Part 2. Process Preparation (Cut, Strip, Prep)
Great harnesses aren't just designed; they are manufactured through disciplined repetition. This chapter moves from theory to the factory floor, transforming raw spools into precision components.
We break down the critical sequence required to build a consistent interconnect system:
- Precision Cutting & Stripping: Ensuring exact lengths and clean conductors is non-negotiable—whether for single wires or complex multi-core cables.
- Tooling Strategy: Understanding the machine capabilities that drive high-speed production.
- Traceability: Linking every material and operation to the final product to block mix-ups.
This is where you lock in quality, ensuring every cut is exact and every strip is clean before the first connector is ever attached.
4.5 Wire Preparation: Single Conductor Processing
Wire preparation is the high-speed automated foundation of the entire harness manufacturing proce...
4.6 Complex Cable Preparation
Processing complex cables requires a fundamental shift in mindset from simple connectivity to geo...
4.7 Tooling and Machine Capability
High-speed wire processing machines are the heartbeat of the harness shop, often producing thousa...