Instruction Sheet Crimping Die Assemblies 408-6877 58085-1, 58086-1, and 58174-1 07 NOV 14 Rev C PROPER USE GUIDELINES Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. Hand tools are intended for occasional use and low volume applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended-use, production operations is available. Die Retaining Stationary Jaw Screws Indenter Die PRO-CRIMPER* III Crimping Die Frame Assembly Assembly 354940-1 (Ref) 58085-1 (Ref) Movable Anvil Die Jaw Center Contact Ferrule Crimping Crimping Chamber Chamber DIE ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR BASE PART NO. PART NO. 58085-1 221185, 221199, 221221, 221402 58086-1, 58174-1 221185, 221199, 221221 Figure 1 1. INTRODUCTION This instruction sheet covers the use and maintenance of Crimping Die Assemblies 58085-1, 58086-1, and 58174-1, which are used to crimp 75-Ohm RF Series BNC Dual Crimp Connectors. The die assemblies are designed to be used in PRO-CRIMPER III Frame Assembly 354940-1. Refer to Figure 1 for a list of connectors that are compatible with the die assemblies. For additional connector part number information, refer to the PRODUCT INFORMATION number listed at the bottom of this page. For instructions concerning the operation of the tool frame, refer to Instruction Sheet 408-9930. Read these instructions thoroughly before using the die assemblies. NOTE All dimensions are in millimeters with inch equivalents in brackets . Figures and illustrations are for identification only, and are not drawn to scale. Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 8, REVISION SUMMARY. 2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1) Each die assembly consists of an indenter and an anvil, both of which contain two crimping chambers. The small crimping chamber produces a box crimp on the center contact of the connector, and the other crimping chamber crimps the connector ferrule. Each die is held in the tool frame by a single screw. 3. DIE INSTALLATION 1. Slide the die assembly into the partially-opened tool jaws. The anvil die must be installed in the movable jaw of the tool and the indenter in the stationary jaw. The center contact crimping chamber must be toward the front of the tool as shown in Figure 1. 2. Insert, but do not completely tighten, the die retaining screws. 2014 TE Connectivity family of companies TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-722-1111 This controlled document is subject to change. 1 of 5 All Rights Reserved PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752 For latest revision and Regional Customer Service, *Trademark visit our website at www.te.com. TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product, and/or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 408-6877 3. Close the tool jaws and carefully align the dies so that the anvil die enters the indenter die. Once the anvil has entered the indenter, place a copper bus bar (1.57 0.05 mm .062 .002in. diameter) into the center contact crimping chamber of the die assembly. 4. With bus bar in place, close the tool jaws completely. Hold the tool handles together and tighten the die retaining screws with the appropriate screwdriver. 4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE NOTE For detailed information on cable selection, cable strip lengths, and proper assembly of the connector, refer to the instructions provided with the connector. Make sure the connector being used is compatible with the die assembly then proceed as follows: 4.1. Center Contact (Figure 2) 1. Slide the ferrule onto the cable, then strip the cable to the proper dimensions. 2. Slide center contact onto center conductor of cable then insert contact assembly into the center contact crimping chamber of the anvil die. See Figure 2. NOTE Make sure that the flange on the end of the center contact butts against the edge of the die. See Figure 2. 3. Crimp the center contact by holding the cable and contact in place and closing the tool handles until the ratchet releases. 4. Allow the handles to open fully, and remove the crimped center contact assembly from the crimping dies. Crimping the Center Contact Cross-Sectional View Flange on End Plug Contact of Contact Crimping Die Flange on End of Center Contact Butts Against Die Jack Contact Flange of End of Contact Anvil Die Stripped Cable Crimping Die Figure 2 4.2. Ferrule (Figure 3) 1. Insert the crimped center contact into the connector body until the cable dielectric butts against the dielectric inside the connector body. The flared cable braid must fit around the support sleeve of the connector body. 2. Slide the ferrule forward over the braid until the ferrule butts against the shoulder on the connector body. 3. Place the ferrule in the ferrule crimping chamber of the anvil die so that the shoulder on the connector body butts against the edge of the die. See Figure 3. 2 of 5 Rev C