Machine Shop Terms

Assembly & Packaging

Cable Assembly — Cable assembly is a collection of wires or cables banded into a single unit with connectors on at least one end.

Contract Assembly — Contract Assembly is an service provided by a company on wide range of assemblies like mechanical assembly, electronic assembly, hose assembly, PCB assembly & etc.

Electronic Assembly — Electronic assembly includes the assembly and testing services for multi- component electronics of all types.

Hose Assembly — Hose assembly is the process of putting together hose, hose connectors, hose ends and hose nozzles into complete assemblies.

Mechanical Assembly — Mechanical assembly services are used to assemble mechanical parts or components. Mechanical assembly is the assembly of goods for industry.

Order Fulfillment — Order fulfillment is the most general sense the complete process from point of sales inquiry to delivery of a product to the customer.

Packaging Services — Packaging services provide expertise in packaging to prevent damage, loss or theft. Packaging services generally provide packaging materials are part of the service offering.

PCB Assembly — A PCB (Printed Circuit Board) populated with electronic components is known as PCB Assembly (Printed Circuit Board Assembly)

Wire Harness — Wire harness assembly is the assembly of wires and connectors into harnesses. Wire harness assemblies organize wires for quick connections.