Yes, and we were able to eliminate the cracking.
1. You must have the correct tools for the terminal.

2. Our forming tool was a semi-automatic, pneumatic press. There were two
adjustments one controlled speed of the press. The other controlled
pressure. We had to experiment with speed and pressure for each type of
terminal.
Too fast; they crack
Too little pressure and they are loose.

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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Dehoyos, Ramon
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 8:16 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [TN] Solder Terminals


        Hi Technetters:
      I would like to know if anybody has experienced difficulties in
flaring the flange of solder terminals. On J-std-001C 6.2.3 it states that
the angle of flare shall be between 35 and 120 deg. Some terminals crack
even if they are flared at 36 deg.  Other terminals can be flared at 120 deg
and not crack. I suspect that the plating finish has a lot to do with it.
        Regards,
        Ramon

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