IPC-A-620 CLASS 3 CERTIFIED

Precision Cable & Wire Harness Manufacturing for Critical Applications

Chicago-based. Hand-built. Audit-ready. Serving medical, defense, and industrial engineering teams with no minimum order requirements.

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About Us

Built for Engineers Who Can't Afford Mistakes

Cabelman Interconnect Technologies is a Chicago-based custom cable and wire harness manufacturer specializing in low-volume, high-precision builds for medical, defense, and industrial applications.

We are IPC-A-620 Class 3 certified — the highest standard in the industry — and every assembly we produce is built by hand, inspected under magnification, and tested before it ships.

We work with engineering teams, research labs, and product developers who need a reliable local partner for small batch production. No minimum order requirements. No overseas lead times. Just precise, documented, audit-ready work delivered fast.

Based in Chicago, IL · Serving clients across the Midwest and nationally

IPC-A-620 Class 3

Class 3 is the highest workmanship standard in cable and harness manufacturing — required for life-critical medical devices, defense systems, and aerospace equipment. Every assembly we produce meets this standard.

Our Mission

To give small and mid-size engineering teams access to the same quality and documentation standards that Fortune 500 manufacturers demand — without the volume minimums or the wait.

Services

What We Build

Every job — prototype or production — is built by hand to IPC-A-620 Class 3 standards with full test documentation included.

Custom Cable Assemblies

Hand-built to your specifications. We work from your drawings, samples, or engineering notes to produce assemblies that meet your exact requirements.

Pigtails & Flying Leads Shielded / EMI Multi-conductor Custom Connectors

Wire Harness Manufacturing

From single-branch pigtails to multi-leg harness assemblies, built to IPC-A-620 Class 3 standards with full documentation on every job.

10–1,000 Units Prototype Builds Engineering Samples Repeat Production

First Article & Prototype Builds

Need two or three samples before committing to production? Fast turnaround, full test documentation, and a signed first article report ready for your review.

Fast Turnaround First Article Report Engineering Review

100% Electrical Testing

Every single assembly is tested before it ships. No batch sampling. No exceptions. Each unit receives a serialized test report covering continuity, insulation resistance, and wiring verification.

Serialized Reports Continuity Insulation Resistance

Documentation Package

Every order ships with a complete audit-ready documentation package. No need to request it separately — it's standard on every job.

Serialized Test Reports Pass/Fail Log Material Traceability First Article Approval
Why Cabelman

The Standard Most Shops Can't Meet

We built this company specifically for the customers that large shops turn away — small volumes, tight specs, fast timelines.

IPC-A-620 Class 3 Certified

Not every shop holds this certification. We do. It is required for life-critical medical devices, defense applications, and aerospace equipment — and it governs how we build every single job.

100% Testing. Every Unit.

We do not sample test. We do not batch test. Every single harness we ship has been individually tested and logged. You receive a serialized report that proves it.

Local. Fast. Flexible.

Overseas manufacturers quote 12 to 16 week lead times. We build locally in Chicago and can deliver a 100-unit batch in as little as two weeks. When your timeline moves, we move with it.

No Minimum Order Requirements

Whether you need 10 units or 500, you get the same Class 3 quality and the same documentation. We take the jobs that larger shops turn away.

A Partner, Not Just a Vendor

We work directly with your engineering team from drawing review through first article approval and into production. One point of contact. Clear communication. No surprises.

IPC-A-620
Class 3 Certified — Highest Industry Standard

Class 3 is not the default. It is the highest workmanship standard in cable and harness manufacturing, required for life-critical medical devices, defense systems, and aerospace equipment. Most contract manufacturers build to Class 2. We are certified to Class 3 and hold every assembly to that standard — regardless of volume or application.

Pricing Philosophy

Zero NRE. Zero Hidden Fees. Flat Rate.

Traditional contract manufacturers penalize small-volume customers with setup fees, tooling charges, and NRE costs that can reach $1,500 or more before a single unit is built. We engineered our facility specifically to eliminate that model.

