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CONTROLLED CRIMPING METHOD AND SYSTEM

  • US 20130160284A1
  • Filed: 12/03/2012
  • Published: 06/27/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for crimping a first component onto a second component, the system comprising:

  • a first portion;

    a second portion facing the first portion;

    at least one actuator configured to move the first portion relative to the second portion to compress a die disposed between the first portion and the second portion, the compression of the die causing the first and second components located in the die to be crimped together; and

    a controller connected to the at least one actuator and configured to;

    determine a value associated with an amount of deflection of the first portion while crimping, anddetermine whether to stop the movement of the first portion based on the determined value.

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