Excessive compression can damage strands, thin the barrel or cause cracks. Use the approved range for the combination.

Strand construction, plating, jacket and terminal geometry can differ. Verify the approved part-number combination.

Not by itself. Review wings, strand damage, bottom condition and functional results.

Load and failure location must meet the requirements. Distinguish fixture-induced damage.

For conductor-crimp retention, remove its contribution according to the applicable method. Check the product test specification.

It describes the distribution of one defined characteristic. It does not replace section, electrical or environmental verification.

Detection depends on the wire, terminal, tool and sensor combination. Establish the actual range with seeded-defect tests.

Follow the approved type, amount and location. Results from another product do not authorize arbitrary application.