The Traditional Factory Way
2-Week Quote DelaysWait weeks just to find out what it costs.
$1,500+ NRE / Setup FeesCharged upfront just to review your drawing and calibrate their testers.
High Minimum Order QuantitiesPay for 500 units when you only need 10.
Extra Charges for Test DataDocumentation, certifications, and CoCs billed as add-ons.
The Cabelman Way
Instant, Transparent Flat-Rate PricingKnow exactly what you'll pay before you commit.
$0 NRE — Setup & Tooling Are on UsWe absorbed setup costs into our facility design. You don't pay for them.
No MOQ — Order Exactly What You Need1 unit or 1,000. Same flat-rate price per unit. No volume penalty.
100% Class 3 Test Documentation Included FreeSerialized CoC, pass/fail logs, and full traceability in every box — at no extra charge.
What's Baked Into Every Flat-Rate Order

The Core 4 — IPC-A-620 Class 3 Protocols

Every assembly — regardless of volume — ships with all four of these testing and verification protocols performed and documented at no additional charge.

Protocol 01

Microscopic Visual Verification

Every crimp is inspected under stereo magnification to verify wire brush, bellmouth, and insulation window tolerances per IPC-A-620 Class 3.

Stereo microscope · Class 3 criteria
Protocol 02

Dimensional Metrology

True crimp height is physically verified using NIST-traceable Mitutoyo Point-and-Blade micrometers on every connector type in your build.

Mitutoyo P&B Micrometer · NIST-traceable
Protocol 03

Destructive Pull-Force Testing

Pre-batch pull-force testing ensures life-critical mechanical bonds meet specification before your production order is built. Results logged.

Calibrated pull-force tester · Pre-batch
Protocol 04

Electrical Validation

100% pin-to-pin continuity and high-voltage testing on every unit, delivered with a formal, signed Certificate of Compliance in every box.

100% unit testing · Signed CoC included

Built for P-Cards, Startups & R&D Teams

Skip the bureaucratic red tape. Our flat-rate model is perfectly tailored for university P-Cards and rapid startup budgets. FDA-audit-ready documentation from day one of prototyping, delivered fast.

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$0 NRENON-RECURRING ENGINEERING FEES
Intake Form

Custom Cable Assembly — Specification & Quote Request

Complete this form as thoroughly as possible. The more detail you provide, the faster we can return a flat-rate quote. We respond within one business day.

Custom Cable Assembly Intake & Specification Form

For high-reliability wire harness and pigtail assemblies built to IPC-A-620 Class 3 standards.

IPC-A-620 CLASS 3
01

Project & Contact Information

02

General Cable Specifications

03

Connector Requirements — End A

04

Pigtail / Termination Requirements — End B

05

Wire / Cable Material Specifications

06

Pin-Out & Color Mapping

Map connections below, or attach a separate drawing/spreadsheet in section 8. Expand as needed for higher pin-count connectors.

Pin #
(End A)
Wire Color Signal / Function (optional) Termination (End B)
07

Quality & Testing Standards

Standard — Included at No Charge on Every Order
Visual & Microscopic Crimp Inspection
Crimp Height Verification (Dimensional Metrology)
100% Point-to-Point Continuity Testing + Signed CoC
08

Attachments & Additional Notes

Audit-Ready Documentation

Serialized Class 3 Audit Records

At Cabelman, we believe that documentation is just as critical as the copper and silicone itself. Every lot we build features a detailed Certificate of Compliance and physical/electrical test metrics.

CABELMAN INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGIES

Certificate of Compliance (CoC) & Class 3 Quality Test Report

IPC-A-620 CLASS 3

1. Traceability & Manufacturing Record

Field Production Data Details
Client Name / Institution: Johns Hopkins University - Carnegie Center for Surgical Innovation
Contact Person: Dr. Jane Smith, Lead Lab Manager
Purchase Order / P-Card ID: PO-99812-JHU / Transaction #4489
Assembly Part Number & Rev: JHU-SENSOR-PIGTAIL-01 Rev. B
Lot / Batch Number: LOT-2026-06-17-01
Quantity Manufactured: 5 Units
Date of Test & Inspection: June 17, 2026

2. Quality & Workmanship Verification (The "Core 4")

Every cable assembly in this batch has been built strictly to IPC-A-620 Class 3 (High-Reliability / Medical / Aerospace) standards and subjected to the following four verification protocols.

