A large number of cables and conductors in many
different types and designs are used to connect electrical and electronic
components. The cables and wires must be accurately prepared for the various
types of connection. The quality of the cutting process is therefore of
critical importance. Mechanical efficiency together with the special cutting
pattern reduces the manual force required to a minimum.
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Weidmuller is a specialist in the
cutting of copper or aluminium cables. The product selection ranges from
cutting tools for small cross-sections (with direct transmission of force) to
cutting tools for large diameters. Weidmuller’s wide range of cutting
tools fulfils all the criteria for professional cable preparation. The demands
Weidmuller makes of its products can be summarised simply: a smooth, straight
cut without deforming the conductor. Users profit directly from this
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At Weidmuller the term
“cutting” refers to the severing of cables, wires and conductors of
copper or aluminium with a tool appropriate for the application. The
requirement for all cutting tools is to perform a smooth, straight cut without
deforming the conductor.
According to DIN 8588, experts differentiate
between shear cutting, wedge-action cutting, tearing and breaking. Shear
cutting is employed particularly in the cutting of cables, wires and
conductors. Cutting tools with cross blades should perform an oblique cut and
operate without play.
The essential quality characteristics for
professional cutting tools are a cutting edge shape which is suited to, and
optimised for, the corresponding application, so that the manual forces
required for cutting remain low. This allows singlehanded operation. Tools by
Weidmüller comply with all requirements imposed on professional cutting
tools. |
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| Movement of
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two basic cutting processes:
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