Scaling cable assemblies from prototype to volume production introduces new challenges in consistency, documentation, materials, cost control, and manufacturability. Without the right processes, OEMs often experience quality drift which are subtle variations that accumulate into performance issues, field failures, or certification setbacks.
This guide explains how to prevent quality drift and achieve repeatable, stable cable production across global sites.
Common root causes include:
These issues multiply when scaling across regions.
A validated golden sample becomes the benchmark for every production run.First Article Inspection verifies:
Clear documentation ensures every technician builds the exact same assembly. Key elements include:
To prevent substitutions and variability:
This is essential for aerospace, medical, and industrial systems.
Scaling often requires using multiple global factories for cost, lead time, and risk diversification. To prevent drift:
Sanbor Manufacturing excels at multi-regional alignment.
High-volume production requires enhanced test automation, including:
Automated fixtures reduce technician variability.
Sanbor prevents drift by implementing:
OEMs get consistent quality whether production occurs in the U.S., Asia, or Europe.
Scaling is not just about increasing volume but maintaining absolute consistency. With the right processes, OEMs can avoid quality drift and dramatically accelerate time-to-market. Sanbor Manufacturing can support transitions from prototype to full global production with unmatched consistency and predictability.
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