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Default How does crimping work?

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Sylvia Else wrote:
The crimp wire squishes the corners of the pin so intensely,
that a gas-tight connection forms, 4 for each winding.


I think you're referring to wire wrapping, which is something else.


It's the case too with a properly made crimp. Which very few are outside
of the factory. There's no such thing as a universal crimp tool - each
connector and cable requires a special for the very best results.

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