Resolutions to difficulties experienced in SSC cable fabrication during the initial scale-up period

A prototype high-speed cable machine for the Superconducting Super Collider (SSC) has produced the majority of the cable needed for the SSC Dipole Program. However, several cabling difficulties were experienced that were not seen previously. These difficulties were due to new techniques and equipment relating to the high-speed production of cable meeting SSC specifications. These difficulties included mandrel alignment, Turk´s-head roller alignment, and Turk´s-head drive equipment. The solution to these problems is discussed. By modifying the Turk´s head, it is possible to manufacture SSC cable to the current specifications without defects