Features
- Produces cULus-classified crimps when used with approved connectors and a compatible crimper (see user manual for compliant chart)
- Industry-standard color-coded markings to identify die size
- Laser-etched markings for clear identification
- Imprints wire size onto the connector after crimp completion for inspection
- Sold as a single 600 MCM U-die set (connector and crimper sold separately)
Specifications
| Die Size | 600 MCM |
| Material | Copper (U-type dies) |
| Compatibility | Designed for use with DEWALT DCE310 20V MAX Compact Crimper (connectors and crimper sold separately; refer to user manual for compatible dies/connectors) |
| Certification | cULus-classified crimps when used with approved connectors and compatible crimper |
| Included | (1) 600 MCM Copper U-Die Set (DCE3100600CU) |
| Opt Sku | DW-DCE3100600CU |
| Mpn | DCE3100600CU |
| Upc/Gtin | 885911821889 |
| Product Type | Wire & Cable Crimping Dies |
| Shipping Weight | 0.24 lb |
| Warranty | Not eligible for warranty |
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U-type copper die set for crimping 600 MCM copper connectors. The dies are intended for use with a compatible compact crimper and, when used with approved connectors, can produce cULus-classified crimps. Dies include laser-etched and color-coded size markings and imprint the wire size onto the connector during the crimp cycle to aid inspection.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Heavy-Lug Termination Service
Offer on-site 600 MCM crimping for switchgear, data centers, and utility-scale PV. Use the DCE310 with the 600 MCM U-die and approved connectors to deliver cULus-classified crimps. Provide photo documentation of each lug, highlighting the die’s wire-size imprint for QA records.
Custom 600 MCM Cable Assemblies
Fabricate cut-to-length 600 MCM assemblies with specified lugs and heat-shrink, shipped with torque specs and inspection photos. Market to electrical contractors and EV fast-charger installers who need quick, compliant terminations with traceable QC (imprint and lot tracking).
Crimp QA and Commissioning Audits
Provide third-party inspection services for critical power projects. Verify cULus-classified crimping practices, capture die-imprint evidence, and generate reports with pass/fail criteria, pull tests (as applicable), and corrective action recommendations.
Tool-and-Training Rental Packages
Rent the compatible crimper and 600 MCM die as a kit with a quick-start guide, connector compliance chart references, and a short on-site or virtual training session. Upsell consumables and offer optional on-call QA support with imprint verification procedures.
EV Infrastructure Termination Partner
Partner with EV charger EPCs to pre-stage and install 600 MCM terminations for Level 3/fast-charging sites. Standardize on approved connectors to ensure cULus-classified crimps, reduce install time, and provide as-built packs with imprint photos and torque logs.
Creative
Power Motif Wall Sculpture
Create a geometric wall piece using large copper lugs and thick cable stubs crimped with the 600 MCM U-die. The imprinted wire-size marks become part of the aesthetic, celebrating industrial design. Keep it non-energized for safety; mount on a hardwood or metal panel with contrasting patina.
Crimp Quality Demo Board
Build an educational display that contrasts correct vs. incorrect terminations. Use approved connectors and the DCE310 with the 600 MCM die to show proper cULus-classified crimps, and include close-up windows highlighting the die’s wire-size imprint for inspection training.
Industrial Resin Coffee Table
Encapsulate crimped 600 MCM lugs and short cable sections in clear epoxy to form a table top. The laser-etched and imprinted markings add technical detail under glass, blending engineering with decor. Use non-energized, clean copper pieces for safety and aesthetics.
Kinetic Cable Arc Sculpture
Form sweeping arcs from heavy cable anchored by crimped lugs to a steel frame. The hefty terminations give visual weight; the size imprint and color-coding add authentic touches. Optionally add subtle LED uplighting to accent the copper tones.
High-Current Demo Rig (Safe Bench Model)
Assemble a low-voltage, high-current demonstration rig using short 600 MCM links and bus bars to teach voltage drop, connection resistance, and inspection. Use approved connectors and the die to produce consistent, inspectable terminations; include shunt measurements and thermal imaging zones.