After completing your PCB design, the next step is to choose the right PCB supplier to bring your design to life.
So as a first step, it is crucial to request a PCB quote. To get an accurate quote, be sure to provide your PCB supplier with relevant information about your project.
In general, a PCB assembly service quote contains the following components.
PCB assembly service quote
In simple terms, a standard PCB assembly service quote contains two parts, one is the cost of manufacturing the board, and the second is the price of PCB assembly.
Before requesting an accurate quote, you should provide as much of this important information as possible to ensure that the price and run time estimates:
- PCB material
- Number of layers
- Size
- Number of square meters of holes
- Alignment width
- Copper layer
- BOM, etc.
Documents required for PCB assembly quotation
Accurate quotation depends on the availability of the following documents.
Bare board printing or manufacturing drawings
It provides mainly the following information.
- Board thickness
- Number of holes
- Dimensions, etc
In addition to this, you will need to provide Gerber files, preferably in 274-x format.
Bill of materials
BOM (Bill of materials) is another important document, the more detailed it is, the better for the PCB supplier to estimate the price. The BOM sheet mainly contains information such as part description, number, reference mark, etc.
Assembly print
With assembly printing, information about the location of the parts can be conveyed.
Supplier list
Ideally a list of approved suppliers and the manufacturer’s part number can be provided.
Information often missed when requesting a quote for PCB assembly
The following is some of the information that is often omitted
Stacking
Include the number of layers, thickness, and details related to the lamination
Solder resist
Soldermask type
Impedance
For high-speed PCB manufacturing, impedance details are essential
Depanelization method
The size and location of the cutout is essential to get an accurate quote for PCB assembly
Silkscreen
Silkscreen files and color selection are also essential details
Surface finish
The type of surface finish has a significant impact on the cost
The main factors affecting the cost of PCB assembly
Mounting technology
The use of SMT (surface mount technology) or through-hole assembly will affect the cost. Compared to through-hole assembly surface mount technology is faster and more automated.
Number of layers
The cost of assembling multi-layer PCBs usually requires higher technology, so the cost is also higher.
Surface finish
As mentioned earlier, the choice of surface finish has a significant impact on cost. Some surface finishes have longer shelf life and higher cost.
Delivery time
Usually delivery time and PCB assembly cost is inversely proportional
Shipping costs
High volume PCB production means more packaging, more volume, and more shipping costs.
Explore KingPCB’s PCB assembly services
PCB assembly quotes depend on many factors, and it is important to provide us with detailed information in order to give you an accurate quote. While price is not a deciding factor in choosing a particular supplier, professionalism can be seen in a detailed and professional quotation form.
KingPCB offers reliable, high quality PCB manufacturing and assembly services, contact us now to get a quote for any type of fast PCB assembly service.
