Instruction Sheet
AMP* Crimping Die Assemblies 543425- 1 and - 2 (was IS 9508)
408--9508
AMP Incorporated, Harrisburg, PA 17105 TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1--800--722--1111 AMP FAX/PRODUCT INFO 1--800-- 522--6752
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.Copyright 1993 by AMP Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
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20 DEC 93 Rev Bfor AMPLIMITE* C onnectors
Figure 1
ANVIL
(Moving Die)
INDENTER
(Stationary Die)
INSULATION
CRIMPING
SECTION
BRAID
CRIMPING
SECTION
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet covers the use and
maintenance of AMP Crimping Die Assemblies
543425--1 and --2, which are used in AMP Hand
Crimping Tool Frame Assembly 543344--1 or
58235--1, or AMP Pneumatic Power Unit 312522--3
equipped with Die Holder Assembly 58449--1. Each
die assembly crimps a ferrule onto round shielded
cable used with AMP Shielded AMPLIMITE
Connectors.
AMP Catalog 82068 provides a guide for
cable--to--connector and ferrule selection. Read these
and all referenced materials before using the die
assemblies.
NOTE
Measurements are in millimeters [followed by
inches in brackets]. Figures are not drawn to
scale.
Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 7,
REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
Each die assembly consists of an indenter (stationary
die) and an anvil (moving die). When mated, the dies
form two crimping sections: the braid and the
insulation. The braid section crimps the front part of
the ferrule onto the cable shield and the cable outlet
of the connector shield assembly, and simultaneously,
the insulation section crimps the back part of the
ferrule onto the cable insulation. See Figure 1.
The ferrule, which is ordered separately from the
AMPLIMITE connector, is sized according to the
insulation diameter of the cable. Each die assembly is
marked with the cable insulation diameter range.
3. DIE INSTALLATION
The die assembly is designed to fit securely into the
tool by upper and lower die holder plates; each die is
held in by a single screw. To install the die assembly,
refer to the instructions packaged with the tool:
408--9315 AMP Hand Crimping Tool Frame
Assembly 543344--1
408--9245 AMP Hand Crimping Tool Frame
Assembly 58235--1
408--9721 AMP Die Holder Assembly
58449--1
409--5822 AMP Pneumatic Power Unit
312522--3
4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
Assemble the connector by referring to instruction
sheet 408--9010. Make sure the ferrule is over the
connector shield cable outlet and butted against the
shield body. Then, proceed as follows:
1. Place the ferrule on the stationary die, with the
cable extending out the back side of the die. Make
sure that the front part of the ferrule is positioned in
the braid section and the back part of the ferrule is
positioned in the insulation section. See Figure 2.
CAUTION
Connector body must be clear of dies.
2. Actuate tool for crimping according to the
instructions packaged with the tool.
3. Remove connector from die assembly and
inspect the crimped ferrule according to the
requirements outlined in the appropriate application
specification:
114--40006 AMPLIMITE Connector HDE--20
Fully Shielded
114--40030 AMPLIMITE Connector HDP--20
Fully Shielded
114--40008 AMPLIMITE Enclosure Kit
HDE--20 Shielding Hardware
114--40009 AMPLIMITE Enclosure Kit
HDP--20 Shielding Hardware
See Figure 3 for a properly crimped ferrule.