TM-3000 and TM-4000 Universal Press
Doc. No: TM-638017299
Release Date: 06-06-05
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Revision: F
Revision Date: 11-27-18
ADJUSTABLE
DIAL
LOOSEN M6 SOCKET
HEAD SCREW
Figure 3-8
LOOSEN M6 SOCKET
HEAD SCREW
Note:
The horizontal gap between the sensor and the ram should be 1.5mm (.06”) maximum. See Figure 3-7.
CAUTION:
Always return the ram to the top dead center position (start position) before cycling the press.
Shut Height Adjustment
See Section 2.6 for industry-standard shut height.
Crimp Adjustment (Full and Split Cycle)
If conductor crimp height adjustment is required and cannot be made by adjustments on the applicator, the press shut height
can be adjusted by following the steps below:
Steps
1.
Open the press guard.
2.
Use a 5mm hex wrench to loosen the four M6 socket head screws on the front of the press ram.
3.
Rotate the adjustable dial to the right to raise crimp height or to the left to lower crimp height. Indicator lines on the dial
represent increments of approximately .05mm (.002”). See Figure 3-8.
4.
When adjustment is complete, tighten the four M6 socket head screws.
5.
Close the guard and restore power to the press.
6.
Place a pre-stripped wire into the terminal and terminate under power.
Examine the quality of the crimp.
7.
Repeat steps 1-6 if the desired crimp is not achieved.
Use
Caution
when adjusting the ram downward. Overadjustment in this
direction may cause tooling damage or breakage.
Always return the shut height to the factory setting before installing another
applicator or recalibrating shut height. See Section 2.6.1.
Note:
Molex does not recommend making shut height adjustments to any
bench top crimp press. All adjustments should be made at the applicator,
including shimming the applicator if required to achieve the proper crimp height
for the crimped terminal. Bench top presses should remain at the industry-
standard of 135.80mm (5.346”) for interchangeability.