Magnetic connector sample approval is not the same as confirming that a custom sample looks correct or attaches to the device. Approval should prove that the proposed connector revision, device installation, electrical path, magnetic behavior and—when supplied—the cable assembly are defined well enough for the next project stage.
Direct engineering answer: approve a magnetic connector sample only after the drawing revision, Pin Map, critical dimensions, working stroke, mating position, capture and release behavior, electrical path, cable construction, environmental conditions and acceptance evidence have been reviewed against the real application. A “golden sample” can support that record, but it should not replace controlled specifications and measurable acceptance criteria.
This checklist is intended for OEM engineers, product managers, quality teams and sourcing teams moving from prototype evaluation toward pilot production. Not every project needs the same tests or limits. The customer product requirement and the approved connector revision should define the final scope.
What Does Magnetic Connector Sample Approval Actually Mean?
Sample approval is a controlled decision that the evaluated hardware represents an agreed design state and is suitable for the next defined step. That next step may be another engineering revision, a device-level validation build, a pilot run or production release.
It should answer four questions:
- Identity: Which exact connector or cable revision was evaluated?
- Fit and function: Does it integrate into the intended device and perform the required electrical and mechanical functions?
- Evidence: Which measurements, conditions and observations support the decision?
- Control: Which drawing, CTQs and inspection requirements must remain unchanged after approval?
A useful approval record separates facts from assumptions. For example, “the sample charged the prototype” is an observation. It does not by itself define the Pin Map, current-temperature envelope, minimum working compression, cable durability or production acceptance limits.
The 12-Point Magnetic Connector Sample Approval Checklist
1. Confirm the Sample Identity and Drawing Revision
Before measuring performance, confirm what is being tested.
Record:
- connector or cable part number;
- drawing number and revision;
- sample quantity and sample identification;
- prototype process or tooling state;
- magnet polarity or orientation reference;
- material or finish version where relevant;
- date received and supplier reference.
If samples from different revisions are mixed, later measurements may not be traceable to the actual production proposal. Photos can help identify the physical sample, but the controlled drawing should remain the main engineering reference.
2. Lock the Product Scope: Connector Component or Finished Cable Assembly
Confirm whether approval covers:
- the magnetic connector component only;
- both mating connector halves;
- a device-side connector plus a separate cable-side head;
- a complete cable assembly including conductors, jacket, strain relief and opposite-end termination;
- a PCB, FPC, wire or molded subassembly.
This boundary matters. Approving the magnetic head does not automatically approve a complete cable. Likewise, approving a finished cable on a bench does not establish how the device-side mating interface will perform after enclosure and PCB integration.
If the supply route is still uncertain, use the magnetic connector and cable engineering guides to define the correct scope before freezing the sample.
3. Verify the Pin Map and Viewing Direction
Every electrical contact needs one controlled definition.
The approval package should show:
- contact ID;
- electrical function;
- male-side and female-side viewing direction;
- device-side PCB or wire destination;
- cable conductor mapping where applicable;
- source-side termination position;
- energized, detection or unused state;
- any required make-first or break-first function.
Do not rely only on left-to-right numbering or wire color. Male and female mating-face drawings can appear mirrored, and a cable drawing may use another orientation. A useful approval check traces each contact from the source through the connector and cable to the device circuit.
4. Measure Critical Mechanical Dimensions
The connector should be checked as part of the device interface, not as an isolated outline.
Typical dimensions may include:
- overall length, width and height;
- installed height;
- pin pitch and contact position;
- mating-target location and flatness;
- housing datum surfaces;
- mechanical-stop position;
- PCB, FPC, wire or cable exit position;
- connector-to-enclosure relationship;
- clearance to nearby components.
Nominal fit is not enough when the tolerance stack changes the final contact position. Review the magnetic connector tolerance stack design guide when minimum and maximum assembly conditions can change seating or compression.
5. Confirm Minimum, Nominal and Maximum Working Stroke
Spring-loaded contacts require a defined working position after final seating.
A basic relationship is:
Actual Compression = Installed Free Height − Final Seated Height
Check the result at representative minimum, nominal and maximum tolerance conditions. The review should identify whether every contact remains within the approved working range without bottoming, losing contact force or creating unnecessary structural load.
Also consider:
- variation between contacts in a multi-pin array;
- PCB and enclosure deflection;
- gasket or seal reaction;
- adhesive, overmold or insert position;
- target wear or contamination;
- device loading during actual use.
