EuroWire September 2023

Focus on USA

Improved production capabilities with investment in equipment

MultiStrip 9480

8-18 gauge hook-up wire as well as coax, multi-conductor and battery cable. Together, they determined that the MultiStrip 9480 and PowerStrip 9580 cut and strip machines would be a good fit for the facility. Since implementing the machines, Buckeye’s production capabilities have improved. “We currently process about 12mn feet of wire per year utilising three cut-and-strip machines, which would have been unfathomable before,” said Mr Platfoot, who also commended Schleuniger’s Cayman cut-and-strip software for its user-friendliness, seamless file sharing and ability to easily modify production runs. Alongside cutting and stripping, Buckeye uses wire marking in its manufacturing process, and considers Schleuniger’s ability to integrate with printer technologies a valuable bonus. One example of this is the increased output

Buckeye Electrical, located in Botkins, Ohio, USA, is a family-owned and -operated manufacturer of custom wire harness and cable assemblies. critical manufacturing needs with out-dated equipment, and relying on time- consuming manual processes that hindered output, precision and overall efficiency, company president Kevin Platfoot decided to invest in new solutions. According to Mr Platfoot, the company conducted extensive research by attending trade shows, contacting other suppliers and testing equipment in-house. He concluded that Schleuniger’s tech- nology and expertise could streamline production and offer the team a competitive edge. With the assistance of Schleuniger sales representative Bruce Moore, Mr Platfoot explored solutions that could process After struggling to meet

from the MultiStrip 9480 with inkjet printer integration. Mr Platfoot estimates that this imple- mentation has helped boost processing capacity by at least 50 per cent. The company intends to purchase additional Schleuniger machines to accommodate future growth and assist with meeting new production goals. Schleuniger, Inc www.schleuniger.com off-line sample inspection systems; and Metron™ automated off-line inspection systems for long cylindrical parts. LaserLinc’s Total Vu HMI for process visualisation is open, adaptable architecture software that enables LaserLinc gauges, as well as those from other vendors, to be connected for comprehensive product and process monitoring, display, control and reporting. The new FlawSense system is a 360° surface flaw detection system with 3D flaw qualification playback. It precisely detects and measures lumps, gels, pits, slits and other surface defects. LaserLinc’s latest THHN ultrasonic system accurately measures the insulation layers on THHN (PVC inner insulation, nylon sheathing) tandem and co-extrusion cable lines. The company will be participating in the IWCS Cable & Connectivity Forum in September. LaserLinc www.laserlinc.com

Laser and ultrasonic measurement

The company’s laser- and ultrasonic- based measurement technologies accurately and reliably measure wire and cable diameter, ovality, insulation thickness, eccentricity, profile and surface flaws. Brands include Triton™ triple-axis and Axion™ dual-axis series laser micrometers for diameter and ovality; UltraGauge+™ series ultrasonic gauges for wall thickness; BenchLinc™ series

LaserLinc is a provider of open, scalable measurement and process control solutions. The company is 100 per cent US-owned and for over 25 years has been serving the wire and cable industry with in-process and off-line measurement systems that optimise processes and product quality.

A selection of LaserLinc gauges and meters

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