a crimp height adjusting mechanism in a machine for crimping terminals onto the ends of conductors of flexible flat cables . the adjusting mechanism is interposed between the movable crimping die and its drive mechanism and effects changes in crimp height by varying its length . the adjusting mechanism utilizes a sliding wedge block that causes a followed member to extend or recede a desired amount . an adjusting screw controls the sliding movement of the wedge so that very precise changes in crimp height can be achieved .