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AMPOWER™ Crimping Die Assemblies
68361-1, 68253-1, 68304-1, and 59867-1
Lock screw
Ram lock screw
DYNA-CRIMP crimping head 69099
Flat on shank
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Stationary die
5
Locator assembly
6
Moving die
7
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408-2710 Table 1 lists the dimensions for each die set. The weight is approximately 794 g [1 lb 12 oz]. NOTE Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in millimeters with [inches in brackets]. Figures are for reference only and are not drawn to scale.
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408-2710 2. DESCRIPTION Each die assembly features a stationary die, a moving die, and a locator assembly (see Figure 1). Both the stationary and moving die have a shank (with a flat), which aligns and secures each die in the crimping head. The locator assembly helps position the terminal in the stationary die.
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408-2710 3. Insert the terminal into the stationary die. Orient it so that the large, flat surface of the terminal is parallel to, and rests against, the angular surface of the locator (Figure 4). Figure 4: Positioning the terminal Flat surface of terminal rests against locator Quick-disconnect pins must be on this side of locator Moving die 4.
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408-2710 5. INSPECTING THE CRIMP Inspect crimped terminals by comparing to the ones shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6. Use only the terminals that display the features of an acceptable crimp (Figure 5). Figure 5: Features of an acceptable crimp Embossed wire size matches size stamped on terminal and CMA of wire.
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408-2710 Figure 6 shows problems that mean a crimp should be rejected. Most of these are the caused by a terminal that is not properly aligned with the dies. Avoid unacceptable crimps by carefully following the procedures in section 4 and performing regular tool maintenance (section 6). As shown in Figure 6, the large slot in the terminal must meet the following requirements: ...
408-2710 6. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION The dies are inspected before being shipped. Inspect them immediately when they arrive at your facility to determine whether any damage occurred during shipment. 6.1. Daily maintenance Make each operator of the power unit aware of, and responsible for, the following daily maintenance requirements: ...
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408-2710 6.4. Gaging the crimping die closure This procedure requires the use of a plug gage (Figure 7) conforming to the dimensions listed in Table 6. TE Connectivity does not manufacture or market these gages. For information regarding the use of a plug gage, refer to instruction sheet 408-7424.
408-2710 To gage the die closure, complete the following steps. 1. Remove the dies from the crimping head. 2. Remove traces of oil or dirt from the crimping chambers and plug gage. 3. Position the dies at the gaging height shown in Figure 8. Figure 8: Gaging height 4.
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