The importance of manufacturability in the design of new connector products

Manufacturability is a key factor in designing new connector products. In addition to supply chain factors such as material availability and OEM capabilities, the manufacturing process becomes a part of design and development discussions, as the overall production cost is largely determined by the level of product production.

We need to know whether the designed connector is standard or customized. The standard products provided by distributors or suppliers usually have lower costs and are designed for efficient production. With the development of new products, connector companies must develop products that can be effectively produced, reduce costs, and develop a long-term manufacturing plan for the product. When specific applications require specific designs beyond standard products, customized products will come into play. For example, adding a special type of electroplating from existing products, or even developing a completely new connector.

Next, we need to solve the problem of designing pins or sockets. When designing connectors, components need to include press fit functionality. For example: inverted hook or rolled flower. Due to the popularity and widespread use of standard parts, production should be assembled quickly and efficiently. Due to the need to meet specific requirements for customized products, the quantity of demand should also be considered. The long cycle of mechanical processing and assembly processes may affect the order quantity of products. For critical applications, quality cannot be sacrificed for speed. If we enter the design phase and know that a customized connector has high demand potential, we will evaluate the production tools or processes to improve production capacity.