Cross Section Report & Crimp Analysis
Validate and document your crimp quality with precision measurement and analysis.
Professional Crimp Quality Analysis
AMT's Cross Section Report service provides detailed analysis of crimped wire-terminal connections. Whether you need to validate a new crimping setup, investigate a field failure, or maintain ongoing quality documentation, our analysis delivers the measurements and insights you need to make informed production decisions.
A cross-section analysis involves cutting through the crimped connection, polishing the exposed surface, and examining it under magnification to measure critical dimensions and identify potential defects. The resulting report gives you objective data on crimp quality — not estimates, not approximations, but precise measurements against your specifications.
Our Analysis Process
Sample Preparation
Crimped samples are sectioned perpendicular to the wire axis and mounted for metallographic preparation. The cross-section surface is ground and polished to a mirror finish.
Measurement
Using calibrated optical measurement equipment, we capture the crimp barrel height, width, and geometric parameters. All measurements are traceable and documented.
Inspection
The cross-section is examined for defects including insufficient crimping, excessive crimping, wire strand displacement, barrel cracking, and insulation intrusion.
Documentation
A detailed report is produced with annotated images, dimensional data, pass/fail determination against your specifications, and recommendations.
Our Capabilities
Accurate Measurement
Calibrated optical measurement of crimp barrel height, width, and geometric parameters with full traceability.
Defect Detection
Identification of insufficient crimping, over-crimping, wire displacement, barrel cracking, and insulation intrusion.
Material Analysis
Examination of wire strand count, distribution, void area analysis, and barrel wall thickness assessment.
Reference Comparison
Pass/fail determination against your specifications with documented baseline references.
Quality Control
Routine cross-section checks to validate that your crimping process remains within specification.
Failure Analysis
Investigation of field returns or production rejects to determine root cause of crimp failures.
Process Optimization
Use cross-section data to optimize crimper settings, reducing waste while maintaining pull force requirements.
Why Choose AMT for Crimp Analysis
Accuracy
Calibrated measurement equipment with documented procedures.
Experience
14 years of crimping expertise informs our analysis.
Speed
Standard turnaround for routine analysis; expedited service available.
Actionable Reports
Not just numbers — clear pass/fail determinations and specific recommendations.
Integration
We know our applicators and can recommend corrective actions for AMT equipment directly.
Need a crimp analysis report?
Send us your crimped samples and specifications. We will deliver a detailed cross-section report.