There are many benefits to having a third-party complete your custom cable assemblies rather than trying to do it in-house. However, it is important to find the right specialized provider to do the job for you or the cost and time savings will be minimal.
This often happens when companies offering custom cable assemblies don’t have the experience and expertise in both manufacturing the assemblies as well as in providing the support and assistance you may need in choosing the right components to use. Unfortunately if you order a large volume of assemblies, and they don’t perform because the company makes a recommendation for a component and you gave approval, you may find you are stuck with the cables and still have to order for what you really need.
Prototype Production
When you are thinking about designing your own custom cable assemblies for a particular application, working with an electronics company offering this service that has an in-house engineering service is important.
These professionals can often make recommendations and even provide ideas for the design based on their extensive experience with cable assembly prototype development.
They will also have a good understanding of the system where the cables are being used, and they may make suggestions as to connectors, options, features, and even wiring harnesses or other components that have proven to be effective in past projects and designs.
Manufacturing and Delivery
Whether you need a prototype done for a design and development deadline or if you need hundreds or thousands of custom cable assemblies on an ongoing basis, you want to work with a company that has the capacity and the ability to fill your orders every time and on time.
Some companies only offer custom work as a small area of their business while other companies make it a focus. For large orders and ongoing orders, and where delivery reliability is critical, choosing a large company specializing in this is always the best option.
Make a Connection
It is essential to take the time to talk to the companies you are considering to complete your custom cable assemblies. A phone call is all it will take to get a good idea of the level of customer service, experience and support you can expect when doing business with the supplier. Having a great supplier you can rely on for ongoing orders takes a lot of pressure off and allows for easy project planning, at least when it comes to your cable assembly needs.
