Abstract
A detailed study of present welding cable production/repair operations was performed in an attempt to reduce the costs associated with production downtime due to defective manual arc welding cable resulting from copper inclusions in the cable and connectors. The paper discusses surveys used to obtain information from 14 commercial and naval shipyards concerning their present methods of manufacturing/repairing and management of manual arc welding cable sections. The results of the surveys and shipyard visits are summarized. The paper presents a detailed analysis of the various welding cable connectors used by the 14 shipyards responding to the survey. The connectors were evaluated from the standpoints of automation potential and economic life. In regard to cable manufacture/repair and procedures, and the welding support organization, general management practices observed in various shipyards visited are reported. A few general comments on methods engineering aspects of the procedures involved in the manufacture/repair of cable sections are given. While welding cable may seem to be a trivial part of the production process, the mismanagement of this area can have a significant impact on production schedules and costs.
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