One of the fundamental steps to ensuring the safety and reliability of terminal crimping machines is compliance with industry standards. These standards, such as those provided by organizations like ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), offer guidelines on how terminal crimping machines should be constructed, operated, and maintained. These standards ensure that terminal crimping machines are built with proper safety features and that the crimping process follows a set of verified procedures that minimize the likelihood of errors or malfunction. Compliance with these standards also ensures that the machines are safe for operators to use, with features such as emergency stop buttons, safety guards, and protective enclosures designed to prevent accidents.