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#Inspect for proper crimp location.
== Importance of Proper Crimping <ref name = "digikey"/> ==
Proper attachment of terminal to the wire is critical. Mechanical as well as electrical connections are important - The result of a properly crimped joint is a reliable mechanical and electrical connection. <br \>
The mechanical connection is refers to the crimping of the terminal to the conductor. It must be so secure enough that it does not to vibrate loose or to be pulled off through normal use. <br \>The electrical characteristics are just as equally important. The major concern is the amount of electrical resistance caused by the mechanical joint which crimp is a major concern, because it determines the crimped joint’s ability of the crimp joint to conduct current.
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One indication of the importance of proper crimping is evidenced in a study for the Space Shuttle Program that traced 28% of all defects to improperly assembled wiring and connectors.<ref name = "digikey"/>
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