For PCB-mounted designs, continue with the magnetic pogo pin connector PCB assembly guide.
6. Evaluate Approach, Seating, Retention and Release Separately
One magnetic-force value does not describe the complete user interaction.
Sample approval should distinguish:
| Interaction stage | What to evaluate |
|---|---|
| Approach | Capture behavior from representative distance, offset and angle |
| Final seating | Mechanical alignment, stop position and complete contact compression |
| Seated retention | Resistance to expected device, accessory, cable and dynamic loads |
| Axial removal | Straight pull-off behavior |
| Peel release | Separation beginning from one edge |
| Off-axis load | Cable side pull, twist or module disturbance |
Stronger magnets are not automatically better. Excessive attraction can increase closing impact, removal effort, housing load, lateral sliding and ferromagnetic-debris attraction. The required behavior should come from the device use case.
7. Test the Complete Electrical Path
Electrical approval should use the complete intended path and clearly defined measurement boundaries.
Depending on the project, evaluate:
- continuity and polarity;
- individual-contact or complete-path resistance;
- voltage drop at the defined load;
- continuous and peak current conditions;
- stabilized temperature at relevant locations;
- contact behavior during mating and separation;
- current sharing when contacts operate in parallel;
- power-enable or detection logic during partial mating.
The complete path may include:
Source → termination → cable conductor → pogo contact → mating target → device PCB → return path
The result should identify the applied current, duration, ambient condition, measurement locations and pass criteria. A short room-temperature functional check should not be used as a universal current rating.
8. Validate Signal Performance at Channel Level When Required
Pin count alone does not establish protocol or data-rate capability.
For a signal-bearing interface, define:
- signal type and data rate;
- signal and return allocation;
- contact spacing and geometry;
- PCB launch and reference-plane conditions;
- FPC or cable construction;
- shielding and termination where applicable;
- source-to-receiver channel length;
- acceptable interruption or error behavior during movement.
Sample approval may require device-level or channel-level measurement rather than a connector-only test. If signal validation is outside the supplier’s scope, record it as a customer-owned approval item instead of leaving it undefined.
9. Review Cable Construction, Termination and Strain Relief
For a finished magnetic cable assembly, approve more than the connector head.
Confirm:
- finished cable length and tolerance;
- conductor count and wire mapping;
- wire gauge or conductor requirement;
- jacket and flexibility requirement;
- shielding where required;
- opposite-end plug, terminal, PCB or bare-wire definition;
- solder, crimp, weld or other termination method;
- strain-relief geometry;
- cable exit direction and first intended bend;
- pull, bend and torsion conditions.
The actual cable route can turn a nominal axial load into peel or side load at the magnetic head. Review the magnetic cable strain-relief and cable-exit guide before approving an installed cable configuration.
When a customer specifies cable-assembly workmanship requirements, the applicable revision and acceptance class should be stated in the purchase and quality documents. For context, IPC/WHMA-A-620 describes requirements and acceptance criteria for cable and wire-harness assemblies. It does not replace the project-specific magnetic-interface specification.
10. Define Environmental and Cleaning Conditions
The sample should be evaluated in the states that matter to the final device.
Define whether the connector is exposed:
- mated, unmated or both;
- during charging or powered operation;
- to water, sweat, condensation or humidity;
- to dust, oils or ferromagnetic debris;
- to cleaning or disinfection chemicals;
- to high or low temperature;
- to vibration, shock or repeated movement;
- during storage and transportation.
Do not infer an IP rating from flat contacts, magnets, plating or a visible seal. Environmental claims should refer to the defined tested assembly, condition and acceptance criteria.
11. Agree on Lifecycle and Post-Test Acceptance Criteria
A cycle count becomes useful only when the test reproduces a defined duty.
Record:
- mating and separation motion;
- approach angle and speed;
- working stroke;
- electrical load during cycling;
- cable movement or device support condition;
- target and contact condition;
- environmental exposure;
- inspection intervals;
- final failure or degradation criteria.
Post-test checks may include resistance change, voltage drop, temperature, contact-force condition, plunger return, target wear, magnetic behavior, cable damage and visual inspection. An unloaded clean-lab cycle result should not automatically be applied to powered, contaminated or dynamically loaded use.
12. Convert the Approved Sample into a Production Control Package
The final approval step is not “keep one good sample.” It is translating the approved state into documents and controls that production and incoming inspection can use.
