Cutting Base Cutter Set Gage
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Instruction Sheet
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Hand Trim and Pointing Tool 1055815-1 31 OCT 11 Rev B
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
(Non-adjustable) Hand Trim and Pointing Tool
1055815-1 was designed to cut the insulation on RG-
405/U (0.085-inch) coaxial cable and "point" the center
conductor of the stripped coaxial cable.
NOTE
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Dimensions are in metric units [with U.S. customary
units in brackets] unless otherwise designated.
Refer to Section 5, REVISION SUMMARY, for
updates.
2. DESCRIPTION
This tool is shipped in kit form and consists of the
holder base, the cutting base, and the cutte r set gage.
Refer to Figure 1 and F igure 4 The kit also cont ain two
hex wrenches.
3. OPERATION
1. Seat the holde r base onto the gage portion of the
cutting base.
2. Insert the cable into the holder base until the
cable makes contact with the pin of the gage. See
Figure 2.
3. Firmly turn the holder base clockwise to tighte n it.
4. Remove the holder base and insert it into the
cutting portion of the cutter base.
5. Rotate the holder base clockwise and apply a
light axial force to start the cut.
Holder Base
Cutting
Portion
Pin
Gage Portion
Pointing
Portion
Cutting
Base
Figure 2
6. Continue rotating the cutting base until you can
no longer feel resisting cuttin g force. (This indicates
that the cutting/trimming portion of the operation is
complete.
7. Remove the cuttin g ba se from the ho lde r ba se .
NOTE
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The center conductor should now be exposed.
8. Insert the the holder base into the pointing portion
of the cutting base.
9. With the cable still in the holder base, turn the
cutting base clockwise four or five times while
applying axial pressure.
10. Remove holder base from the the pointing
portion of the cutting ba se and re-insert it into the
gage portion.
11. Turn the holder base approximately 1/2 turn
counterclockwise to loosen it.
12. Remove the cable. The cable has now been
trimmed and pointed to the dimensions shown in
Figure 3.
NOTE
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If the length of the cable center conductor is shorter
than .065 inches for RG-405/U cable, the tool may
not be able to adequately point the cable center
conductor.
Holder Base
1.78 ± .127
[.070 ± .005]
.381 [.015]
Diameter Point
RG-405/U Cable
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Figure 3
4. CUTTER ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT
4.1. Cutter Adjustment
The trim and pointing too l is a lre ad y a djusted for mo st
kinds of semi-rigid coaxial cable. However, if
adjustment becomes necessary, proceed as follows:
1. Assemble the set gage in the holding base, as if it
were a cable.
2. Loosen the .050-hex, set screw and retract the
cutter slightly.
3. Put holder base/cutting gage assembly into the
cutting portion of the cutting base.
4. Push the the cutting blade into the cutter set
gage. Then tighten the set screw.
NOTE
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The slight changes in cutting depth are determined
by by how hard the cutter is pushed.
4.2. Cutter Replacement
If the pointing cutter becomes dull, remove the holding
screw and remove the insert. Reposition the insert so
a new cutting edge rests against the tool.
NOTE
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There are six cutting edges per insert.
Cutting Base
Assembly
Holder Base Assembly
Kit
Shipping
Box
Adjusting Hex
Wrenches
Cutter Set Gage
5. REVISION SUMMARY
Revisions to this instruction sheet include:
•Changed company name and logo
Figure 4
