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CONTENTS
1. Specifications ................................................................................................................2
2. Configuration .................................................................................................................2
3. Installing/removing the applicator ............................................................................... 4
4. Crimping operation .......................................................................................................4
4-1. Attaching/detaching the reel terminal ...............................................................................4
(1) Detaching the reel terminal from the main unit of the crimping machine .................................4
(2) Attaching the terminal to the applicator .......................................................................................4
(3) Detaching the terminal from the applicator ..................................................................................4
4-2. Preparing an electric cable ................................................................................................ 6
(1) Processing the terminal .................................................................................................................6
4-3. Making preparation for crimping operation .............................................................................6
(1) How to adjust the crimp height .....................................................................................................6
5. Basic outline of crimp operation ..................................................................................8
5-1. Configuration and function of crimp contact....................................................................8
(1) Configuration of crimp contact ......................................................................................................8
(2) Function of each part of crimping contact ....................................................................................8
5-2. Stripping of wire outer insulation .................................................................................... 11
(1) Correct stripping length ................................................................................................................11
(2) Stripped wire condition .................................................................................................................11
5-3. Bellmouth (flare) ................................................................................................................ 11
5-4. Crimp height....................................................................................................................... 11
5-5. Tensile strength of crimped section and measuring method ........................................13
(1) Tensile strength of crimped section ............................................................................................13
(2) Testing method of tensile strength ..............................................................................................13
5-6. Confirmation of the shape of contact after crimping ..................................................... 13
(1) Standards for acceptable crimp ...................................................................................................13
(2) Example of defective crimping .....................................................................................................15
6. Crimping quality ........................................................................................................19
6-1. Crimping conditions ..........................................................................................................19
6-2. Crimping quality standards ..............................................................................................19
7. Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 21
(1) Lubrication .....................................................................................................................................21
(1)-1. Sliding section of the ram ......................................................................................................21
(1)-2. Sliding section of the terminal feed mechanism .................................................................21
(2) Routine maintenance and inspection ..........................................................................................21
(3) Replacing the expendable parts ...................................................................................................23
(3)-1. Replacing the crimper ............................................................................................................23
(3)-2. Replacing the anvil ................................................................................................................23
(4) Expendable parts ...........................................................................................................................23
8. Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................25
(1) Troubles with respect to functions of the applicator .................................................................25
(2) Troubles with respect to crimping quality ...................................................................................27
(3) Adjusting the position of the feed finger .....................................................................................29
(4) Adjusting the mounting position of the carrier chute ................................................................29
(5) How to adjust the position of the terminal .................................................................................29
9. Appendix .......................................................................................................................31
(1) Major component names...............................................................................................................31
(2) Development ..................................................................................................................................33
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