping Dies

408-1729
6.1. Daily Maintenance
It is recommended that each operator of the dies be made aware of-and responsible for-the following steps of
daily maintenance:
1. Remove dust, dirt, and other contaminants with a clean brush, or a soft, lint--free cloth. Do NOT use
objects that could damage the dies.
2. Make certain the dies are protected with a THIN coat of any good SAE 20 motor oil. Do not oil
excessively.
3. When the dies are not in use, mate them and store in a clean, dry area.
6.2. Visual Inspection
1. Remove all lubrication and accumulated film by immersing the dies in a suitable commercial
degreaser that will not affect paint or plastic material.
2. Make sure all die components are in place. If replacements are necessary, refer to the replacement
parts listed in Figure 12.
3. Check components for wear. Remove and replace worn components.
4. Inspect the crimp area for flattened, chipped, cracked, worn, or broken areas. If damage is evident,
the dies must be repaired before returning them to service (see Section 7, REPLACEMENT AND
REPAIR).
6.3. Gaging the Crimping Chamber
The die closure inspection is accomplished using plug gages. A suggested gage design and the GO and NO-
GO diameters of the plug gage elements are shown in Figure 10.
Rev K
Figure 10
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