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Rev G

Figure 4

If dies conform to the gage inspection, the crimping

chamber is considered dimensionally correct. If

correct, the dies should be lubricated with a thin coat

of any good SAE 20 motor oil and returned to service.

If not correct, the dies must be returned for further

evaluation and repair. Refer to Section 5,

REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR.

ACCEPT

REJECT

Dimension “A”

Vertical

Centerline

Large Slot

Vertical Centerline

45°

Slot Spread Open

2.00 [.079] Min.

6.35 / 6.48

[.250 / .255]

Slot Spreads Open

Wrong Crimp

Orientation

Slots that are open too

far may be closed by

squeezing in vise.

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2

3

4

5

6

3

1

2

4

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

5

Embossed wire size matches CMA of wire being used

and wire size stamped on terminal.

Insulation enters insulation barrel.

Large slot 45° off vertical centerline of crimp.

Crimped too far off center causing large slot

to spread open.

Embossed wire size does not match CMA of wire

being used, or wire size stamped on terminal.

Wire not inserted far enough into terminal. Wire

insulation did not enter insulation barrel.

Excessive “flash” indicates wrong wire, terminal, or

tooling combination used, or damaged dies were used.

Nicked or missing strands.

Terminal was not oriented properly with dies

(see Figure 3). Depending on orientation, slot

will spread open.

Crimp located on wire barrel as shown.

DIE SET

SIZE

DIMENSION “A”

68361-1

1/0

26.16 / 27.69 [1.03 / 1.09]

68253-1

2/0

26.16 / 27.69 [1.03 / 1.09]

59867-1

3/0

26.16 / 27.69 [1.03 / 1.09]

68304-1

4/0

30.99 / 32.51 [1.22 / 1.28]

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