In message <20091105203555.giedmbgkzs444gsw@www.veisystems.com>, PICdude writes >I've been using a lot of Hirose DF13 connectors lately, and thinking >that it may be cost-effective to get a crimper now. But not for >$862-$986 (H10889-ND and H9994-ND at Digikey) !!! =8-O Yes I know >Digikey will do custom wires, which is what we use now, but I have to >order over 1400 wires this week, and considering the in-house option. Wow, If I had to make 1400 crimps I'd be considering outsourcing not insourcing. I'd be willing to bet a small amount that the cost of buying the die and tool plus having a member of staff prepare the cable, crimp the connector and insert into the header would be much higher per unit than having a contractor with experience and the relevant equipment do it for you. Concentrate on what you do best. > >And while I'm here, are there any other sources that will crimp these >wires at a better cost? Highly likely, 1400 is a fairly small number for a cable house but if it's an on-going requirement then you should be able to work out a deal, especially if they have the tooling already, especially if you consider all your costs. Might be worth talking to HiRose to see if they can recommend someone, I found them *very* helpful a few years ago when I needed to track down one of their products (PCMCIA sockets ISTR). > >Thanks, >-Neil. > > -- Clint Sharp -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist