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Schleuniger , Inc . to Demonstrate New Wire Processing Equipment at WHMA Wire Harness

Conference 2017

selects the desired stripping parameters from the programmed library and all parameters ( strip lengths , laser power and speed , etc .) are automatically set . Once the operator selects the required program , the machine is ready for operation . The Mercury-4 can strip cables inserted into the supplied fixture aperture to an end stop , or via a custom fixture plate . A camera allows the whole process to be monitored .
Schleuniger , Inc ., a leading international manufacturer of high-precision wire processing machines and member of the Wire Harness Manufacturer ’ s Association ( WHMA ), will exhibit at the 24th Annual WHMA Wire Harness Conference at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio , TX , February 27 – March 2 , 2017 . The conference will feature presentations on the latest issues facing the industry and include a small trade show of industry leading suppliers . During the trade show , Schleuniger will be demonstrating select equipment from its comprehensive line of wire processing equipment .
Thanks , to Schleuniger ’ s worldwide cooperation with Laser Wire Solutions , Schleuniger will be demonstrating the new Mercury-4 laser wire stripping machine , designed by Laser Wire Solutions . The machine strips wires and cables ranging in size from 50 – 6 AWG . This innovative machine does not require any mechanical adjustments to process different wire sizes . Using the color touchscreen , the operator
Schleuniger will also demonstrate the EcoStrip 9380 cut and strip machine . The EcoStrip 9380 offers the most complete feature set at an economical price point . This flexible machine provides expanded capabilities due to its quick change transport unit for belts , rollers and shortmode and is compatible with a wide range of accessories , including prefeeding , marking , stacking and coiling . The intuitive color touchscreen user interface minimizes training and set-up times and with optional Schleuniger software , the EcoStrip 9380 can easily be integrated into various networks .
The ShieldCut 8100 will also be highlighted . The ShieldCut 8100 can safely and quickly cut and remove the braided shield layer from most shielded cables , eliminating countless hours of manual labor . As the only machine of its kind , the ShieldCut 8100 fills a current market need for efficient processing of shielded cables .
Finally , attendees will have the opportunity to experience hands-on demonstrations of two of Schleuniger ’ s benchtop cable stripping machines , the CoaxStrip 5200 and UniStrip 2300 . The CoaxStrip 5200 is a multi-step stripping machine for coaxial , multi-conductor cable and single conductor wire . Thanks to the universally designed blades , centralizers , and clamping jaws , the machine can process a full range of cables without the need for mechanical adjustments , saving the user valuable time and increasing
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