What could go wrong with a crimp to so subtly futz with a circuit that engineers were baffled? How is it that we can rely on such a simple technology to wire up so much of the modern world?

(Credit: Matt Millman) While the resulting crimp is acceptable, it does crush the insulation when using AWG 24 (0.205 mm 2) wire, and with AWG 28 (0.0810 mm 2) wire the insulation is crimped fine ...