What is the inspection criteria of the flat cable end cutting?
Top-cable supply many different kind of flat cables which are assembled with IDC connectors. Before assembling, we need to cut the flat cable, but how to control the cut quality? Let me tell you how to inspect the flat cable end cutting quality.
Target - Class 1,2,3
• The cable is cut perpendicular to the cable edge.
• Cable is cut straight with no visible variation (wave or unevenness).
• No conductor strands protrude beyond the insulation of the cable.
Acceptable - Class 1,2,3
• The cable end is cut so that it allows compliance to all other assembly requirements.
• Conductor protrusion from the end of the cable £50% diameter of the conductor.
Defect - Class 1,2,3
• Uneven or wavy cutting of the cable end precludes compliance to any other assembly requirement.
• Conductor protrusion from the end of the cable >50% diameter of the conductor.
