Terminal Crimp Process Verification Report

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Configuration & Visual Inspection Photo

Observations:

The overall crimp and terminal visual inspection:

Based on visual inspection, classify this crimp as acceptable, process issue, or design issue.

Check Points:

Classification

Terminal mating area is not damaged by the crimping process.

Acceptable

Deformation of the terminal from the crimping process is within supplier's specification.

Acceptable

Both the Insulation and Conductor are visible in the terminal inspection window.

Acceptable

There are no wire strand nicks.

Acceptable

The insulation has an even cut with no tearing (jagged edges).

Acceptable

Insulation does not extend into the conductor crimp.

Acceptable

Bell mouth(s) on conductor crimp meet supplier's specification.

Acceptable

Wire brush is visible, uniform, and evenly distributed.

Acceptable

Wire brush does not interfere with the terminal's mating section.  Wire brush meets supplier's specification.

Acceptable

Visual inspection of terminal shows no signs of material cracking as a result of the crimping process.

Acceptable

Additional Comments:

Measurement Criteria

1.  Visual Acceptance Criteria for Crimped Terminals

2.  IPC-A-620

3.  SAE/USCAR-21

4.  OEM Application/ Material Specifications and Crimping Guides

Category

Measurement

Specification

Meets Criteria?

Bellmouth Brush End

.029 mm

0.25+0.00/-0.25

Yes

Bellmouth Entry End

0.17 mm

0.13 mm to 0.76 mm

Yes

Cut off Tab #1 (front)

.086 mm

0.13 mm to 0.76 mm

No

Cut off Tab #2 (wire end)

N/A

N/A

Yes

Brush Length

0.87 mm

1.02 mm / max

Yes

Insulation Inspection Window - comments

Visible and acceptable

Conductor Crimp Seam - comments

Closed enough, no visible strands through it

Twist & Roll - comments

Straigth application