409-1993
AMP-TAPETRONIC Machine 69875 and69875-1
Rev J
26 o f 46
Tyco Electronics Corporation
7.4. Crimp Location Adjustment
(Figure 20)
Keep fingersCLEAR of dieswhile performing adjustmentsand test crimpswith guardsremoved.
The machine contains an adjustment to compensate for any variations in the front–to–back placement of the
product being crimped in relation to the crimping dies. Adjustment of the tape position properly locates the
crimp, and controls the amount of bellmouth (when applicable) at the front of the product.
Periodically, and after each change of dies, inspect the product for correct crimp location. Correct and incorrect
crimp locations are illustrated in Figure 20. If adjustment is necessary, perform the following adjustment.
1. Cycle a few products through the dies and inspect to determine the direction of adjustment required.
2. Raise the tape release lever and remove the front guard.
3. Insert a hex wrench in the crimp–location adjustment screw (Figure 18).
While performing Step 4 or 5, refer to the instruction material packaged with the dies for crimp inspection procedures.
4. If the crimp location is to the back of the product, turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise a few
degrees at a time between test crimps until the proper location is obtained.
5. If the crimp location is to the front of the product, turn the adjustment screw clockwise a few degrees
at a time between test crimps until the proper location is obtained.
6. Replace the front guard and lower the tape release handle before continuing operation.
Figure 21
Ratchet
Adjustment
Screw
Locknut
Adjustment
Link
Counterclockwise
Clockwise
Feed Yoke
Locknuts
ToAdvance, Turn Link
Counterclockwise
ToRetract, Turn
Link Clockwise
Undertravel
Overtravel
7.5. Tape Belt FeedAdjustments
(Figure 21)
Product must be indexed into the CENTER of the die closure. In the event of machine wear or variations in the
feed holes within the tape, it may be necessary to advance or retract the tape feed (belt travel) or feed ratchet
as follows:
DANGER
NOTE
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