Astro Tool 615708 User manual

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ASTRO TOOL CORP.
Your Connection for Aerospace and Medical Tooling
Connector Assembly Tooling for Aerospace and Telecommunication
Ultra Precision Medical Crimping Tools
Single Purpose Crimp Tool With Locator
GENERAL
The Astro Tool Corp. Single Purpose Crimp Tool is
a cycle controlled hand crimping tool. It is a fast,
versatile, manually operated, octadent tool for
crimping contacts with wire barrel sizes 12 thru 20.
The tool is configured for one specific contact and
wire range. The crimp dimension is set at the factory
and the locator is permanently attached. There are no
operator adjustments required. The finished crimp
meets the basic performance requirements of M22520.
Tools are available for most applications, consult
the factory for your specific needs.
Open and close the tool several times and observe
the precision cycle controlled ratchet mechanism. Note
that the tool may not be opened or closed without
completing the cycle.
For long life and optimum performance, this tool
should be handled as any other precision instrument.

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TOOL GAGING
It will be necessary to verify the crimp opening by
using gage pins. Select the proper GO gage pin by
consulting the name plate on the tool. Close the tool
down completely and insert the GO pin into the
indenter opening as shown in figure # 1.
Indenter
Gage Pin
Figure #1
The GO pin should slide freely between the
indenter tips.
Select the proper NO-GO pin by consulting the
name plate on the tool. Close the tool down completely
and insert the NO-GO pin into the indenter opening as
shown in figure # 1.
The NO-GO pin must NOT go between the indenter
tips.
CAUTION:
DO NOT CRIMP GAGE
TOOL DAMAGE WILL RESULT
CRIMPING THE CONTACT
With the tool in the fully open position, insert the
contact and the prepared wire through the indenter
opening and into the locator. Close the tool until a
positive stop is achieved. Release the handles and
the tool will return to the fully open position.
Remove the crimped assembly.
TOOL SERVICE
Astro Tool's Single Purpose Crimp Tools are
designed for long, reliable service. If the tool becomes
inoperative or does not gage properly, it is suggested
that you contact our Customer Service Department for
a Return Goods Authorization number and return the
tool to our factory.
Upon receipt of the tool, Astro will inspect and
overhaul each tool to put the tool back into acceptable
and efficient operating condition. Worn parts will be
replaced or repaired. Please note that Astro's Quality
Control system is traceable to The National Institute of
Standards and Technology (N.I.S.T.).
Service charges for tools not under warranty will be
advised upon request.
Parts that Astro deems to have been damaged due
to neglect, misuse or accident; and parts that have been
altered or repaired by persons other than Astro Tool
Corp. employees will be replaced subject to additional
charge for such parts.
ASTRO TOOL CORP. MANUFACTURERS OF INSERTION, REMOVAL,
CRIMP TOOLS AND CONNECTOR SERVICE KITS
ASTRO TOOL CORPORATION •21615 S.W. T-V HWY. •BEAVERTON OREGON 97003
503-642-9853 •FAX [phone]