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L. Straightness

The force applied during crimping may cause some bending between the crimped wire barrel and the

mating portion of the contact. Such deformation is acceptable within the limits provided in Figure 5.

1. The up and down bend of the crimped contact, including cutoff tab and burr , shall not be bent above

or below the datum line more than the amount shown.

2. The side--to--side bend of the contact may not exceed the limits provided.

Periodic inspections must be made to ensure crimped contact formation is consistent as shown.

Figure 5

Datum Line

Angles are drawn for clarification only and are not to scale.

5 (Max)

NOTE: Pin contact shown, socket contact has

the same requirements.

Datum Line

UpandDownBend

Si de--to--Side Bend

3.5. Contact Repair

Once a contact has been damaged, it can not be used. It must be cut from the wire and replaced with a new

contact.

4. QUALIFICATIONS

HDSF Size 16 Pin and Socket Contacts are not required to be agency evaluated. This product is qualified to

Mil--Spec C--39029.

5. TOOLING

This section provides a selection of tools for various application requirements. Modified designs and additional

tooling concepts may be available to meet other application requirements. A list of tooling recommendations

and instructional material packaged with the tooling covering the full wire size range is provided in Figure 6.

Tool Engineers have designed machines for a variety of application requirements. For assistance in setting up

prototype and production line equipment, contact Tool Engineering through your local TE Representative or call the

Tooling Assistance Center number at the bottom of page 1.

NOTE