How to prepare a hook-up wire before crimping - Cables, Wires - Electronic Component and Engineering Solution Forum - TechForum │ DigiKey
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Before crimping your connector contacts to wires, the first thing to do is to prepare the wire in question. You should consider how long a wire is required for your needs. What is the wire gauge? How much voltage applied to the wire? What is the operating temperature? Etc. Another issue to address is the shape of your hook-up wire before crimping. After cutting the wire to your required length and stripping the insulation off as needed, you should visually inspect the shape of the wire’s stra
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