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FFC-FPC Equipment
Timer Interconnection System
Application Tooling and Equipment
Catalog 889759-3
Revised 7-2011
All specifications subject to change. Consult TE Connectivity for latest specifications.
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This machine has been
specially designed to connect
a Flexible Printed Sensor with
a PCB by using an ACTION
PIN FFC Contact. The Flexible
Printed Sensor and the PCB
are manually loaded into the
machine. After the cycle has
been started, the insertion
head is positioned above the
first insertion position.
The pre-formed contact is
cut off the carrier strip and
gets simultaneously inserted
into the PCB and crimped to
the Flexible Printed Sensor.
Assembly Machine to
Connect FFC and PCB
Several contacts form the
complete connection between
the sensor and the PCB. The
force, required to insert the
ACTION PIN contact with the
PCB, is monitored by a force
sensor.
To accommodate two types
of PCBs, the PCB holder is
positioned by pneumatic
cylinders. The desired position
is selected via the operator
interface.
The FFC/FPC bench machine
creates electrical connections
between TE Connectivity
FFC terminals and flexible flat
cables. Thanks to its adapt-
able circuit fixture the machine
is simple and easy to load.
Prior to initializing a crimp
cycle, the vision system
establishes the precise location
of the first conductor track.
A positional correction is
effected as appropriate.
The equipment combines the
functions of terminal feed,
cutting the product off the
carrier strip, crimping and
chopping of the carrier strip.
An integrated crimp force
monitor ensures high quality
crimp connections.
An optional faulty crimp cut-
off device prevents the further
use of defect circuits.
FFC/FPC Machine