Tyco Electronics PIDG STRATO-THERM Instruction Sheet

PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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Die Holding Screw
Stationary Die
Locator
Moving Die
PIDG STRATO-THERM TERMINAL CRIMPING DIES
576711, 576714, 576715, 576716, 576720, 576723, 576742
Figure 1

1. INTRODUCTION

This instruction sheet provides application
instructions, maintenance, and inspection procedures
for the dies listed in Figure 1. These dies will crimp
PIDG STRATO–THERM Terminals with a wire size
range of 24 thru 10.
Basic instructions on the use of these dies, die
adjustments, wire preparation, etc.; are provided in
Section 2, INSTRUCTIONS.
Section 3, MAINTENANCE and INSPECTION
PROCEDURES, enables you to establish and
maintain a die certification program.
Dies are coated with oil to prevent rust and corrosion.
Wipe this oil from the dies, particularly from the
crimping area. Instructions for Hand Tool 69710–1,
refer to Instruction Sheet 408–2095. For
recommended tooling used with these dies other than
Hand Tool 69710–1, contact Tyco Electronics Tooling
Assistance Center at the number listed at the bottom
of this page.
NOTE
All dimensions on this document are in metric
units [with U. S. customary units in brackets].
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Figures and illustrations are for reference only,
and are not drawn to scale.
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Terminal Crimping Dies
Insulation Adjustment
Spacers in No. 3 Position
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2. INSTRUCTIONS

2.1. Die Insertion

Each set of dies consist of a moving die and a
stationary die. See Figure 1.
1. Position the stationary die in the stationary die
holder. Tighten the die holding screw just enough
to hold the die in place. Do not tighten the screw.
2. Position the moving die in the moving die holder.
Tighten the die holding screw just enough to hold
the die in place. Do not tighten the screw.
3. With a terminal in position, insert the wire, then
squeeze the handles until the dies bottom.
NOTE
Refer to Figure 2 for wire strip length.
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4. Tighten both the die holding screws while dies
are bottomed. Tool is now ready for operation.
NOTE
Check the die alignment and tighten the die
holding screws at least twice daily.
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2.2. Die Removal

Loosen the die holding screws, and remove the dies.

2.3. Wire Stripping and Crimping Procedures

A. Wire Stripping
Strip the wires to the dimensions provided in Figure 2.
NOTE Refer to Paragraph 2.4 for die insulation crimp
adjustment.
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B. Crimping with Hand Tool 69710-1
1. Place the terminal in the stationary die as shown
in Figure 3.
NOTE
Dies will not accommodate terminals with tongue
width exceeding 11.91 mm [.469 in.].
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Instruction Sheet
408-10039
22 JAN 09 Rev B
1 of 6
LOC B