The world of wires is one with various intricacies, and at all times you need the right tools to get the job done. Interestingly, with the advancement in technology, different feats have been able to be achieved in the electrical industry, and that is an indication of the fact that there are better things to come in the near future. For instance, in times past, having to deal with the striping of bulk copper wires proved to be a very tedious job, especially because there were no equipments at the time to facilitate the procedure. However, it may interest you to know that at the moment, there are bulk wire striping machines that are both effective and efficient, and at Cheers Electronic Technical CO. LTD, we offer you some of these equipments to help make your job easier and quicker, and thus increase productivity.
It may interest you to know that we have a cable striping machine that is designed to strip the end of wires, and then have the ends crimped with the aid of another technological wonder called the crimping machine.
1. Where is this demand?
When you hear about bulk wire stripping, the first question that may come to your mind is “Where does this need come up?” and that is a valid question, because you need to know where the process is needed before you know about the “when” and the “how”. Interestingly, the demand for a bulk wire striping machine usually happens at the wire harness workshop, and because there is the need to strip different wires with various lengths and specifications, when the bulk wire stripping is done manually, it creates a lot of wasted wires which may not be good for business, and we cannot also ignore the fact that it also takes a lot of time, and could reduce productivity to great lengths. However, with a semi-auto wire striping machine, the waste is reduced, and a good job is done of the striping process.
There are different areas where the need of a bulk wire stripping machine comes up, and they include the following:
· Tool wiring harness workshops
· Electric control box wiring harness workshops
· Circuit board wiring harness workshops
· Aviation wiring harness workshops
· Automobile wiring harness workshops
· Air conditioning wiring harness workshops
· Etc.
Basically, wherever there is the need to use wires in different systems, rises the need to have a bulk cable striping machine to assist with the workflow.
2. When will this demand occur?
In the above, we have discussed where the demand for a Bulk wire striping machine comes up, and it is only proper for us to also talk about when this striping machine will be needed:
· One of the major times when the striping machine needs to come into play is when tests are being carried, as well an automatic terminal machine. During this period, a lot of multiple test wires would be used, in order to make proper adjustments to the machine, and drive optimal operations, and thus resulting in the generation of several test wire samples. Another question that could popup here is “How do these test wire samples get processed?”
Ø It may interest you to know that the default set cutting length is fixed at 100mm, while the real processed length could be 80mm or 120mm. However, samples that have a larger tolerance range are not thrown away, rather they are reused by changing it to a shorter wire, striping it, and crimping the wire’s terminal.
Reasons why the test samples may not be used
There are several reasons why test samples could be ignored, and they include:
· For Wire Stripping Machine
Ø Longer or shorter than the actual cutting length
Ø Incorrect cutting length
Ø Improper striping of the wire end, as a result of either too long or too short length of wire striping end.
Ø Cutting depth has affected the inner copper
Ø Improper removal of the wire insulation
Ø Scratches to the end part of the wire insulation.
· For Crimping Machine
Ø Inadequate crimping force which makes it difficult to properly wrap the wire’s inner copper, as well as the terminal, and thus resulting in a leakage of the inner core
Ø Incorrect crimping shape
Ø Excess crimping force that results in a broken terminal
All of the situations mentioned above, will need for the machine parameters to get adjusted until the samples are good enough.
How to use failed samples
1. Let us assume that you do not have so many failed samples wires, you may decide to use a knife that is not too sharp, or a pair of scissors to get the job done, however, it is slow, time consuming, inefficient, and you will lose out on productivity.
2. A more effective method would be to employ the use of a bulk wire striping machine, this equipment can strip wires end no matter how long the wire is. In this way, Semi-auto wire stripping machine is suitable. Operator holds the wire to noted position, and work the machine, wire end stripped. And depending on the size of the wire, you can easily get wire striping machines at utility stores. It is imperative to pay attention to the fact that you need to use the exact size for the wire you intend to strip, because using an improper size could lead to a defect in the wire and thus negate the whole process.
Please note: It is wrong to strip by burning the insulation, the reaction of fire with the insulation releases gases that are toxic and injurious to one's health.
SUITABLE MACHINES
The machines suitable for the processing of wires as regards the wire diameter, inch length and size in American standard (AWG) include:
· Insulated wire strippers QS-2015C; AWG 14- AWG 32, inductive switch, high precision. More information click https://www.terminal-crimping.com/insulated-wire-strippers-QS-2015C-59.html
· Pneumatic wire Stripping Tool QS-3F; AWG 10- AWG 32,could work several cores at a go, More information click https://www.terminal-crimping.com/Pneumatic-cable-stripper-tool-QS3F-24.html
· Pneumatic cable striping machine QB-305, Max Diameter 5mm, more information click https://www.terminal-crimping.com/Pneumatic-cable-stripping-machine-QB305-25.html
· Pneumatic cable striping machine QB-310, Max Diameter 15mm, more information click https://www.terminal-crimping.com/Pneumatic-cable-stripping-machine-QB310-1774.html
· Pneumatic cable striping machine QB-315, Max Diameter 20mm, more information click https://www.terminal-crimping.com/Pneumatic-cable-stripping-machine-QB-315-1775.html
Processing of Test Wires
The processing of wires requires you to remove the insulation from the metal. The wire stripping machine, the terminal crimping tool or the pneumatic wire stripping machine is easy to operate and they are manufactured in varying sizes and shapes, depending on the need and application. The steps involved in processing the test wires include;
· Getting a suitable wire stripping machine: There are wide ranges of designs for wire stripping machines for different types of wires or cables. Some of the wire stripping tools have the semblance of a plier and some other will be huge machines. Hence, it is important to get the perfect machine that suits the particular wire you are working on.
· Matching the Notch to the wire gauge: Most wire stripping or crimping machine has a specified notch. A notch is a part of the machine in which you fix in the wire that is to be worked upon. It is paramount to match the wire gauge to the notch of the machine, this helps to make the processing of the wire easy.
Other steps that are needed to be followed in order to ensure the proper processing of the copper wire harness are;
· Ensure to place the wire perfectly into the notch
· Apply the required pressure on the handle, if its plier-like stripping tool. If it is a large machine, ensure not to exceed the necessary pressure
· Turn the crimping or stripping tool around the wire
· Remove the stripping machine off the wire to pull off the insulation
