Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] MTA header?

Try the Mouser catalog - they have a special tool to push the wire down into
the V-shape where the sharp connector crushes through the insulation. No
wire stripping is needed. The connectors are by AMP.

I made a tool that did the same thing.

Myron Cherry

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From: "keongsan" <keongsan@...>
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Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 1:24 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] MTA header?


> MTA header?
>
> I'm trying to wire up the Camtronics 5A driver board but met
> a "wall". I'm used to screw terminals, molex connectors, etc, but
> have never come across the orange and red colored headers supplied
> with the 5A kit. I browsed through the Farnell catalogue and saw
> something that resembles them described as MTA housing (MTA 156
> Housing with lock 5888-854) but don't know how to connect the wires
> to them. The catalogue says:
>
> "MTA is a complete PCB interconnection system.... wires can be mass
> terminated in one step without wire stripping. ...."
>
> Can someone kindly explain how wires can be connected to these
> housing without wire stripping?
>
> Also, the catalogue says "... housing color coded by wire size. 20AWG
> (0.3mm2 = orange) but I have what is described as Auto wire size
> 14/.26 whose external diameter is about 2.5 - 2.7mm (~0.1 in.)
>
> Are auto wire suitable for wiring up motor drivers and connecting
> stepper/servo motors?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> keongsan
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