The resulting deformation can be measured as a crimp factor or the relative deformation factor.
Optimum deformation is the compromise between electrical requirements and mechanical specifications.
The graph below shows that the optimum crimp factor for many types of terminals and contacts lies between 80 and 90 percent of the initial cross-sectional area. The amount and type of deformation must be engineered to provide the optimal electrical and mechanical characteristics. Pressmaster has the experience and know-how to design tools to provide the optimum crimp results for your application. Pressmaster makes tools for IDC applications, and desoldering tools for soldering applications. Pressmaster can design other types of hand or powered tools too.