Maricopa Community Colleges  AIR182   20042-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
AIR182 20042-20086 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Electrical Wire Component Assembly
Emphasis upon the safe usage of equipment in the performance of electrical wire assembly operations. Covers wire stripping, crimping and splicing procedures. Also includes terminal lug requirement considerations.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AIR182   20042-20086 Electrical Wire Component Assembly
1. Use wire component assembly equipment in accordance with prescribed safety guidelines. (I)
2. Demonstrate wire stripping procedures. (II)
3. Perform wire crimping operations. (III)
4. Identify terminal lug requirements. (IV)
5. Practice wire splicing procedures. (V)
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AIR182   20042-20086 Electrical Wire Component Assembly
    I. Equipment Usage
        A. Safety Concerns
        B. Tool Identification
          1. Workstation Tools
          2. Wire Stripping Tools
          3. Six-Inch Scale
          4. Crimping Tools
          5. Terminal Lug Tools
          6. Splicing Tools
        C. Wire Type Identification
        D. Connector Assembly
          1. Components
          2. Replacement Criteria
          3. Connector Grommet Considerations
          4. Mating Face Considerations
        E. Contact Component Identification
      II. Wire Stripping Procedures
          A. Single Conductor Wire
          B. Shielded Wire
        III. Wire Crimping Operations
            A. Term Code
            B. Wire Placement
            C. Insulation Issues
            D. Indentation
          IV. Terminal Lug Considerations
              A. Inspection Criteria
              B. Strand Placement
              C. Crimp Issues
              D. Insulation Concerns
            V. Splice Requirements
                A. Inspection Criteria
                B. Stub Issues
                C. Parallel Splice Considerations
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