Wire harnesses are designed to hold wires in place in the cable assemblies of many electronic devices. These components control the interworking of many electronic devices.
The Custom Cable Assembly Building Process
Each electronic device that requires a cable assembly must be custom designed to work with the design of the product. The way cable assemblies are produced requires an attention to detail. Quality is essential to maintaining compliance of industry specifications that include the use of materials such as:
– Copper
– Fiber Optic
– Multi-conductor wires
– Wire straps
One of the main reasons for material compliance is the fact that the wires transmit electrical power and should meet electrical requirements for safety. The cable assembly creation process goes through several stages. A machine is used to cut the wires, after which, the ends are stripped to uncover the metal and then fitted with specified connector housings. The cables are then assembled and fastened together on an assembly board to create the harness, which is held in place by clamps. The next step in the process is to test its electrical functionality. When an assembly has been tested for functionality and safety, the product is ready to be sent to the consumer and installed into the device for which it was built.
Common Uses of Electrical Assemblies
In the automotive industry, for example, wire harnesses are one of the components of a complex electrical system that controls the electronic functions of your car.
The distinct number of cables used in the process will be determined by the purpose for the wiring. Electronic systems are used to control your car’s alarm system, radios, and ignitions systems. Having a properly designed electronic component with properly placed wire harnesses can contribute to the overall quality of a product and its safe and effective functioning.
Most vehicles and aircraft are made up of multiple wires and cables. If they were to be fully extended, they would stretch for miles. Binding them into one harness allows for safety and protection against adversarial influence of abrasions or vibrations. Compressing the wires into a bundle or sleeve will optimize the use of space and lower any danger of electrical fires. It will also make it easier to transfer electrical signals to various elements of an electronic device.
In addition to the many uses in the automobile, many medical monitoring devices are complex systems of electrical components. Wire harnesses are then, very important components in their proper functioning.