Wire Collection Options

A range of wire and cable collection systems is available for interfacing to the output of CAPRIS and Nova laser markers. This includes coil pan systems for the collection of wires processed as cut lengths and rereeler units for the collection of wire processed on a continuous filament basis.

CAPRIS CP1 Single Coil Pan System

A single coil pan system for integration with CAPRIS laser wire markers for the collection of low to medium throughputs of wire processed as cut segments.

• Rigidly constructed pans
• Choice of 300 mm (12 inch) or 375 mm (15 inch) diameter pans
• Precise collection of wires without hang ups and without damage or marking of wires
• Simple change of configuration to allow interfacing of CAPRIS rereelers for continuous filament operation
• Coil pan speed synchronised to wire feed rates from CAPRIS laser markers

CAPRIS CP2 Twin Coil Pan System

The CAPRIS CP2 twin indexing coil pan system has been developed particularly for situations requiring higher throughputs of processed wire and productivity from the overall system. CAPRIS CP2 systems provide two coil pans for the collection of wires. The delivery system automatically sequences between the two pans so that on completion of the collection of a processed segment, the system automatically switches to the alternate pan for the delivery and collection of the subsequent segment. This reduces the CAPRIS laser markers idle time by allowing the marker to begin processing the next segment of wire without delay, while the operator clears the previous segment from the system.

• Double coil pan with automatic sequencing for maximum productivity
• Rigidly constructed pans
• Choice of 300 mm (12 inch) or 375 mm (15 inch) diameter pans
• Precise collection of wires without hang ups and without damage or marking of wires
• Coil pan speeds are synchronised to wire feed rates from CAPRIS laser markers
• Operator input signal to indicate coil pan clear and ready for a new segment
• Optional batching of sequences of wires in a single pan
• Simple change of configuration to allow interfacing of CAPRIS rereelers for alternative continuous filament operation
• Programmable logic controller.
  
  

CAPRIS Coil and Tie & Conveyor System

Spectrum’s Coil and Tie unit has been developed for customers who want a fully automated means of collecting processed wire from their CAPRIS wire markers as coiled segments with automatic placement of one or more ties.

As wire is fed into the C&T unit from the CAPRIS wire marker, it is captured on a hub system and automatically coiled in synchronisation with the feed from the wire marker. At the end of the sequence one or more plastic ties are applied to the coil to restrain it and the completed coil is then dispensed into a collection basket on the conveyor below the hub system.

The plastic ties are thermally bonded during the tying process and are easily removed by operators at a later stage of harness production. The use of plastic ties and the bonding process ensure that there is no damage to wires during processing or later handling.

The collection system comprises a conveyor which passes beneath the coil and tie system. A number of baskets are positioned on the conveyor to receive processed wire segments, which can be grouped by job as they are processed. On completion the conveyor will deliver the processed wire segments to the operator for further handling as required.

CAPRIS Stacker Systems

For customers who need to enhance productivity and want to automate the collection and sorting of wires as they are processed, Spectrum can integrate linear wire stackers of various lengths as part of their CAPRIS system. This speeds up the downstream handling and sorting of wires prior to stripping, crimping and connector make up.

Processed wires pass from the CAPRIS wire marker into the stacker and drop into the stacker collection tray. The stacker senses the wire end as it exits the marker and ensures that wires are collected with the wire first ends grouped together for further processing. This means that the stacker can collect a complete group of wires associated with a connector, ensuring that all the wire ends are physically grouped together. On completion the operator can then grasp the whole bundle and loop it into a single coil and apply a tie. The wire first ends are thus conveniently grouped together ready for handling during the subsequent stripping and crimping processes.

By integrating CAPRIS multi-station dereeler, wire ASL and stacker modules, a fully automatic system can be configured that enables jobs to be processed by connector. In this mode the system can order and process jobs by connector, i.e. after the operator has selected a particular job file, the system will automatically select all the required wires and cables necessary to make up a specific connector, process them, marking, measuring and cutting them to length and then placing them in the stacker with their wire ends grouped together. As different wires and cables are required to make up a particular connector, the CAPRIS ASL will index and select the wires and automatically set them up on the system. The operator only has to collect the completed group of wires and cables from the stacker tray; no other manual handling or set up is required.

For the manufacture of complex wire harnesses for aerospace and other similar applications, it is not usually practical to produce wires in large batches, as might be the case in the automotive industry. As a result wires are processed individually as single segments and collected together into groups related to a particular connector before subsequent processing. By its nature, the individual production of many different wire segments and sorting into individual connector groups is very labour intensive. The use of systems employing automatic selection and loading and subsequent sorting of wires with a stacker offers the opportunity for significant reduction in touch labour and a consequent increase in productivity.