The release package may include:
- approved drawing and revision;
- BOM or controlled material requirements;
- CTQ list;
- Pin Map and polarity reference;
- critical-dimension inspection method;
- electrical test boundary and limits;
- magnetic-force or release-condition definition;
- cable workmanship and pull requirements;
- visual acceptance examples;
- labeling and traceability requirements;
- packaging and contact-protection requirements;
- change-notification and requalification rules;
- signed customer and supplier approval record.
A physical reference sample can help communicate appearance and mating feel. It cannot define dimensional tolerance, electrical limits, inspection frequency or engineering-change control by itself.
Sample Approval Evidence Matrix
| Approval area | Evidence to retain | Typical owner |
|---|---|---|
| Revision identity | Drawing, sample ID, photos and revision record | Supplier + customer engineering |
| Pin Map | Controlled electrical map and viewing direction | Customer electrical engineering |
| Mechanical fit | Dimensional report and device installation review | Mechanical engineering |
| Working stroke | Minimum/nominal/maximum stack calculation or measurement | Mechanical + connector engineering |
| Mating behavior | Capture, seating, retention and release observations or force data | Product/mechanical engineering |
| Electrical path | Continuity, resistance, voltage-drop and temperature records | Electrical/test engineering |
| Cable assembly | Wire map, length, termination and workmanship evidence | Cable/quality engineering |
| Environment | Defined exposure, state and post-test results | Reliability/quality |
| Lifecycle | Duty profile, intervals and end-of-test criteria | Reliability engineering |
| Production release | CTQs, inspection plan, traceability and approved revision | Supplier quality + sourcing |
Common Sample-Approval Mistakes
- approving by appearance and basic charging only;
- testing the connector outside the real enclosure;
- failing to record the exact sample revision;
- using one Pin Map orientation across mirrored drawings without defining the view;
- checking only nominal working compression;
- treating magnetic attraction as proof of final electrical seating;
- measuring current without the complete cable and return path;
- approving a cable head without its actual routing and strain relief;
- using a cycle number without duty and acceptance criteria;
- relying on a golden sample instead of controlled drawings and CTQs;
- changing materials, magnets, cable or tooling after approval without reviewing the effect.
What Should an OEM Send for a Sample and Drawing Review?
Provide the information currently available; unknown items can be identified for engineering clarification.
Useful inputs include:
- application and device description;
- connector component or complete cable scope;
- Pin Map and electrical functions;
- voltage, continuous current and peak current;
- signal requirements;
- available X, Y and Z space;
- PCB, enclosure and mating-side drawings;
- mating direction and mechanical datums;
- desired capture, retention and release behavior;
- cable length, outlet, conductor and opposite-end termination;
- environment and cleaning conditions;
- expected mating duty;
- prototype quantity, pilot quantity and forecast;
- customer-owned validation requirements.
Browse current custom magnetic connector structures or submit the drawings and project requirements for a quote and sample review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a functional charging test enough to approve a magnetic connector sample?
No. It can confirm one operating observation, but sample approval should also define the revision, Pin Map, working stroke, final seating, electrical path, magnetic behavior, device integration and project-specific acceptance criteria.
Can a golden sample replace an engineering drawing?
No. A reference sample can help communicate appearance, fit and mating feel, but it cannot fully define tolerances, Pin Map, working range, electrical limits, inspection methods or revision control.
Who should approve a custom magnetic connector sample?
The required approvers depend on the project. Typical functions include customer electrical and mechanical engineering, quality or reliability, supplier engineering, sourcing and the person responsible for product release.
Should magnetic force be approved as one pull-force number?
Usually not. Approach capture, seated retention, axial separation, peel release and off-axis loading can behave differently and should be defined according to the real product interaction.
Does sample approval automatically release mass production?
Not necessarily. The approved sample may authorize another validation build or pilot run. Mass-production release should also confirm controlled drawings, CTQs, inspection methods, production process, traceability and agreed change control.
What changes should trigger sample reapproval?
Review is normally required when a change can affect fit, stroke, contact force, Pin Map, electrical path, magnet behavior, materials, finish, cable construction, termination, tooling, assembly process or acceptance evidence. The exact reapproval rules should be written into the project documentation.
Request a Magnetic Connector Sample Review
Have a device drawing, Pin Map, cable requirement or prototype ready for review? Submit the available files and identify which conditions are already confirmed. CTP can review whether the project should use an existing magnetic connector, a modified structure or a custom connector and cable assembly.
