At 11:35 PM 05/11/2009, you wrote:
>I've been using a lot of Hirose DF13 connectors lately, and thinking
>that it may be cost-effective to get a crimper now.  But not for
>$862-$986 (H10889-ND and H9994-ND at Digikey) !!!  =8-O   Yes I know
>Digikey will do custom wires, which is what we use now, but I have to
>order over 1400 wires this week, and considering the in-house option.
>
>Anyone know if there are lower-cost/generic crimpers available that
>have dies available for the DF13?  And do these things crimp reliably
>(relatively foolproofly) or will it be a skill that someone will take
>time to learn?
>
>And while I'm here, are there any other sources that will crimp these
>wires at a better cost?
>
>Thanks,
>-Neil.

Try wholesale suppliers of wire in your area if you want >1K pieces.
Many of them have value-added services to cut and optionally crimp terminals
to the wire (all on one automated machine typically) and supply the resulting
wires in bundles. You might have to pay for the die if they don't have it.

Best regards,

Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..."            "The Journey is the reward"
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