Instruction Sheet
408-- 7563
Moving
Die
Die
Holding
Screw
14 MAR 11
Floating
Crimper
PIDG* FASTON*
Terminal
Wire
Barrel
Wire Strip
Length
(See Table)
Assembly
Screw
Rev B
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Crimping Die Assemblies
90240- 2, 90248- 2, and 90280- 1
Saddle
AMP--TAPETRONIC*
Machine 69875
Die
Holding
Screw
Conductor
Insulation
Stationary
Die
DIE
ASSEMBLY
NUMBER
Insulation
Barrel
NOTE: Not to Scale
TERMINAL
WIRE
PART NUMBER
(TAPE MOUNTED)
SERIES
INSULATION
COLOR
RANGE
(AWG)
STRIP LENGTH
+0.41 [.016]
INSULATION
DIA (Max)
90248--2
60894--2
61048--2
61060--2
.110
Clear
22 -- 18
5.56 [.219]
2.54 [.100]
90240--2
90280--1
42844--3
61198--4
.250
250
Green
Yellow
14 -- 12
12 -- 10
8.74 [.344]
7.14 [.281]
6 35 [.250]
6.35
[ 250]
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet covers die assemblies that are
used to crimp PIDG FASTON Terminals. Refer to
Figure 1 for appropriate die assembly and terminal
combinations. The dies and terminals are color coded
to indicate accepted wire range. The dies fit into the
AMP--TAPETRONIC Machine 69875. Refer to
Customer Manual 409--1993.
NOTE
All dimensions on this sheet are in millimeters
[with inch equivalents provided in brackets].
Figures and illustrations are for identification only
and are not drawn to scale.
Read these instructions carefully and completely
before crimping any terminals.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1)
Each die assembly consists of a stationary die and a
moving die. The stationary die has a die holding
screw. The moving die has a die holding screw and a
saddle with an assembly screw, and it is marked to
indicate the wire range crimped.
3. DIE INSTALLATION
Prepare the machine to receive dies according to the
instructions in 409--1993 under “Die Replacement”,
and proceed as follows:
1. Position the moving die into the upper crimping
area of the machine and finger tighten the holding
screw.
2. Position the stationary die into the lower
crimping area of the machine and start the holding
screw, but do not tighten it.
3. Hand cycle the machine until the dies bottom
against each other. Tighten both holding screws.
Re--assemble and adjust the machine, again following
the instructions provided in 409--1993.
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4. PREPARATION AND CRIMPING
Install a reel of terminals on the machine and align a
terminal with the dies. Refer to customer manual
409--1993.
CAUTION
Wire Insulation Must
be Inside the
Insulation Barrel
Bellmouth
Must be
Present at
Wire Barrel
Crimp only terminals specified for the dies you
are using.
Refer to Figure 1 to verify the correct wire size and
insulation diameter for the product you intend to
crimp.
4.1. Insulation Crimp Adjustment
1. With the machine power supply disconnected
and the front guard removed, raise the tape
release lever and turn the insulation crimp
adjustment knob to position No. 4 (loose). Then
lower the tape release lever.
Terminal May Not be
Bent or Twisted
Wire Ends Must
be Flush to or
Beyond End of
Wire Barrel
2. Insert an unstripped wire into the terminal, and
hand cycle the machine one full crimp cycle.
3. Remove the crimped terminal from the machine.
Bend the wire 90_ to both sides. If the wire pulls
out of the terminal, raise the release lever, turn the
adjustment to next lower number, and lower the
release lever. Then repeat steps 2 and 3 until the
crimp is properly adjusted.
NOTE
The insulation crimp should hold the wire
insulation firmly without cutting into it.
4.2. Crimping Procedures
Strip the wires to the dimension shown in Figure 1,
being careful not to cut or nick the conductor strands.
Then, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the stripped end of a wire into the aligned
terminal until the wire insulation begins to wedge
against the terminal insulation barrel, or until it is
against the end of the terminal wire barrel.
2. Hold the wire in place and actuate the machine
through a complete cycle.
NOTE
Be sure to allow the crimping dies to open fully
before removing the crimped terminal.
4.3. Crimp Inspection (Figure 2)
Visually inspect completed crimps, noting the
following:
— Ends of wire strands must be flush to, or extend
beyond, the front of the wire barrel. However, ends
may not extend far enough to interfere with
insertion of the mating tab.
— Wire insulation must be inside the insulation
barrel with no conductor showing.
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Figure 2
— A slight bellmouth must be present in the
terminal plastic insulation at the front of the wire
barrel.
— Terminal may not be bent or twisted in a way
that damages the termination or makes mating
difficult.
NOTE
For more information on product crimp
specifications, refer to application specification
114--1002.
5. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
5.1. Daily Maintenance
1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants
with a clean, soft brush, or a clean, soft, lint--free
cloth. Do NOT use any objects that could damage
the dies or tool.
2. Make sure all die hardware and parts are
properly secured.
3. Coat all surfaces with a thin coat of any good
SAE 20 motor oil. Do not oil excessively.
4. When the dies are not in use, store them in a
clean, dry area.
5.2. Periodic Inspection
Regularly scheduled inspections should be conducted
and recorded by quality control personnel. It is
recommended that the inspection procedures that
follow be performed once a month; more often if your
work environment, company standards, or amount of
tool use indicates the need.
Rev B
408- 7563
A. Visual Inspection
Remove all lubrication and accumulated film by
immersing the dies in a commercial degreaser. Then:
1. Remove all lubrication and accumulated film
from the dies by immersing the dies in a suitable
commercial degreaser.
2. Make sure all die hardware and parts are
properly secured.
to ensure quality and reliability of the dies. Order
replacement parts through your TE Representative, or
call 1--800--526--5142, or send a facsimile of your
purchase order to 1--717--986--7605, or write to:
GO
Diameter
Suggested Plug Gage Design
3. Carefully inspect die surfaces for wear, cracking,
pitting, or other obvious damage. Replace parts as
necessary before returning dies to service. See
Figure 4.
NO-- GO
Diameter
50.8 [2.00]
Min. Typ.
B. Gaging the Wire Barrel Crimping Chamber (Figure 3)
NO-- GO Element Must Not Pass
Through Crimping Chamber
Figure 3 shows dimensions for manufacture of plug
gages needed to inspect the wire barrel crimping
chamber of each die assembly. TE Connectivity (TE)
does not make or market these gages. However,
gages may be purchased from:
Pennoyer--Dodge Company
6643--T San Fernando Road
Glendale, CA 91201
Gage crimping chamber using the following
procedures:
1. Close dies until bottomed, and hold them in this
position.
2. Align the plug gage GO element with the
crimping chamber. Push the element straight into
the chamber, but do not force it. The GO element
must pass through the chamber.
3. Align the NO--GO element and try to insert it
straight into the crimping chamber. The NO--GO
element may begin entry as shown in Figure 3, but
must not pass through the chamber.
If dies conform dimensionally, lubricate them with a
thin coat of any good SAE 20 motor oil. If not, replace
the dies.
GO Element Must Pass
Through Crimping Chamber
GAGE ELEMENT DIAMETER
CRIMPING
DIE NUMBER
GO
NO-- GO
90240--2
3.52 [.1385]
3.64 [.1435]
90248--2
1.59 [.0625]
1.71 [.0675]
90280--1
3.80 [.1495]
3.95 [.1555]
Figure 3
CUSTOMER SERVICE (38--35)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 3608
HARRISBURG, PA 17105--3608
For additional information on plug gages, refer to
instruction sheet 408--7424.
For repair service, please contact a TE
Representative at 1--800--526--5136.
6. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
7. REVISION SUMMARY
Replacement parts are listed in Figure 4. Parts other
than those listed in Figure 4 should be replaced by TE
Rev B
S Updated document to corporate requirements
S New logo
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B
C
5
1
8
2
6
A
3
9
4
7
DIE SPECIFICATIONS
DIE
NUMBER
10
REPLACEMENT PARTS
DIMENSION (Ref)
ITEM
DIE
90240-- 2
DIE
90248-- 2
DIE
90280-- 1
A
B
C
90240 2
90240--2
56.64
[2.230]
15.85
[.624]
28.63
[1.127]
1
59781--1
2--59781--3
59781--1
2
2--59577--8
2--59577--9
2--59577--8
90248 2
90248--2
56.64
[2.230]
15.85
[.624]
26.24
[1.033]
3
1--307275--0
1--307275--2
1--307275--0
4
1--59781--0
59781--6
90280 1
90280--1
56.64
[2.230]
15.85
[.624]
28.63
[1.127]
5
307276--5
6
DIE WEIGHT (Ref)
142 g [5 oz.]
DESCRIPTION
QTY
PER
ASSY
Die Holding Screw
1
Saddle Screw
1
Saddle
1
59781--5
Die Holding Screw
1
2--307285--3
307276--1
Insulation Crimper
1
24088--8
24088--8
24088--8
Curved Washer
1
7
3--59619--7
3--59619--9
1--59619--2
Insulation Anvil
1
8
1--21046--3
1--21046--3
1--21046--3
Retaining Ring
2
9
125719--1
125782--1
125969--1
Wire Crimper
1
10
125721--1
125781--1
125968--1
Wire Anvil
1
Figure 4
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