What are Filler Plugs and Dog Bones? Why Do We Use Them?
Posted by Malich Quijas on September 6, 2022
Hi! My name is Malich Quijas, Training Manager for InterConnect Wiring where Connections Matter. Today we are going to be learning about Filler Plugs and why they are an important part of the F-16 Wiring Harnesses. Previously we had a VLOG where Steve taught you how to crimp a contact and how that was … Continue reading “What are Filler Plugs and Dog Bones? Why Do We Use Them?”
How Does an F-16 Electrical Harness or Cockpit Panel Get its Part Number?
Posted by Joseph Rodriguez on August 23, 2022
“H Sixteen D W Twenty-Six Oh Two Dash Two Fourteen” was one of the first things I heard in a meeting when I started working at InterConnect Wiring. Wow! That engineer just rattled that off like it was their first-born child’s name, I thought to myself. I can’t wait to learn what that means and … Continue reading “How Does an F-16 Electrical Harness or Cockpit Panel Get its Part Number?”
Topics: Aerospace, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Certification, Cockpit Panels, Distributors, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, Engineering Design, F-16, F-16 Electrical, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, InterConnect Wiring, Lockheed Martin, Rewire, STEM, Support, System Diagram, Technology, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Diagram, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Design, Wiring Harnesses
VLOG: How We Store & Preserve Our Wire
Posted by Malich Quijas on July 12, 2022
Hi. My name is Malich and I’m the Training Manager at InterConnect Wiring, where Connections Matter. Today we will be looking at our wire storage room and how they preserve all of our wire. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring HOW WE STORE AND PRESERVE OUR WIRE As a Wiring … Continue reading “VLOG: How We Store & Preserve Our Wire”
TOP 4 3RD QUARTER 2022 AEROSPACE TRADESHOWS & CONFERENCES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!
Posted by Joseph Rodriguez on June 28, 2022
It is hard to believe that we are already halfway through the year. It has just been flying by. InterConnect will be flying far and wide over the course of the next quarter, and we hope to see your smiling faces as well at these conferences! FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW JULY 18 – JULY … Continue reading “TOP 4 3RD QUARTER 2022 AEROSPACE TRADESHOWS & CONFERENCES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!”
Topics: AeroExpo, Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aerospace Vehicle, air force, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Civil Aviation, Commercial Aviation, Conference, Cyber Security, Defense Aviation, Distributors, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, F-16, F-16 Distributor, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, F-16 TCG, F-16 TCG WWR, MRO, Rewire, STEM, Technology, Trade Shows, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harnesses
VLOG: How to Pack an F-16 Wiring Harness
Posted by Malich Quijas on May 17, 2022
Hi. My name is Malich and I’m the Training Manager at InterConnect, where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at why we package a harness and why it’s important, as well as show you what the finished product looks like. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring How … Continue reading “VLOG: How to Pack an F-16 Wiring Harness”
VLOG: Inspecting a Wiring Harness, Part 1: Solder Sleeves & Connector Grommets
Posted by Malich Quijas on April 19, 2022
Hi! My name is Malich and I’m the Training Manager at InterConnect, where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at the steps our inspectors take to inspect a ground support wiring harness. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring How To Inspect A Ground Support Wiring Harness … Continue reading “VLOG: Inspecting a Wiring Harness, Part 1: Solder Sleeves & Connector Grommets”
Five (5) Nicknames of Aircraft Wiring Harness Parts
Posted by Joseph Rodriguez on April 5, 2022
In Aerospace & Defense we use a ton of acronyms and long part numbers to describe processes and parts. It can be quite a bit to keep up with! So, in some cases engineers, assemblers, or inspectors come up with nicknames to describe certain parts. Here are 5 of the most common nicknames we use … Continue reading “Five (5) Nicknames of Aircraft Wiring Harness Parts”
Are All Connector Contact Cavities Used in a Wiring Harness? Are Any Left Empty?
Posted by Joseph Rodriguez on March 8, 2022
Have you ever bought a 12-pack of soda? I swear this story is going somewhere. Recently, I hosted a get-together with my family where I wanted our favorite soda to be available. There was a total of 4 of us. I could have bought a 6-pack, but I knew that each of us would want … Continue reading “Are All Connector Contact Cavities Used in a Wiring Harness? Are Any Left Empty?”
The 5 Most Tedious Parts of Harness Assembly
Posted by Joseph Rodriguez on February 8, 2022
Tedious does not mean bad. Tedious means that a certain job takes just a bit more dedication. While these tasks take a bit more effort, they are very critical to making a successful wiring harness. Without further ado, here are “The 5 Most Tedious Parts of Harness Assembly.” 1. Making the HAD A … Continue reading “The 5 Most Tedious Parts of Harness Assembly”
VLOG: How to Apply Anti-Tamper to a Wiring Harness
Posted by Malich Quijas on January 25, 2022
Hi, my name is Malich Quijas. I’m the training manager at InterConnect Wiring, where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at when, where, and why we apply Anti-Sabotage. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring Applying Anti-Sabotage As a continuation of our previous video, on dress-out, this … Continue reading “VLOG: How to Apply Anti-Tamper to a Wiring Harness”
Topics: Aerospace, Aircraft Rewiring, Anti-Sabotage, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, HAD, InterConnect Wiring, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulation, Rewire, Specification, Technology, Testing, VLOG, Wire, Wire Identification, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Design, Wiring Harness Specification, Wiring Harnesses
