NOTE: The assembly does not have a dot on the certification mark when it is crimped with Tyco
68006, 68007 and 68008 die sets. The dot on the symmetrical pap is not necessary for a
size 4AL 13-78 terminal lug.
NOTE: It is normal to have:
• Flash or flaked plating where the nest and indenter dies go together during the crimp
operation
• Exposed base material in the indenter area that is caused by the crimp operation.
Refer to Figure 21.
CAUTION
IF THE TONGUE OF A BACT13T TERMINAL LUG HAS A BEND THAT IS
MORE THAN 0.15 INCH FROM THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE
BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE TONGUE, THE TERMINAL LUG IS DAMAGED
AND MUST NOT BE USED.
(11) If the crimp area has flash that is caused by the crimp operation:
(a) Make a selection of a file from Table 22.
(b) Remove the flash with file.
Make sure that the width of the filed area is not more than 0.124 inch.
(c) Remove the filings from the assembly.
(12) If the crimp area has flaked plating that is caused by the crimp operation, remove the flaked
plating.
(13) Install the insulation sleeve. Refer to Paragraph 2.N..
STRAIGHTNESS OF THE TERMINAL LUG ASSEMBLY
Figure 22
ASSEMBLY OF AMP (TYCO) COPALUM, MS25435 AND THOMAS & BETTS ALUMINUM
TERMINALS
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