Standards

WORKMANSHIP STANDARDS	WIRE PREPARATION STRANDED CONDUCTOR - MECHANICAL STRIPPING

		ACCEPTABLE
	1.	Mechanical stripping has been accomplished with no visible damage to the conductor strands or insulation.
	2.	Original lay of the conductor strands before stripping is restored.

		NOT ACCEPTABLE
	1.	Insulation edges are frayed.
	2.	Original lay of the conductor strands has not been restored.

		NOT ACCEPTABLE
	1.	Conductor insulation damage has broken through the surface.
	2.	Conductor insulation damage has reduced the thickness of the insulation.

		NOT ACCEPTABLE
	1.	Conductor strands exhibit damage (nicks, cuts, scrapes, and broken strands) with base metal exposed

		ACCEPTABLE
	1.	Insulation removed from wire with no visible damage to conductor strands or insulation.
	2.	Original lay of the conductor strands before stripping is restored.
	3.	Insulation has made a clean break during removal

		ACCEPTABLE
	1.	Slight discoloration from thermal stripping is acceptable


		NOT ACCEPTABLE
	1.	Insulation is ragged and has failed to break clean


		NOT ACCEPTABLE
	1.	Insulation is burned and/or charred


		ACCEPTABLE
	1.	Original lay of conductor strands before stripping is restored.
	2.	Conductor strands lay undisturbed.
	3.	No damage to conductor or insulation.

		NOT ACCEPTABLE
	1.	Restoration of lay of strands is in the wrong direction.

		NOT ACCEPTABLE
	1.	Lay of conductor strands has not been restored to the original lay before stripping.
	2.	Insufficient wrap allows strands to separate.

		NOT ACCEPTABLE
	1.	Lay of the conductor strands has been wrapped too tight.
	2.	Excessive wrap will prevent tinning from penetrating the inner strands of the conductor.