One of the most important, but least discussed, responsibilities at a wire harness shop is that of matchmaker. This is the person responsible for pairing the right blade with each wire so it is properly stripped or cut.
In small shops, this duty often falls on the machine operator or even the owner. Large harness manufacturers, in contrast, might have machine-setup specialists whose job includes selecting, monitoring and replacing blades. Regardless of facility size and production level, it’s imperative that the proper blade is chosen for each wire.