
TM 9-1829A, April 1944
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2021-07-07
Figure 127: Squaring end of inner core, using fixture (T-136374)
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Crimping on tip
(fig. 128): Insert end of core into proper tip. Core tips are supplied in a variety of
shapes and sizes. In selecting a replacement tip, always check length, shape, outside diameter, and
hole inside diameter against the old tip. Using large jaws of fixture (T-136374), place tip between
upper and lower crimping die, hold core firmly and, using heavy hammer, strike hard blow on
fixture. Repeat crimping operation with tip in different position. Remove from die and test for firm
crimp. Squaring and tip-crimping require extreme care so that the operation will result in the tip
being concentric with the core. Only a small amount of tip eccentricity will result in faulty speed
indication. Care must be taken to prevent unraveling or fraying of squared core ends. Frayed ends
can be touched up on a fine grinding wheel by rotating core on grinding wheel in direction of outer
wire spiral.
Figure 128: Crimping tip on inner core, using fixture (T-136374)