TE Connectivity Wire Crimper / 1743160

Quality, cost, and throughput are associated with specific measurements and linked to process variables. Crimp height, pull test values, leads per hour, and crimp symmetry are some of the measures used to monitor production termination processes. Many variables affect the process such as wire and terminal quality, machine repeatability, setup parameters, and operator skill. Crimp tooling is a significant contributor to the overall crimp termination process. The condition of crimp tooling is constantly monitored in production by various means. These means are often indirect measures.Geomentry and associated tolerances Wire size and material variation Terminal size and material variation Equipment condition Flash Roll, twist, and side-to-side bend Up/down bend Crimp symmetry Bellmouth Materials Strength of materials with emphasis on toughness needed to withstand the moderate shocks generated during crimping Wear resistance to maintain form Surface Condition Surface Treatment