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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 05, 2012
William D. Kelly, Orlando, FL (US);
William D. Kelly, Orlando, FL (US);
Daniels Manufacturing Corporation, Orlando, FL (US);
Abstract
A crimp tool for crimping contacts onto wire cable ends includes an indentor mechanism having a plurality of moveable indentors for deforming a portion of a contact inserted into the mechanism. One of the indentors has a pressure responsive element for providing a signal indicative of the pressure exerted on the contact by the indentor. A device coupled to the pressure responsive element records pressure data and transfers data to an electronic control unit for determining operation of the mechanism. An automated inspection system uses light projection and a light sensor adapted for detecting light projected through a crimping die to measure dimensions and configurations of the crimping die. The system stores data representative of desired measurements of the crimping die and compares actual measurements to desired measurements. A set of fixtures are used for positioning the crimping die in the inspection system.