As wire harnesses increase in complexity, the need to identify individual wires has grown more important. Printing information on wires can aid assembly, simplify troubleshooting, and provide production traceability. This article outlines the best methods for marking wires and explains how to integrate marking equipment into automated wire processing lines.
To stay competitive, harness assemblers must be able to print information on wires without sacrificing operational efficiency or profit objectives. A fully integrated wire processing system that combines an ink-jet printer, an automatic cutting and stripping machine, and wire list management software offers the best overall solution.