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DISTANCE-BASED CRIMPING TECHNOLOGY
Since the first introduction of FORCE LOGIC™ high-force tools, Milwaukee Tool has maintained a leadership position when it comes to
advanced technology. To solve the disadvantages of dieless crimpers, the company had to apply its knowledge of compression in a
different way while maintaining the industry standard for what constitutes a good electrical connection: UL 486A-B.

AUTO DISTANCE CONTROL
A distance-based crimping technology patented by Milwaukee®, Auto Distance Control uses a specific compression percentage for
each individual connector size to deliver optimal compression. With this technology, users benefit from dramatically improved crimp
appearance, while maintaining reliable, industry-standard connections. Using distance as the primary compression metric, the technology
delivers optimal compression, allowing for single crimp connections across the entire capacity range.

Auto Distance Control combined with continuous pressure The ram continues crimping the connector until it reaches
monitoring enables the tool to sense the instant it contacts the the specified target. Once it reaches that distance, it checks
connector; analyzing the outside diameter of the connector pressure and then gives the user instant verification through
to determine its size, and simultaneously setting a target final the green LED that a good crimp was made and the ram
crimp distance. automatically retracts back to its starting position.

AUTONOMOUS IMPLEMENTATION
Milwaukee® currently utilizes this technology in its M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ 750 MCM Dieless Crimper. Auto Distance Control acts
simultaneously and instantaneously without the user ever having to stop, slow down, change settings or do anything different than
how they would operate any of the dieless tools they may have used in the past.

UNIFORM CRIMP APPEARANCE FOR EVERY SIZE
Controlling the crimp distance through Auto Distance Control allows for consistent, aesthetically appealing crimp appearances across the
entire capacity range. The tool’s ability to sense the size of each connector delivers optimal compression; creating UL 486A-B Classified
connections with only a single crimp placed in the center of the barrel for #6 to 750 MCM Copper and Dual Rated connectors for both
Lugs and Splices across the seven leading connector manufacturers.

For more information visit www.milwaukeetool.com.

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