408- 9721
Die Holder Assemblies 58449- 1, - 2, and - 3
Rev
B
4
of 8
Tyco Electronics Corporation
3. Install the lower die (anvil) into the lower die
holder and partially secure it with the cap screw
provided with the die assembly.
The cap screw can be accessed using the slot on
the left side of the connector support bracket.
4. Slide the lower subassembly under the ram and
against the stop on the base plate.
The pins in the upper plate should be aligned
with the locating holes in the guide block. Refer
to Figure 1.
5. Lower the ram to engage the upper die holder
subassembly with the lower die holder
subassembly. Tighten the lower die assembly cap
screw.
6. Install the plastic guard assembly onto power
unit using the six button head cap screws provided
with the die holder assembly.
DO NOT operate the power unit unless the guard
assembly is properly installed.
7. Connect the air supply to raise the ram.
8. After the ram has reached its uppermost
position, the power unit will re--cycle. The power
unit is ready to operate when the cycle is complete.
4.2. Removal
1. DISCONNECT the power unit from the air
supply.
2. Using a hex wrench, remove the cap screw from
each die; then lift the die assembly out from the die
holding plates.
3. Re--install the cap screws into each die
component and mate and place the die assembly
in a suitable container. Store it in a clean dry area.
5. TOOLING ADJUSTMENTS AND CONVERSIONS
(Refer to Figure 1)
The following adjustments may be required if the
connector or cable sizes change.
5.1. Cable Clamp Springs
The cable clamp springs can be adjusted for various
cable diameters. Loosen the cap screw and
re--position the cable clamp springs.
5.2. Connector Support Bracket
The connector support bracket can be adjusted for
various connector sizes. Loosen the screws which
secure the bracket to the lower plate. Slide the
bracket to the appropriate position; then secure the
screws.
5.3. Lower Connector Support
The lower connector support can be adjusted for
various connector heights. Loosen the screw which
secures the connector support to the bracket; then
re--adjust the support.
5.4. Die Holder Assembly Conversion
(For Assembly 58449- 3 Only)
(See Figure 4)
1. Remove the upper and lower die holders used
for the AMPLIMITE connector.
2. Install the lower die holder used for the SDL
connector onto the lower tooling assembly; locate it
against the clamping block and align it with the
tapped hole using the alignment gage. Secure the
die holder to the lower tooling assembly.
3. Assemble the locator to the upper die holder
used for the SDL connector using two 8--32
screws.
4. Assemble the upper die holder to the upper
tooling assembly. Align the upper die holder with
the lower die holder using the alignment gage.
Secure the upper die holder to the upper tooling
assembly.
5. Remove the alignment gage, and install the
appropriate die assembly used for the SDL
connector as described in Section 4, DIE
ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL.
6. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
1. Slide the lower die holder out from under the
ram of power unit.
2. With the ferrule properly positioned on the
connector (cable assembly), position the ferrule in
the “target area” of the die assembly. Allow the
front of the connector shell to rest in the slot of the
connector support bracket of the die holder
subassembly.
3. Position the cable into the cable clamp springs.
4. Slide the lower die holder subassembly back
against the stop. The lower die holder should be
aligned with the upper die holder.
The ram will automatically lower when lower die
holder is positioned against stop.
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