DESCRIPTION

SKU 48132 is a bottoming die component used in crimp tooling systems to guarantee proper crimp force application during wire and terminal crimping operations. The component is designed to work within a handle force range of 40 to 47 lbs, with a crimp height specification between 38.18 and 498 units, ensuring consistent compression and reduction of cross-sectional area for both wire and terminal materials. This bottoming die is part of TE Connectivity's application tooling portfolio and supports the fundamental crimp theory principles that ensure specified tensile strength, mechanical stability, and electrical conductivity in crimped connections. The recommended verification and recertification cycle is 8 months or 1,000 cycles, whichever comes first, to maintain long-term consistency and production reliability. Bottoming dies are essential for maintaining repeatability in crimping production and are commonly used in wire processing and terminal assembly operations where precise crimp force control is critical.