A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVING A BRAIDED SHIELD FROM ELECTRICAL CABLE

摘要

Disclosed is a method and apparatus for automated removal of a segment of a braided metal shield from an electric cable. A segment of a braided metal shield protruding from a holder is pulled back over a heat absorbing ring. The ring is inserted over the braided metal shield. Laser radiation of sufficient power is applied to the segment of the braded metal shield located over the ring to cut the braided metal shield located over the ring.