Protocol 01: Microscopic Visual Verification

Inspected Via: Stereo Zoom Microscope (15× Magnification) at mHUB Chicago.

Parameters Verified: Target wire-brush extension (0.5 mm to 1.0 mm past core barrel), pristine insulation window, clean rear bellmouth, and 100% zero nicked, scraped, or severed copper strands.

Result: [ PASS ]

[ Microscopic Image Log Attached: CIT-2026-06-17-01_MICRO.PNG ]

Protocol 02: Dimensional Metrology (Crimp Height)

Measured Via: Calibrated Mitutoyo CPW15-1 Point Micrometer (Accuracy to ±0.0001 in).

Manufacturer Spec: Target Crimp Height: 0.038 in ± 0.001 in

Sample ID Core Wire Gauge (AWG) Measured Crimp Height (in) Status
Sample 1 24 AWG 0.0382 in PASS
Sample 2 24 AWG 0.0379 in PASS
Sample 3 24 AWG 0.0381 in PASS

Result: [ PASS ]

Protocol 03: Destructive Pull-Force Testing (Mechanical Integrity)

Tested Via: Starrett Motorized Digital Force Tester at mHUB Chicago.

IPC-A-620 Class 3 Target: Minimum pull force for 24 AWG: > 15.0 lbf (Pounds of Force).

Sample ID Failure Mode Peak Tensile Force (lbf) Status
Sample A Wire Broke at Center (Crimp Held) 18.4 lbf PASS
Sample B Wire Broke at Crimp Entry 17.9 lbf PASS
Sample C Wire Pulled Out of Crimp 18.1 lbf PASS

Result: [ PASS ]

Protocol 04: Electrical Continuity & Resistance Mapping

Tested Via: Benchtop Digital Multimeter (Rigol/Keysight DMM) at mHUB Chicago.

IPC Class 3 Spec: Conductor resistance must be < 0.5 Ω (Ohms). Zero shorts or miswires.

Pin (End A) Color Target Destination (End B) Measured Resistance (Ω) Status
Pin 1 Red Stripped & Tinned (Lead 1) 0.11 Ω PASS
Pin 2 Black Stripped & Tinned (Lead 2) 0.12 Ω PASS
Pin 3 Green Stripped & Tinned (Lead 3) 0.11 Ω PASS
Pin 4 White Stripped & Tinned (Lead 4) 0.13 Ω PASS

Result: [ PASS ]

Yury Kravets

Quality Inspector Signature

Yury Kravets

Director of Operations, Certified IPC-A-620 Specialist

Cabelman Interconnect Technologies

coc-test-report-template.md
# CABELMAN INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGIES
### Certificate of Compliance (CoC) & Class 3 Quality Test Report

---

## 1. Traceability & Manufacturing Record

| Field | Production Data Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Client Name / Institution:** | [e.g., Johns Hopkins University - Carnegie Center for Surgical Innovation] |
| **Contact Person:** | [e.g., Dr. Jane Smith, Lead Lab Manager] |
| **Purchase Order / P-Card ID:** | [e.g., PO-99812-JHU / Transaction #4489] |
| **Assembly Part Number & Rev:** | [e.g., JHU-SENSOR-PIGTAIL-01 Rev. B] |
| **Lot / Batch Number:** | `LOT-YYYY-MM-DD-01` *(e.g., LOT-2026-06-17-01)* |
| **Quantity Manufactured:** | [e.g., 5 Units] |
| **Date of Test & Inspection:** | [e.g., June 17, 2026] |

---

## 2. Quality & Workmanship Verification (The "Core 4")

Every cable assembly in this batch has been built strictly to **IPC-A-620 Class 3 (High-Reliability / Medical / Aerospace)** standards and subjected to the following four verification protocols.

