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Installation in crimp presses with other than standard shut heights can cause severe tool damage. Check the shut height of the crimp press before operating the Crimp Module. Molex will not be liable for any damages as a result of installation in a crimp press with nonstandard or improperly set shut height.
(FFC) to the 70430 series connectors using Delivery Check the TM-3000 or TM-4000 press This FFC Termination Kit is installed ONLY in the Molex Carefully remove the FFC Termination Kit from its 63801-8500 T2 and Terminator Crimp Module. This shipping container;...
C-Grid® SL™ FFC Termination Kit Section 2 Set-Up and Operation Read the following instructions before attempting to terminate FFC product in the Crimp Module. REMOVE M6 BHSC (2) REMOVE KEEP FEED MECHANISM DOWELS IN PLACE (2) M5 x 12mm LONG SCREWS REMOVE TOOLING CLAMP KEEP...
Height Gauge. See Figure 2-1. The gauge is designed to apply the proper load at 135.80mm (5.346") shut height. Molex offers an industry standard shut height gauge (order number 63800-7900) that will fit in the TM-3000 and TM-4000 crimp presses. It is recommended that the crimp press shut...
C-Grid® SL™ FFC Termination Kit Manually Cycling the TM3000 and TM4000 Presses Insert the hand-cycle T wrench (furnished with the press) through the access hole in the center of the motor’s rear cover and locate it on the motor shaft. See Figure 2-5. Rotate the wrench clockwise.
2. Clean the quick change mounting plate of scrap or chips that may interfere with the Crimp Module installation. SLIDE SAFETY Molex recommends a soft brush; do not use compressed SWITCH BRACKET air to clean the equipment. The forces created by M6 x 16MM compressed air can force debris into the tool.
C-Grid® SL™ FFC Termination Kit 4. Install the side guard on the Crimp Module. Use the (2) M5 x12mm screws (see section 2.1) to fasten the guard on the Crimp Module. See Figure 2-10. 5. Close the press guard door. 6.
3. Close the guard door and repeat steps 1 – 3 until the desired crimp height is obtained. 4. Additional assessment of the FFC crimp should be done by micro-sectioning the crimped area. Molex does not offer equipment to do this.
C-Grid® SL™ FFC Termination Kit 9. Place the second and third fingers of each hand around the handles on the insertion nest. Put the thumbs on the front of the insertion bar. While applying a light pressure with the index fingers on the cable over the carrier strip, squeeze the insertion nest toward the insertion bar.
C-Grid® SL™ FFC Termination Kit Section 4 LOCK NUT OPENING FOR TOOL LOCATOR Other Adjustments STOP SCREW 4.1. Punch and Anvil Alignment FFC GUIDE The alignment of the punch and anvil is determined by the tooling locator mounted to the ram. As the tooling locator enters the rectangular opening behind the housing nest, it centers the tooling on the FFC slide to the FFC punch.
NOTE: Always clean mounting surfaces of crimp tooling and tooling holders before installation. Molex recommends a soft brush; do not use compressed air to clean the Crimp Module. The forces created by compressed air can force debris into the tool or at the operator.
Inspect all tooling 25,000 Replace if worn (Punch, anvil etc.) for wear Schedule should be adjusted up or down depending on usage. Molex recommends that a log of preventive maintenance be kept with the press. UNCONTROLLED COPY Doc. No: TM-638018550...
C-Grid® SL™ FFC Termination Kit 5.3 Spare Parts Customers are responsible for maintaining the Crimp Module. Spare parts are available. Moving and functioning parts can be damaged or wear out over time and will require replacement. Having some spare parts on-hand will reduce production down time.
C-Grid® SL™ FFC Termination Kit Section 6 6.1 Parts List and Assembly Drawing C-Grid® SL™ FFC Termination Kit 63801-8550 Item Order No. Engineering No. Description Quantity Perishable Tooling 62201-4218 62201-4218 Carrier Bar 1 PP 62201-8705 62201-8705 Anvil 1 PP 62201-8709...
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C-Grid® SL™ FFC Termination Kit C-Grid® SL™ FFC Termination Kit 63801-8550 M4 by 6 Long BHCS M4 by 8 Long FHCS M4 by 8 Long SHCS M4 by 10 Long BHCS M4 by 10 Long SHCS M4 by 12 Long BHCS...
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