Crimp Height Measurement; Visual Crimp Quality Recommendations; Good Crimp; Crimp Dimensions Not In Tolerance - Power Signal Group Hand Crimp Tool User Manual

Crimp Height Measurements
In order to insure proper crimp quality, the crimp height must be measured and readjusted if it does not meet the Core
Crimp Height (CCH) requirements as shown in the Crimp Tool Reference Data Sheet for the specified terminal and cable
size. The CCH should be measured with approved calipers.

Visual Crimp Quality Recommendations

Good Crimp:

Crimp dimensions not in tolerance:

Low core:

Insulation under core wing:

Twisted or distorted terminals or cable seals:

Correct crimp tool application will minimize or eliminate
non-conforming crimps. Improperly crimped terminals
may fail electrically. Practice on samples until good quality
crimps are consistently made. Crimped terminals must
always be 100% visually inspected after crimping process
by following the non-conformance listings below.
Wrong insert tooling, crimp adjustment not right, inserts
not seated, wrong insert jaw, wrong cable or terminal
(See data sheet with tooling.)
Core not showing in front of terminal core wings due to
short strip, not using wire stop or incorrect placement.
No strip, short strip, wire stop not used, incorrect placement
(may also result in high core).
Terminal not positioned correctly in tool.
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