In detail, there are minor deviations to the following production processes depending on the type of cooperation with the customers. The reasons for this can be found in customer-specific agreements, as already described in the topic of delivery time. In the basic structure, however, cable assembly works in a similar way. The following production steps are not bound to the mentioned sequence. Depending on requirements, the sequence can be changed, supplemented or parallelized.   Organization and work preparation In the first step, it is necessary to prepare a scheduled work plan. This is based on the specifications agreed in the quotation phase. With the help of our work plan modules, it is possible to create a schedule that is as flexible and standardized as possible. After drawing the wiring harness once in the CAD software EPLAN, all documents necessary for production, such as pinning plan, cutting lists and printing, can be generated automatically.   For the subsequent, smooth and effective production of assembled cables, the work preparation is already indispensable. In the list you will find typical work steps: Creation of work plan Creation and provision of production-relevant documents Ordering material / provisioning Pre-assembly of the required material / semi-ducts Production of assembly aids and test adapters Production Once the production order has been approved, all cables can be cut and printed fully automatically using the automatic cutting machine linked to EPLAN. A relatively high degree of automation offers significantly higher accuracy and reliable repeatability compared to manual cutting. In addition, production times and thus prices per piece can be reduced. Unfortunately, there is no manual alternative for line printing. Especially for pinning and later after sales spare parts assembly, line printing is a great labor saver.   Depending on the number of pieces, the pre-cut wires are crimped with a semi-automatic crimping machine or manually with crimping tools. Only with the use of automatic crimping machines it is possible to guarantee demonstrably higher quality crimp connections. For this purpose, crimp force monitoring is used.   Typical measurements that are performed are pull-off tests as well as micrograph analyses. Economically, semi-automatic or fully automatic crimping becomes interesting when machine costs as well as set-up costs are recovered through savings in production time.   In the next step, the assembled cables are mounted. For more complex cables, assembly aids provided by the work preparation department are used. Typically, these are cable boards and cable screens. Cable plans for placement can also be generated using the CAD software.   After placing and assembling the plugs and connectors, the finished cables are put on the test bench. Here again, the number of pieces and complexity play an important role. Accordingly, the 100% test can be performed manually or fully automatically. With a test adapter and test program, the electrical test is performed and documented easily.