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Measuring CriMp DiaMeTer
Gates GC20 Cortex
MEASURING CRIMP DIAMETER
TO PROPERLY MEASURE A CRIMP DIAMETER
NOTE:
DO NOT
measure on top of part number stamps.
There are separate steps number 1 and 2 when using 21 and 22 dies and when
not using 21 and 22 dies. Steps number 3 and 4 are the same for both kinds of
die. Figure 53 shows a Gates digital caliper that can also be used to measure
crimped ferrules.
Figure 53: Gates digital caliper
WHEN USING 21 AND 22 DIES
4.
Using Gates calipers (Product No. 7369-0322, Part No. 78215, for example)
measure halfway between ridges (Figure 54). To be sure crimp diameter is
being properly measured, mark a crimp flat. Beginning with that flat, count 9
flats to get the diameter. Be sure caliper blades DO NOT touch ridges.
Figure 54: Measuring with caliper when using 21 and 22 dies