Manufacturing
Leaded vs Lead-Free Solder: Why NASA Still Uses Lead
Leaded vs lead-free solder compared on NASA-DoD test data: reliability, tin whiskers, RoHS exemptions, and which alloy to use for your project.
INSIGHTS & RESOURCES
Pickering Connect Blog
Practical guides, design tips and real-world insights on custom cable assemblies, wire harnesses and connectivity.
All Articles
From Cable Design to Test: How We Reduce Build Errors in Assembly Production
With Pickering's Cable Design Tool, your approved cable design drives both the build and the test, so the cable you sign off is exactly the cable you get.
How to Import Pinouts Using a CSV File | Cable Design Tool Tutorial
Learn how to import a complete pinout from a CSV file in the Cable Design Tool, for single-core and twisted pair cables.
How to Add a Custom Connector | Cable Design Tool Tutorial
Learn how to add a custom connector in the Cable Design Tool: create it, fill in the specs, and link its pins in the pinout view.
It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for.
Manufacturing
Leaded vs Lead-Free Solder: Why NASA Still Uses Lead
Leaded vs lead-free solder compared on NASA-DoD test data: reliability, tin whiskers, RoHS exemptions, and which alloy to use for your project.
Leaded vs Lead-Free Solder: Why NASA Still Uses Lead
Leaded vs lead-free solder compared on NASA-DoD test data: reliability, tin whiskers, RoHS exemptions, and which alloy to use for your project.
Manufacturing
From Cable Design to Test: How We Reduce Build Errors in Assembly Production
With Pickering's Cable Design Tool, your approved cable design drives both the build and the test, so the cable you sign off is exactly the cable you get.
From Cable Design to Test: How We Reduce Build Errors in Assembly Production
With Pickering's Cable Design Tool, your approved cable design drives both the build and the test, so the cable you sign off is exactly the cable you get.
CDT Tutorials
How to Import Pinouts Using a CSV File | Cable Design Tool Tutorial
Learn how to import a complete pinout from a CSV file in the Cable Design Tool, for single-core and twisted pair cables.
How to Import Pinouts Using a CSV File | Cable Design Tool Tutorial
Learn how to import a complete pinout from a CSV file in the Cable Design Tool, for single-core and twisted pair cables.
CDT Tutorials
How to Add a Custom Connector | Cable Design Tool Tutorial
Learn how to add a custom connector in the Cable Design Tool: create it, fill in the specs, and link its pins in the pinout view.
How to Add a Custom Connector | Cable Design Tool Tutorial
Learn how to add a custom connector in the Cable Design Tool: create it, fill in the specs, and link its pins in the pinout view.
Manufacturing
Soldering vs Crimping: Which Is Better and When
Compare soldering vs crimping for wire terminations: strength, reliability, standards, and when to use each in cable assembly manufacturing.
Soldering vs Crimping: Which Is Better and When
Compare soldering vs crimping for wire terminations: strength, reliability, standards, and when to use each in cable assembly manufacturing.
Cable Design
Minimum Bend Radius in Cables: How to Measure, Calculate, and Apply It
Learn how to measure, calculate, and apply minimum cable bend radius to prevent damage and improve reliability in real designs.
Minimum Bend Radius in Cables: How to Measure, Calculate, and Apply It
Learn how to measure, calculate, and apply minimum cable bend radius to prevent damage and improve reliability in real designs.
CABLE ASSEMBLY DESIGN
Design your custom cable with our Cable Design Tool. Free to use and intuitive, it helps streamline the path from concept to production. Once submitted, our technicians will review your design and provide a quote.
- A truly intuitive and visual way to design cable assemblies
- Create, save, and organize your projects seamlessly
- Share and collaborate on projects with colleagues
- Use our library or create your own cable templates
- Access a vast library of connectors, wires, and backshells with stock info
- Add your own connectors and wires
- Generate detailed PDF documentation with a single click
- Chat directly with our cable technicians
- Runs in your browser—no installation needed
- And much more
One-Stop Shop for Your Cabling Needs
Design with ease using our Cable Design Tool, and we’ll bring your cable assemblies to life.
OUR PROCESS
How it Works
At Pickering Connect, we make custom cable assembly easy and efficient. Our streamlined process ensures that your project runs smoothly from design to delivery. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how it works:
1. Create Your Cable Assembly Design
Use our intuitive Cable Design Tool to easily draw your design. If you get stuck at any phase of the project, simply reach out to our technicians using the built-in chat for assistance.
2. Design Review and Feedback
Once your design is complete, our technicians will review your project and provide feedback to improve manufacturability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
3. Product Manufacture and Shipping
After you approve the project, we will manufacture the cable and ship it to you, anywhere in the world.
Don’t Want to Draw Your Design?
Do you already have a design drawing and don’t feel like redrawing it? Simply send it over, and we’ll handle the rest.
* Please note that additional charges may apply.
Practical cable design guides, cable assembly design tips and real-world insights on custom cable assemblies, wire harnesses and connectivity.https://pickeringconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/soldering-wire-to-pin.webpBlog