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5. TOOLING
TE has existing tooling and tooling concepts for applying these connectors. Part numbers of available tools and
the applicable instructional material for each is provided in Figure 12.
S Robotic Equipment
Robotic equipment for placement of connectors on a pc board must have a true position accuracy of
0.13 mm to ensure proper location and insertion of the contact pins. This includes gripper and fixture
tolerances as well as equipment repeatability. It must use the connector datum surface to ensure reliable
connector placement. If you need assistance in setting up prototype or production line equipment,
contact Tooling Engineering through your local TE Representative or call the Tooling Assistance Center
number at the bottom of page 1.
S Seating Tool
Seating tools are designed to push evenly on the shoulders of the vertical pin contact and force the
compliant pins into the pc board. See Figure 1.
S Push Bar
Commercially available bar stock with a flat surface large enough to cover the top surface of right--angle
connectors and capable of exerting 67 N per pin can be used as a push bar to seat the compliant pin
and solder tine connectors onto the pc board. The same type tooling can be used to remove damaged
right--angle connectors from a pc board by pressing evenly on the compliant end of the contacts.
S PC Board Support
A pc board support must be used to prevent bowing of the pc board during insertion of the connectors. It
should have a flat surface with holes or a channel large enough to receive the pins during installation.
S Housing Support
A housing support with sides and ends as close as possible to the receptacle housing is recommended
for removing damaged receptacle connectors from pc boards.
S Repair Tool
A repair tool kit consisting of a spring--loaded impact tool handle assembly, a removal tip, and a
replacement tip is available for removing damaged compliant pin contacts and replacing them with new
ones. The housing must be supported and the contact must be free to back out of housing with a
suitable housing support that will not damage housing.
The tooling referenced in Figure 12 may be used for both compliant pin and solder type connectors.
Typical Seating
Tool (See Table)
PC Board Support Fixture
(Customer Supplied)
PC Board Support Fixture
679980--1 or --2 With Bottom
Support Anvil 679977--1 or --2
(408--4038)
H--Frame Power
Unit 803880--6
Figure 12 (cont’d)
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