Request a Custom Quote & Sample ReviewApproving a custom magnetic connector sample is not the same as confirming that it looks correct or attaches to the device. The sample should prove that the proposed connector revision, device installation, electrical path, magnetic behavior and—when supplied—the cable assembly are defined well enough for the next project stage.
Direct engineering answer: approve a magnetic connector sample only after the drawing revision, Pin Map, critical dimensions, working stroke, mating position, capture and release behavior, electrical path, cable construction, environmental conditions and acceptance evidence have been reviewed against the real application. A “golden sample” can support that record, but it should not replace controlled specifications and measurable acceptance criteria.
This checklist is intended for OEM engineers, product managers, quality teams and sourcing teams moving from prototype evaluation toward pilot production. Not every project needs the same tests or limits. The customer product requirement and the approved connector revision should define the final scope.
What Does Magnetic Connector Sample Approval Actually Mean?
Sample approval is a controlled decision that the evaluated hardware represents an agreed design state and is suitable for the next defined step. That next step may be another engineering revision, a device-level validation build, a pilot run or production release.
It should answer four questions:
- Identity: Which exact connector or cable revision was evaluated?
- Fit and function: Does it integrate into the intended device and perform the required electrical and mechanical functions?
- Evidence: Which measurements, conditions and observations support the decision?
- Control: Which drawing, CTQs and inspection requirements must remain unchanged after approval?
A useful approval record separates facts from assumptions. For example, “the sample charged the prototype” is an observation. It does not by itself define the Pin Map, current-temperature envelope, minimum working compression, cable durability or production acceptance limits.
The 12-Point Magnetic Connector Sample Approval Checklist
1. Confirm the Sample Identity and Drawing Revision
Before measuring performance, confirm what is being tested.
Record:
- connector or cable part number;
- drawing number and revision;
- sample quantity and sample identification;
- prototype process or tooling state;
- magnet polarity or orientation reference;
- material or finish version where relevant;
- date received and supplier reference.
If samples from different revisions are mixed, later measurements may not be traceable to the actual production proposal. Photos can help identify the physical sample, but the controlled drawing should remain the main engineering reference.
2. Lock the Product Scope: Connector Component or Finished Cable Assembly
Confirm whether approval covers:
- the magnetic connector component only;
- both mating connector halves;
- a device-side connector plus a separate cable-side head;
- a complete cable assembly including conductors, jacket, strain relief and opposite-end termination;
- a PCB, FPC, wire or molded subassembly.
This boundary matters. Approving the magnetic head does not automatically approve a complete cable. Likewise, approving a finished cable on a bench does not establish how the device-side mating interface will perform after enclosure and PCB integration.
If the supply route is still uncertain, use the magnetic connector and cable engineering guides to define the correct scope before freezing the sample.
3. Verify the Pin Map and Viewing Direction
Every electrical contact needs one controlled definition.
The approval package should show:
- contact ID;
- electrical function;
- male-side and female-side viewing direction;
- device-side PCB or wire destination;
- cable conductor mapping where applicable;
- source-side termination position;
- energized, detection or unused state;
- any required make-first or break-first function.
Do not rely only on left-to-right numbering or wire color. Male and female mating-face drawings can appear mirrored, and a cable drawing may use another orientation. A useful approval check traces each contact from the source through the connector and cable to the device circuit.
4. Measure Critical Mechanical Dimensions
The connector should be checked as part of the device interface, not as an isolated outline.
Typical dimensions may include:
- overall length, width and height;
- installed height;
- pin pitch and contact position;
- mating-target location and flatness;
- housing datum surfaces;
- mechanical-stop position;
- PCB, FPC, wire or cable exit position;
- connector-to-enclosure relationship;
- clearance to nearby components.
Nominal fit is not enough when the tolerance stack changes the final contact position. Review the magnetic connector tolerance stack design guide when minimum and maximum assembly conditions can change seating or compression.
5. Confirm Minimum, Nominal and Maximum Working Stroke
Spring-loaded contacts require a defined working position after final seating.
A basic relationship is:
Actual Compression = Installed Free Height − Final Seated Height
Check the result at representative minimum, nominal and maximum tolerance conditions. The review should identify whether every contact remains within the approved working range without bottoming, losing contact force or creating unnecessary structural load.
Also consider:
- variation between contacts in a multi-pin array;
- PCB and enclosure deflection;
- gasket or seal reaction;
- adhesive, overmold or insert position;
- target wear or contamination;
- device loading during actual use.
