Metal Forming and Inspection Control for Cable Sheathing,
Abstract
Development by Western Electric Company has resulted in a unique quality measurement system based upon the 'percent take-up' and 'build-up' of a cable sheath. Percent take-up is defined as the amount of useable metal remaining in the cable sheath after metal forming and Build-up is defined as the amount of spacing, due to the metal, between the polyethylene jacket and the conductor core. In the development of a quality control system, a direct relationship between the existing shop specifications and the new specifications involving build-up and percent take-up were established. With these requirements, the manufacturing window was effectively doubled and the quality level improved in cable products. Resulting parameters are measurable in all finished products and provide a quick feedback of cable quality guaranteeing a quality level exceeding the present standards (8X bend). (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADP000542
Entities
People
- Dan E. West
- William D. Bohannon Jr.