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WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY FOR TESTABILITY

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Wires perform a necessary function in electronic assemblies, linking sub-systems and allowing easy interface with peripherals through interconnect standards. Despite this, wires get a bad wrap (no pun intended). For example, think of how often wire collections are shuttled out-of-sight behind computer desks and home theater setups as they grow in number and become a tangled mess. The best way to manage these wire networks is through organizing, whether with a zip tie, twist tie, rubber band, etc.

For the consumer, this organization might seem like overkill, but it’s necessary for an electronics manufacturer. The intricate nature of printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) production means there are several possible failure points – testing becomes crucial to determine the correctness and completeness of a design. More than just keeping the wiring system of an electronic system organized, a wire harness assembly simplifies the analysis and troubleshooting of the device. At DMTech Systems, we understand the need for precision electronic interconnectivity. For over forty years, we have been building your PCBAs and the wire harness assemblies that marry the discrete boards to ensure performance and service life longevity

DFM 

Before we begin, our engineering department will review your design for potential design for manufacturing challenges. These types of problems can go unnoticed during PCB design, and our engineers will work with you to resolve these issues before we begin PCB manufacturing.

DFA

Our team is equally skilled in design for assembly requirements. We are able to spot those components whose placement might yield assembly problems due to spacing or rotation errors. Catching and correcting these problems before the board goes into production will ensure that the board can be reliably and consistently assembled.

PCBA Production Step
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  • Design

    The board is laid out to maintain design intent and maximize performance with product constraints (size, weight, etc.) For manufacturers, a design review for feasibility will be an integral step before production commences.

  • Board Assembly

    The bare board is populated with the components that will provide the circuit function and features. For appreciable production quantities and component lists, automated placement and soldering processes will be utilized for efficiency.

  • Sourdough Brea

    Cable assembly will bundle groups of wires in a sheath to improve ruggedness, provide extra shielding for twisted pair wires, etc.

  • Board Fabrication

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  • Enclosure Design

    The enclosure will provide a safe handling method for interacting with the electronic system that aims to minimize weight without impeding heat loss to the environment.​


  • Wire Harness Assembly

    The wire harness will connect the sub-systems of the design with a wiring system that offers both flexibility and testability.

WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY FROM AN EXPERIENCED ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURER
There is a tremendous amount of precision involved when manufacturing a PCBA, and modern systems of even moderate complexity will require multiple boards working together. The system itself is a design milestone independent of the individual boards, as the PCBAs and other hardware must all fit and interface together within a well-designed system enclosure. Despite this critical role, the wire assembly is often the last part of the system to be developed.

At DMTech Systems, electronics manufacturing is in our DNA. We’re familiar with the intricacies of interconnect design and how best to construct them for form, fit, and function. We view a PCBA as a comprehensive and continuous manufacturing process. Our practices reflect that in several of the following ways:

Manufacturing expertise

Our manufacturing team has built wire harnesses for over four decades. We are skilled at creating interconnects that will support electronic functionality with a neat and orderly fit; the connections meet the rigors of field usage while offering a desired level of pliability

Engineering know-how

Our engineering staff has helped companies across a range of industries design and refine wire harnesses and cable assemblies. We have routinely assisted our customers in creating high-quality interconnects across various industries and applications.


Full-system testing

An electronics assembly is only as good as its weakest link. Knowing the ins and outs of box builds means we know how to detect the most common failures  and those less noticeable. From continuity testing to marginal crimps and contacts that aren’t fully seated with mating connections, we provide a total examination of every wire assembly for completeness and quality.

System assembly

For over forty years, our engineering and manufacturing teams have been collaborating to produce cutting-edge electronic devices. We know it’s not enough to implement functional wire harnesses, but rather a wire harness as robust as the PCBAs it connects

WIRE HARNESSES BUILT ALONGSIDE PCBs NOT AS AN AFTERTHOUGHTR
We’ve cultivated our reputation and business with suppliers at every stage of PCBA manufacturing. With this, we can give you the added benefit of bundling the procurement and production for all of the project’s components: combining the printed circuit board assemblies, the box build of the system enclosure, and the wire harnesses, all of the project interfaces remain under one roof. Design teams won’t have to worry about staging production across multiple sites and manufacturers, and as a result, turnaround times are kept to a minimum on time-sensitive jobs.

There are additional benefits to realize by including a wire assembly built in tandem with the rest of the electronic system:

Custom-built to specifications 

We design and manufacture wire harnesses to system specifications and from any available documentation, whether that’s originating from a 3D CAD model, technical artwork, or a simple description of the goals and requirements.

Custom-fit to your box builds 

During system assembly, interconnect building will naturally follow the box build design to maximize wire fanout and bundling while minimizing strain for improved reliability.

Support connected PCBAs 

The design and manufacture of the PCBA(s) within the box build is part of a seamless, continuous production. Wire harness assembly will take advantage of this DFM process by being an active consideration during board layout to maximize the PCBA’s performance.

A one-stop component shop

For turnkey manufacturing solutions or a more a la carte approach, our component selection process keeps design budgetary constraints in mind. High-volume productions can also benefit from reserving a dedicated production space for ongoing manufacturing. 
SYSTEM INTEGRATION VIA WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY
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Wire harness construction begins with a precise panel for our technicians; the panel will have pegs where the wire harness needs to bend or divide into different directions, and connectors will terminate a branch of the harness.

The production of a wire harness follows a general flowchart:

As it is for all electronic assembly processes, we review all specifications and make recommendations (if necessary) for component replacements based on availability, cost, and performance. Once the design is finalized, our team will purchase the materials for the manufacturing of the harness as well as construct the assembly panel.

We’re focused on high quality and repeatability in production. Package outputs include all the assembly instructions, illustrations, and test processes for our manufacturing technicians from the original input (and data compiled during the review).

Manufacturing technicians will build the wire harness by cutting wires to length, laying the wires out on the panel, and tying the harness together to reduce strain and increase flexibility before attaching the connectors.

The completed harness will undergo quality assurance testing for continuity according to the appropriately developed test processes. The physical elements of the wire harness will be examined as well, including connector attachment, labels, and final fit in the system assembly.