adjust, tighten, or space components to specific
WIRE-WRAP HAND TOOLS
tolerances. To do this, you must have an
understanding of how to use and read the
Basically, wire wrapping is simply winding a
measuring instruments involved, such as torque
solid wire tightly around a stiff pin to provide a
good junction. Figure 3-13 shows some of
This section covers some of the measuring
the types of hand tools currently available
instruments you need to become familiar
for this purpose. Wire-wrap hand tools are
with.
used with different sized bits and sleeves,
depending on the size of the wire being
used. Some ships have wire-wrap kits for
TORQUE WRENCHES
the GSs. On other ships you might need
t o borrow these hand tools from other
Torque wrenches are used to tighten
divisions, such as the Data Systems Tech-
nuts, bolts, and fasteners to specific toler-
nicians or the Fire Control Technicians. The
ances. Due to the variations in temperatures
principles and techniques of wire-wrapping
associated with operating equipment, various
will be discussed in chapter 10 of this training
parts are placed under stress. If parts are
manual.
not tightened evenly and in a uniform man-
ner, one or two bolts or fasteners could
PRECISION TOOLS
bear the brunt of the stress. This can re-
sult in damaged and broken parts. Proper tighten-
When performing maintenance or repair
ing following the manufacturer's instructions
on various equipment, you are required to
Figure 3-13.--Examples of wire-wrap tools.
3-8