Crimping machines also known as crimping presses or crimping benches are larger and more powerful than the smaller handheld crimping pliers and are designed for the automatic stripping and crimping of wires in large volumes. Crimping machines are mains powered and are either permanently mounted on a benchtop or are portable with a carrying handle enabling them to be easily transported. There are several advantages of using a crimping machine including the ability to perform crimping operations faster, create uniform and reliable crimps and reducing user fatigue associated with manual tools. Crimping machines are ideal for use in industries that have manufacturing and assembly lines where a large numbers of wire connections need to processed quickly and consistently such as electronics manufacturing and contracting and automotive and telecommunication industries.