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Wire Processing Assembly

Case Studies in Wire Harness Assembly

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John Sprovieri
Wire harness assembly doesn't get more complex or safety-critical than in the aerospace industry. A typical harness might contain thousands of wires and hundreds of connectors …
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Industries

Designing Aircraft Wire Harnesses 101

John Ashour
So, you're a new engineer freshly out of college. You've been hired at a large OEM to design wire harnesses and wired box assemblies. Not having the proper training in …
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Medical Devices Assembly

Positioning Equipment Improves Ergonomics for Medical Device Assembler

Judy Camp
Ergonomic upgrades are becoming a vital part of many workplaces, and assembly workstations can be especially challenging. According to data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ergonomic issues cost …
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Electronics Assembly

What You Should Know About Curing Lamps

Robert Saller
UV-curing adhesives are often the first choice for fast and efficient bonding of components. Able to cure within seconds, these adhesives allow high throughputs to be achieved in serial production. …
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Screwdriving and Riveting Assembly

Defining Fastener Head Strength

Michael Mowins
High-strength threaded fasteners are critical components in the assembly of virtually every form of transportation and industrial machinery. Industry-accepted standards for the measurement and performance of these critical parts have …
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Automotive Assembly

Calculating ROI for Automated Welding Equipment

Olli-Pekka Holamo
Production engineers often get excited about new technologies and tend to think that the benefits of investing in them are obvious to everyone else in the company. However, enthusiastic engineers …
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Machinery Assembly

Conveyors for Large Loads

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Jim Camillo
Most people take gravity for granted. But, manufacturers know better, especially when it comes to moving large items through a plant for assembly, finishing, storage and order-fulfillment purposes. The proof …
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