For PCB-mounted designs, continue with the magnetic pogo pin connector PCB assembly guide.
6. Evaluate Approach, Seating, Retention and Release Separately
One magnetic-force value does not describe the complete user interaction.
Sample approval should distinguish:
| Interaction stage | What to evaluate |
|---|---|
| Approach | Capture behavior from representative distance, offset and angle |
| Final seating | Mechanical alignment, stop position and complete contact compression |
| Seated retention | Resistance to expected device, accessory, cable and dynamic loads |
| Axial removal | Straight pull-off behavior |
| Peel release | Separation beginning from one edge |
| Off-axis load | Cable side pull, twist or module disturbance |
Stronger magnets are not automatically better. Excessive attraction can increase closing impact, removal effort, housing load, lateral sliding and ferromagnetic-debris attraction. The required behavior should come from the device use case.
7. Test the Complete Electrical Path
Electrical approval should use the complete intended path and clearly defined measurement boundaries.
Depending on the project, evaluate:
- continuity and polarity;
- individual-contact or complete-path resistance;
- voltage drop at the defined load;
- continuous and peak current conditions;
- stabilized temperature at relevant locations;
- contact behavior during mating and separation;
- current sharing when contacts operate in parallel;
- power-enable or detection logic during partial mating.
The complete path may include:
Source → termination → cable conductor → pogo contact → mating target → device PCB → return path
The result should identify the applied current, duration, ambient condition, measurement locations and pass criteria. A short room-temperature functional check should not be used as a universal current rating.
8. Validate Signal Performance at Channel Level When Required
Pin count alone does not establish protocol or data-rate capability.
For a signal-bearing interface, define:
- signal type and data rate;
- signal and return allocation;
- contact spacing and geometry;
- PCB launch and reference-plane conditions;
- FPC or cable construction;
- shielding and termination where applicable;
- source-to-receiver channel length;
- acceptable interruption or error behavior during movement.
Sample approval may require device-level or channel-level measurement rather than a connector-only test. If signal validation is outside the supplier’s scope, record it as a customer-owned approval item instead of leaving it undefined.
9. Review Cable Construction, Termination and Strain Relief
For a finished magnetic cable assembly, approve more than the connector head.
Confirm:
- finished cable length and tolerance;
- conductor count and wire mapping;
- wire gauge or conductor requirement;
- jacket and flexibility requirement;
- shielding where required;
- opposite-end plug, terminal, PCB or bare-wire definition;
- solder, crimp, weld or other termination method;
- strain-relief geometry;
- cable exit direction and first intended bend;
- pull, bend and torsion conditions.
The actual cable route can turn a nominal axial load into peel or side load at the magnetic head. Review the magnetic cable strain-relief and cable-exit guide before approving an installed cable configuration.
When a customer specifies cable-assembly workmanship requirements, the applicable revision and acceptance class should be stated in the purchase and quality documents. For context, IPC/WHMA-A-620 describes requirements and acceptance criteria for cable and wire-harness assemblies. It does not replace the project-specific magnetic-interface specification.
10. Define Environmental and Cleaning Conditions
The sample should be evaluated in the states that matter to the final device.
Define whether the connector is exposed:
- mated, unmated or both;
- during charging or powered operation;
- to water, sweat, condensation or humidity;
- to dust, oils or ferromagnetic debris;
- to cleaning or disinfection chemicals;
- to high or low temperature;
- to vibration, shock or repeated movement;
- during storage and transportation.
Do not infer an IP rating from flat contacts, magnets, plating or a visible seal. Environmental claims should refer to the defined tested assembly, condition and acceptance criteria.
11. Agree on Lifecycle and Post-Test Acceptance Criteria
A cycle count becomes useful only when the test reproduces a defined duty.
Record:
- mating and separation motion;
- approach angle and speed;
- working stroke;
- electrical load during cycling;
- cable movement or device support condition;
- target and contact condition;
- environmental exposure;
- inspection intervals;
- final failure or degradation criteria.
Post-test checks may include resistance change, voltage drop, temperature, contact-force condition, plunger return, target wear, magnetic behavior, cable damage and visual inspection. An unloaded clean-lab cycle result should not automatically be applied to powered, contaminated or dynamically loaded use.
12. Convert the Approved Sample into a Production Control Package
The final approval step is not “keep one good sample.” It is translating the approved state into documents and controls that production and incoming inspection can use.
