PCB Assembly Price

How to Get an Accurate PCB Assembly Price Quote

• Complete BOM List: Include Manufacturer Part Numbers and clear descriptions.

• Gerber Files: Detailed data for drilling, silkscreen, and layer stacking.

• Quantity & Lead Time: Specify your required volume and desired delivery schedule.

• Special Requirements: Mention if you need conformal coating, IC programming, or functional testing.

Top Cost Drivers in PCB Assembly Pricing

• Setup Fees: Costs for machine programming, stencil fabrication, and production line preparation.

• Component Sourcing: Market availability and lead times for specific chips can cause price fluctuations.

• Placement Density: High component density or fine-pitch parts increase assembly difficulty.

• Quality Standards: Different IPC Classes require different inspection levels and costs.

Strategies to Achieve the Best PCBA Price for Prototypes

• Standardize PCB Specs: Use standard 1.6mm thickness and green solder mask to keep base prices low.

• Shared Stencils: Utilize panelization techniques to spread the tooling costs across multiple boards.

• Avoid Rush Fees: Plan ahead to avoid the high premiums associated with expedited lead times.

• Single-Sided Placement: If your design allows, place all components on one side to reduce soldering cycles.

Why 365PCB Offers the Most Competitive PCBA Prices

• Direct Supply Chain: Located in the heart of the electronics ecosystem, we source components directly to eliminate middleman markups.

• High-Speed Automation: Our fully automated SMT lines lower labor costs and improve first-pass yield.

• Volume Discounts: We pass on the savings from our bulk raw material purchasing directly to our customers.

• Transparent Pricing: What you see is what you pay—no hidden fees for basic inspection and handling.