Testing services and machine capability studies


If you only need quality testing of your crimp connections sporadically and it is not worthwhile to purchase your own quality testing equipment, we can take over the testing for you.

We offer the following services around the quality control of crimp connections:

 

Micrograph preparation and measurement

Includes the creation of the micrograph as well as the measurement and evaluation with the analysis software X-Scan.

Measured variables, e.g. according to VW standard:

  • Wire crimp height and width
  • Support length
  • Burr formation
  • Crimp edge distance

 

Micrograph preparation and measurement as per RCC-E

Measurement and evaluation with the analysis software X-Scan with following criteria:

  • Symmetrical imprinting
  • Uniform compression
  • No insulation in the contact area
  • Filling degree of the crimp >90%
  • No injured / kinked strands

 

Measurement of the pull-out force of crimp connections / pull tests

With our pull testers we carry out pull-off force tests with crimp contacts.

Possible are:

  • Pull tests up to 1000N or 100kg according to DIN EN 60512-16-4
  • Pulltests up to 10000N or 1000kg
  • Tests are possible for a wide range of crimp cross sections

Machine capability tests

Crimping presses have to be checked regularly to ensure faultless production. During this inspection the exact actual condition of the equipment is determined and documented by calculating a specific machine capability index (CMK index).

The test equipment Press Analyser PAL 4000 used for this purpose is suitable for testing crimp presses with "mini applicator standard" up to a press force of 25kN.