Wire Cutting & Crimp Die Machine Setups: How To Limit Variability

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Having a great setup tech is key to a crimp die operating properly. Every aspect of the material from feeding the terminals into the fixture, positioning, application and cutting off of the terminal from the carrier reel can create variability in the finished product if everything is not aligned, sharp and accurate.

Crimp Tooling Choices That Produce High Quality Parts

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One of the most important choices you will ever make when sourcing a manufacturing establishment that produces its own cable assemblies or wire harnesses is how they will crimp terminals onto the wires they need. Choosing wisely is based on advanced knowledge of the levels of quality that is achieved using each method available. Smaller companies that are starting out or even larger companies have no formal training in the detailed aspects of wire processing which involves crimping terminals onto wire ends. They usually lean towards the cheapest method. The cheaper method essentially is to use hand-tool type pliers. Below …