Having the right die for the job is crucial when using a hydraulic crimping tool. This is something that I think a lot of people forget but can definitely have a huge impact on the quality of your crimping projects! Let’s dig into the right die selection for your hydraulic crimp tool so that you can get it right.
What is a Hydraulic Crimping Tool?
So before we get into how a hydraulic crimping tool works, let us learn what it actually does. That tool is specially created to squeeze or crimp two metal, or other, pieces together very tightly. It works by using hydraulic pressure, which is a method that uses liquid to generate power. When you pull on the handle of the tool, a hydraulic system forces the two pieces of material to press together with tremendous force. This results in a bond so strong that it holds the materials together, tight, despite exerting force or pressure on those components. This is really useful for a lot of projects, where strength is the focus, like electrical work, or building.
Choosing the Right Dies for Your Tool
The next thing you must figure out is which dies will work with your hydraulic crimping tool. Dies are not the same, and each die is manufactured with its own set of features and parameters. Make sure to verify that the dies you select will work with your tool. The item specifications for your tool and the dies you are looking at will usually be the best source of confirmation on what will work with what. By process, you would know where everything needs to fit at what point and how it should function.