The release package may include:
- approved drawing and revision;
- BOM or controlled material requirements;
- CTQ list;
- Pin Map and polarity reference;
- critical-dimension inspection method;
- electrical test boundary and limits;
- magnetic-force or release-condition definition;
- cable workmanship and pull requirements;
- visual acceptance examples;
- labeling and traceability requirements;
- packaging and contact-protection requirements;
- change-notification and requalification rules;
- signed customer and supplier approval record.
A physical reference sample can help communicate appearance and mating feel. It cannot define dimensional tolerance, electrical limits, inspection frequency or engineering-change control by itself.
Sample Approval Evidence Matrix
| Approval area | Evidence to retain | Typical owner |
|---|---|---|
| Revision identity | Drawing, sample ID, photos and revision record | Supplier + customer engineering |
| Pin Map | Controlled electrical map and viewing direction | Customer electrical engineering |
| Mechanical fit | Dimensional report and device installation review | Mechanical engineering |
| Working stroke | Minimum/nominal/maximum stack calculation or measurement | Mechanical + connector engineering |
| Mating behavior | Capture, seating, retention and release observations or force data | Product/mechanical engineering |
| Electrical path | Continuity, resistance, voltage-drop and temperature records | Electrical/test engineering |
| Cable assembly | Wire map, length, termination and workmanship evidence | Cable/quality engineering |
| Environment | Defined exposure, state and post-test results | Reliability/quality |
| Lifecycle | Duty profile, intervals and end-of-test criteria | Reliability engineering |
| Production release | CTQs, inspection plan, traceability and approved revision | Supplier quality + sourcing |
Common Sample-Approval Mistakes
- approving by appearance and basic charging only;
- testing the connector outside the real enclosure;
- failing to record the exact sample revision;
- using one Pin Map orientation across mirrored drawings without defining the view;
- checking only nominal working compression;
- treating magnetic attraction as proof of final electrical seating;
- measuring current without the complete cable and return path;
- approving a cable head without its actual routing and strain relief;
- using a cycle number without duty and acceptance criteria;
- relying on a golden sample instead of controlled drawings and CTQs;
- changing materials, magnets, cable or tooling after approval without reviewing the effect.
What Should an OEM Send for a Sample and Drawing Review?
Provide the information currently available; unknown items can be identified for engineering clarification.
Useful inputs include:
- application and device description;
- connector component or complete cable scope;
- Pin Map and electrical functions;
- voltage, continuous current and peak current;
- signal requirements;
- available X, Y and Z space;
- PCB, enclosure and mating-side drawings;
- mating direction and mechanical datums;
- desired capture, retention and release behavior;
- cable length, outlet, conductor and opposite-end termination;
- environment and cleaning conditions;
- expected mating duty;
- prototype quantity, pilot quantity and forecast;
- customer-owned validation requirements.
Browse current custom magnetic connector structures or submit the drawings and project requirements for a quote and sample review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a functional charging test enough to approve a magnetic connector sample?
No. It can confirm one operating observation, but sample approval should also define the revision, Pin Map, working stroke, final seating, electrical path, magnetic behavior, device integration and project-specific acceptance criteria.
Can a golden sample replace an engineering drawing?
No. A reference sample can help communicate appearance, fit and mating feel, but it cannot fully define tolerances, Pin Map, working range, electrical limits, inspection methods or revision control.
Who should approve a custom magnetic connector sample?
The required approvers depend on the project. Typical functions include customer electrical and mechanical engineering, quality or reliability, supplier engineering, sourcing and the person responsible for product release.
Should magnetic force be approved as one pull-force number?
Usually not. Approach capture, seated retention, axial separation, peel release and off-axis loading can behave differently and should be defined according to the real product interaction.
Does sample approval automatically release mass production?
Not necessarily. The approved sample may authorize another validation build or pilot run. Mass-production release should also confirm controlled drawings, CTQs, inspection methods, production process, traceability and agreed change control.
What changes should trigger sample reapproval?
Review is normally required when a change can affect fit, stroke, contact force, Pin Map, electrical path, magnet behavior, materials, finish, cable construction, termination, tooling, assembly process or acceptance evidence. The exact reapproval rules should be written into the project documentation.
Request a Magnetic Connector Sample Review
Have a device drawing, Pin Map, cable requirement or prototype ready for review? Submit the available files and identify which conditions are already confirmed. CTP can review whether the project should use an existing magnetic connector, a modified structure or a custom connector and cable assembly.
