Different specifications. Crimp quality standards comparison and trends

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Different specifications. Crimp quality standards comparison and trends

Boyd, Rob

Qualitätsstandards setzen sich von Jahr zu Jahr mehr durch, denn die Kunden erwarten immer mehr. Es werden die heute gebräuchlichsten Qualitätsstandards mit Fokus auf den Automotive-Sektor beleuchtet und verglichen. Es werden sachgerechte Messtechniken vorgestellt und einige Trends in der Crimpqualität diskutiert.

Quality Standards are getting tougher. Our customers are expecting more and we are even expecting more from our own companies. In these times, wire harness manufacturers are looking to expand business in their existing markets and for new markets. The following article will compare and contrast the current quality standards that are most commonly used today with main focus on the automotive sector. However, as quality standards get tighter, some of these standards may be adopted by other markets. It are also reviewed proper measurement techniques and discussed some trends in crimp quality. Finally, methods are addressed to improve efficiency in quality data collection.