4.2.7 Terminal Bend Resistance.4.2.7.1 Purpose. This test checks for a minimum level of terminal strength to resist bending or breakageduring crimping, assembly, or service. Actual bending force values in each of three directions are recorded.4.2.7.2 Equipment. Special steel mounting fixture(s) appropriate to the terminal(s) under test. Linear Force Tester with peak reading feature or weights per Table 7.