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I have a simple 22 AWG wire that needs to connect to multiple elements. Every connection is a solder joint. I would rather not cut up small wires, as it's for a batch run.
Normally I'd love to use daisy chained wire harnesses (google it) to connect some elements to a same wire, but this will not work in this application.
Is there a standard way to remove a bit of insulation from the middle of a wire?
The traditional way for enamelled copper wire was a methylated spirits burner.
The first thing I would try is a spring, like the ones used in those old Radio Shack electronics kits from the 80's.
If you can source one long enough, then it might be pretty easy to remove a wire from the middle, provided that you have reasonable spacing between layers.
Maybe some continuous-length extension springs from McMaster will do the trick.
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I've an automatic wire stripper like this:
Picture from SW-Stahl
It basically does what Peter Bennetts answer suggests and cuts / pulls the insulation apart.
I've used it like you needed before and it worked quite well, but it will also push the insulation around. If you need a very precise spacing, it will be tricky to get that right.