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Problem: External strands.
Characteristics: One or more strands of wire outside terminal. This defect most common when cup-type terminals are
utilized.
oy 4
Fig. 7.4 External Strands
Cause: Poor assembly operation, too large diameter Remedy: Correct diameter wire tinned prior to insertion.
wire used.
Problem: Cut strands.
Characteris Several strands of wire cut or broken and usually not soldered to terminal.
bead
Fig. 7.5 Cut Strands
Cause:
Improper
wire
stripping;
wire
flexed
or
bent
Remedy:
Use
wire
strippers
similar
to
the
one
shown
in
excessively
during
or
after
assembly.
Fig.
7.6.
Care must
be
taken
to
avoid
nicking
or
cutting.
Fig. 7.6 Wire Strippers
7-4