DEFSTAN 59-71(PT1)/2(1993) : 1993

Preface
Index
Section One - General
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Related Documents
4 Definitions
5 Letters, Symbols, Signs, Abbreviations and Graphical
   Symbols
6 Patent Rights, Registered Designs or Copyrights
7 Selection of Crimp Forms and Plating for Terminations
   and Conductors
8 Ordering Information
9 Packaging and Marking
Section Two - Crimping Tools - Specification and Qualification
              Approval Tests
10 Scope
11 Qualification Approval Procedures and Requirements
12 General Design and Operating Requirements (All Crimping
   Tools)
13 Hand Operated Tools, Additional Design Requirements
14 Power Assisted Crimping Tools
15 Dies/Jaws for Crimping Tools (Non-indent Type)
16 Spare
17 Test Procedures for the Qualification Approval of Crimping
   Tools
18 Sample Tool Requirements Cable - Additional Requirements
19 Tool Standards Cross Reference
20 Test Methods for Crimping Tools
21 Quality Conformance Procedure
22 Spare
Section Three - Crimp Termination Barrels - Specification and
                Capability Approval Procedures and Tests
23 Scope
24 Capability Approval Procedures and Requirements
25 Typical Examples of Terminations
26 Design Requirements for Crimp Terminations for
   Copper Conductors - General
27 Termination Barrels for Hexagon Formed Crimping - Additional
   Requirements
28 Pre-insulated Crimp Termination Barrels Fitted with
   Insulation Support Bucket - Additional Requirements
29 Termination Barrel for Indent Formed Crimping - Additional
   Requirements
30 Hexagon Formed Crimps for the Outer Conductor/Screen of
   Radio Frequency
31 Tests Applicable to Termination Barrels for Capability
   Approval
32 Schedule of Capability Qualifying Components
Section Four - Crimping Process Tests
33 Scope
34 Test Methods for Crimping Processes
35 Termination Standards Cross Reference
Section Five - User Instructions for Control of Crimping
36 General
37 User Control Testing
Annexes
Annex A - Procedures and General Requirements for Qualification
          Approval of Crimping Tools
Annex B - Procedures and General Requirements for Capability
          Approval of Crimp Barrels
Annex C - A Guide to the Form and Content of a
          Manufacturer's/Distributor's Capability Manual for
          Capability Approval
Annex D - Manufacturer's Specifications
Annex E - Stripping Insulation from Conductors Prior to Crimping
Annex F - Conductor Parameters
Annex G - Radio Frequency Coaxial Cables - Guidance information
          on Comparable Types (not replacement types)

Describes the requirements for the manufacture, approval testing and usage of crimping tools and termination barrels for crimped electrical connections onto copper/copper alloy and other specialized conductors.