The Final Touch: How do you “Dress-Out” an Aerospace Wiring Harness?
Posted by Steve Floyd on January 21, 2025
At InterConnect Wiring, attention to detail is critical in every stage of aircraft wiring harness production, and this commitment extends all the way to the final step: “dressing-out” or “closing-out” the harness. Once a wiring harness has completed in-process inspections and passed final electrical testing, it begins the final process to ensure compliance with • Read More >>
Topics: Aero Precision, Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Defense Aviation, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, F-15, F-16, F-22, Harness Assembly, Heat Shrinking, InterConnect Wiring, Machine, Manufacturing, MRO, Panels, Power By Wire, Purpose, Quality, Relay Panel, Rewire, Safety, Shrink Tubing, Specification, STEM, Technology, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Specification, Wiring Harnesses
What’s Coming Up in 2025 in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Posted by Steve Floyd on December 3, 2024
The aerospace and defense industry is gearing up for an exciting year in 2025. With new innovations, critical advancements in technology, and key events on the horizon, professionals and enthusiasts alike have much to look forward to. Here’s a rundown of some of the most important conferences and expos shaping the industry this year: • Read More >>
Topics: AAAA, AeroExpo, Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, air force, Aircraft Rewiring, Army, Aviation Procurement Systems, Blog, C-130, Cyber Security, Defense Aviation, Distributors, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, F-16 Distributor, F-16 Electrical, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, Fly By Wire, HAI, HELI-EXPO, InterConnect Wiring, Manufacturing, Military Kits, Modification Kits, MRO, NGAT, Outreach, Panels, Quality, Repair, Repair and Overhaul, Rewire, Safety, Science, STEM, Support, SXSW, Technology, Trade Shows, UH-60, WHMA, WHMA Annual Wire Harness Conference, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harnesses
WHAT IS A COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE AND HOW IS IT USED?
Posted by Malich Quijas on March 19, 2024
Hi. My name is Malich, Training Manager at InterConnect Wiring – where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at our CMM – or “coordinate measuring machine” and what it does for our F-16 panels. WIRING HARNESSES – AIRCRAFT REWIRING – COCKPIT PANELS – CONSOLE WIRING WHAT IS A COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE AND • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, CMMC, F-16, How Built, InterConnect Wiring, Machine, Manufacturing, MRO, Panels, Purpose, Quality, Science, Sheet Metal, Specification, Technology, VLOG
WHY DO YOU NEED A “SUPER BRUSH” TO MAKE AN AIRCRAFT SHEET METAL PART?
Posted by Malich Quijas on February 20, 2024
Hi. My name is Malich. I’m the Training Manager at InterConnect Wiring – where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at our SuperMax “Super Brush” and what it does for UH-60 cockpit panels. WIRING HARNESSES – AIRCRAFT REWIRING – COCKPIT PANELS – CONSOLE WIRING WHY DO YOU NEED A “SUPER • Read More >>
VLOG: Why Would A Wiring Harness Company Care About Sheet Metal?
Posted by Malich Quijas on October 17, 2023
Hi. My name is Malich and I’m the Planning Manager at InterConnect Wiring where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at what sheet metal is and why an electrical wiring interconnection system company would be interested in sheet metal. WIRING HARNESSES – AIRCRAFT REWIRING – COCKPIT PANELS – CONSOLE WIRING WHAT IS SHEET • Read More >>
VLOG: Soldering a Wire to a Switch in an Aircraft Cockpit Lighting Panel
Posted by Steve Floyd on June 29, 2021
Hello! My name is Steve Floyd, Shop Foreman at InterConnect Wiring. Today we’re going to be soldering a wire to a switch on an internal cockpit lighting panel. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring Here we have our internal lighting panel. The first step in our process • Read More >>
What is a Relay Panel?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on December 15, 2020
2020 is coming to an end and what a crazy year it’s been. I think it’s safe to say that everyone is ready to say “au revoir!” to 2020 and “hello sunshine!” to 2021. The aerospace industry took an unexpected turn for the worse this year but – it also took giant steps towards a • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Panels, Relay Panel, Science, Technology, Wire, Wiring
Where Are F-16 Fuselage Multiplex Panels and When Do You Refurbish Them?
Posted by John Ashour on June 12, 2017
Welcome to F-16 Fighter Jet Design Class 101. In this class we will discuss: (1) the main components of an F-16, (2) what multiplex is, and (3) what is refurbishment in regards to F-16 electrical panels. Here we go! An airplane is typically made up of four main structural components: (1) the fuselage, (2) • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, MUX Panel, Panels, Refurbishment, Wiring
Compilation of 2016 Blogs
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 23, 2017
In 2016 InterConnect Wiring created The Wonderful World of Wiring newsletter. This newsletter included thirty-six (36) blogs about various aspects of electrical wiring in the aerospace sector. This book is a compilation of these articles (blogs) and is written to educate the common man. The information herein is not intended for electrical engineers or PhDs; • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Connectors, Engineering Design, Panels, Quality, Quantity, Quote, Testing, Wire, Wiring Harnesses
What is a Relay Panel?
Posted by Joshua Bryant on December 5, 2016
Here is a quiz. Which definition do you think applies to the aircraft electrical wiring industry when it comes to a relay? A. A supply (as of horses) arranged beforehand for successive relief. B. A race between teams in which each team member successively covers a specified portion of the course. C. An electromagnetic device for • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Panels, Relay Panel
