🔍 Key Concepts

• Wire rope terminations and where they are usually made (factory vs. field) • Differences between mechanical, swaged, poured, and hand-made terminations • USCG and industry focus on consistency, quality control, and safety for critical terminations

💭 Think About

• Think about which type of termination requires the most controlled conditions, specialized equipment, and strict quality control—are those more likely to be done in a factory or in the field? • Consider which option depends most on the skill of the individual rigger rather than on specialized machinery or casting processes. • Ask yourself: which of these terminations has been traditionally taught and performed by crews on board or at dockside without sending the wire to a manufacturer?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which terminations typically require hydraulic swaging presses or special dies (often factory work, not field). • Check which terminations involve pouring zinc or resin into a socket and whether that is normally done under controlled shop conditions. • Identify the choice that can be made using hand tools and proper rigging skill without heavy shop machinery.