First Pass Yield Survey Results
First Pass Yield Survey Results The survey information on this page relates to the issues outlined in the 4-part series listed below. Part 1: Continuous Improvement for Cable/Harness assembly Part…
Lean One-Piece Flow & Discrete Wire Label Verification
Lean One-Piece Flow & Discrete Wire Label Verification Do you build a large quantity of the same cable? Or small quantities of different cables? Depending on your process, you may…
Verify Cable Tester Programs BEFORE Testing
Verify Cable Tester Programs BEFORE Testing In order to assure valid testing on your harness or cable tester you must verify that it is programmed correctly BEFORE you begin testing…
Choosing Connectors for Test Fixturing (Test Adapters)
Choosing Connectors for Test Fixturing (Test Adapters) If Your Device Under Test Has Your Fixturing Should Have Discussion Contacts that oxidize (such as silver, tin, or nickle) Pins that can…
Capacitance and Cable Testing
Capacitance and Cable Testing What is Capacitance? Watch the video Any two conductors separated by a distance can store a charge. So any two wires in a cable or harness…
Testing Shielded Cable Assemblies
Testing Shielded Cable Assemblies Why do cables have shields? To prevent signals in cables from radiating and causing interference. To prevent outside signals from affecting signals inside the cable. To…
Using Inert Gas to Enhance Electrical Wiring Inspection
Using Inert Gas to Enhance Electrical Wiring Inspection A test method using inert gas in conjunction with low-energy high-voltage testing to detect insulation damage in electrical wiring that may go…
Using Voltage to Detect Insulation Defects
Using Voltage to Detect Insulation Defects Here are some guidelines for using voltage to find insulation problems. Test Situation Recommendation When air gaps between conductors can be less than…
Production Testing Guidelines
Production Testing Guidelines This table recommends guidelines for production testing of wired assemblies. These guidelines are not meant to replace the various ASME, ASTM, DOD:MIL, NASA, UL, NEC, ITA, ANSI,…
Understanding Cable Test Results
Understanding Cable Test Results Expected Resistance Actual Resistance Meaning of Result Very Low Very Low Good connection between points we want connected. Very Low Not Very Low Bad connection between…