### Protocol 01: Microscopic Visual Verification
*   **Inspected Via:** Stereo Zoom Microscope (15x Magnification) at mHUB Chicago.
*   **Parameters Verified:** Target wire-brush extension (0.5 mm to 1.0 mm past core barrel), pristine insulation window, clean rear bellmouth, and 100% zero nicked, scraped, or severed copper strands.
*   **Result:** **[ PASS / FAIL ]**

*Insert high-resolution micrograph of crimp here (optional but highly recommended):*
> *[Image Placeholder: micro-crimp-brush.png]*

---

### Protocol 02: Dimensional Metrology (Crimp Height)
*   **Measured Via:** Calibrated Mitutoyo CPW15-1 Point Micrometer (Accuracy to +/- 0.0001 in).
*   **Manufacturer Spec:** Target Crimp Height: 0.038 in +/- 0.001 in
*   **Sample Measurements (First Article):**

| Sample ID | Core Wire Gauge (AWG) | Measured Crimp Height (in) | Status |
| :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Sample 1 | 24 AWG | 0.0382 in | **PASS** |
| Sample 2 | 24 AWG | 0.0379 in | **PASS** |
| Sample 3 | 24 AWG | 0.0381 in | **PASS** |

*   **Result:** **[ PASS / FAIL ]**

---

### Protocol 03: Destructive Pull-Force Testing (Mechanical Integrity)
*   **Tested Via:** Starrett Motorized Digital Force Tester at mHUB Chicago.
*   **IPC-A-620 Class 3 Target:** Minimum pull force for 24 AWG: > 15.0 lbf (Pounds of Force).
*   **Test Results (Pre-Batch Samples Run to Destruction):**

| Sample ID | Failure Mode | Peak Tensile Force (lbf) | Status |
| :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Sample A | Wire Broke at Center (Crimp Held) | 18.4 lbf | **PASS** |
| Sample B | Wire Broke at Crimp Entry | 17.9 lbf | **PASS** |
| Sample C | Wire Pulled Out of Crimp | 18.1 lbf | **PASS** |

*   **Result:** **[ PASS / FAIL ]**

---

### Protocol 04: Electrical Continuity & Resistance Mapping
*   **Tested Via:** Benchtop Digital Multimeter (Rigol/Keysight DMM) at mHUB Chicago.
*   **IPC Class 3 Spec:** Conductor resistance must be < 0.5 Ohm. Zero shorts or miswires.
*   **Continuity Pin-Out Log:**

| Pin (End A) | Color | Target Destination (End B) | Measured Resistance (Ohm) | Status |
| :---: | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Pin 1 | Red | Stripped & Tinned (Lead 1) | 0.11 Ohm | **PASS** |
| Pin 2 | Black | Stripped & Tinned (Lead 2) | 0.12 Ohm | **PASS** |
| Pin 3 | Green | Stripped & Tinned (Lead 3) | 0.11 Ohm | **PASS** |
| Pin 4 | White | Stripped & Tinned (Lead 4) | 0.13 Ohm | **PASS** |

*   **Result:** **[ PASS / FAIL ]**

---

## 3. Authorized Quality Sign-Off

I hereby certify that the custom cable assemblies in the lot listed above have been hand-assembled, microscopically audited, mechanically verified, and electrically validated in accordance with the strict workmanship standards of **IPC-A-620 Class 3**. All measurement tools used (including the Mitutoyo metrology gear and Starrett pull tester) are in active calibration.

**Quality Inspector Signature:** 

`[Your Signature Here]`

**Printed Name:** Yury Kravets  
**Title:** Director of Operations, Certified IPC-A-620 Space/Class 3 Specialist  
**Cabelman Interconnect Technologies**  
**Email:** yury@cabelman.com | **Phone:** 773 448-8090  

1. Cloud Archive Structure

Maintain perfect audit trails by organizing your server directory as follows:

  • /Cabelman_Quality_Records/
  • .../Johns_Hopkins_University/
  • .../Harvard_University/
  • .../Northwestern_University/

2. File Naming Rules

Save reports as PDFs with a standard naming structure so you can search them instantly during customer audits:

CIT-PO-[Number]_[PartNum]_[LotNum].pdf

Example: CIT-PO-4489_JHU-SENSOR-01_LOT-2026-06-17-01.pdf

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