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Complying with the customer's time and quality requirements during the assembly of prototypes is a challenging task. iPCB's many years of experience in this field allow us to identify the most important success factors and the best solutions for our customers.
New product development projects often start later than planned or can be delayed for various reasons. But in any case, delivery is rarely delayed because it is related to deadlines, such as launch at a trade show or presentation to customers, appointments in laboratories for EMC analysis, etc.
All this increases stress and the possibility of errors, while considering the increased complexity of the design, some inconsistencies may appear during the development process. Experience shows that the latter are only discovered during the assembly of prototypes or delivery.
The ideal process for prototype assembly
The secret of successful prototype production lies in preparation, which is why we support you from the very beginning of the project.
1. Analysis of the BOM
Since we always have thousands of SMD and THD components available to you in our warehouse, we can maximize your procurement process. In fact, for the components identified during the design phase, we can order them immediately, and these components can be marked directly through your labeling system for easy identification and extraction.
2. Optimization of PCBs
With our extensive experience in the field of PCB design, we can help you optimize it, identifying the best options for the following aspects:
Selection of the most suitable technology to reduce production costs and guarantee the required quality and safety level.
Development of requirements for efficient prototype production (e.g. fiducial markings, busbar or panel design with predetermined edges, positioning of SMD and THD components and distances between components).
Optimization of equipment costs, also for series production.
3. Optimization of assembly
In order to optimize assembly costs, we determine in advance which components need to be assembled automatically and which need to be assembled manually. We offer a wide range of options for prototype assembly and management of all electronic components on the market. Soldering is done with vapor phase soldering machines. In most cases, THT components are assembled and soldered manually, but other methods (wave soldering and selective soldering) are also possible.
4. Quality
All prototypes are optically inspected and checked after the assembly and soldering process. If possible problems or improvements are found for series production, we provide you with a report free of charge.
5. High customer satisfaction
Our regular surveys prove that the prototype assembly service is highly appreciated by our customers due to our flexibility and speed. All this is due to our ability to meet the required requirements and go beyond.
Critical Factors to Consider in Prototype PCB Assembly
Prototype PCBs always need to be done quickly, but also need to be cost-effective and of good quality. The following aspects are the most important factors we need to consider in prototype PCB assembly.
Charge Schedule: Low-cost prototype PCB assembly is reflected in the price quote. One of the most desirable attributes of reliable PCB assembly is its price quote. Requirements must be clearly stated to get accurate quotes from suppliers. It is best to provide a specific quote format for each potential supplier to allow for direct comparison to pick out the most competitive quote. It is worth mentioning that PCB prototype assembly China services are often popular internationally for their affordable prices.
Turnaround Time: Time is of the essence for PCB prototype and assembly. The faster the results are available, the faster the subsequent certification phases can be performed ahead of the estimated timeline and the product can be brought to market earlier. In addition, faster results provide enough time for prototype PCB designers and engineers to resolve issues, fix the design, and re-execute the assembly process.
Technical Expertise: PCB prototype and assembly requires a lot of technical input because it is in the early stages of product development. There will be a series of exchanges involving risk assessment, product evaluation and process understanding. All of these activities require a PCB assembly manufacturer with mature technical expertise to support your inquiries and requirements. One of the major features of China PCB assembly prototypes is that it has a large team of highly qualified technicians.
Quality: It can be overemphasized that quality remains the main consideration for the selection of assembly prototype PCB suppliers. Ignoring this primary criterion may affect other factors that may lead to project failure or even termination. But it is important to be very specific and transparent about the quality requirements and specifications that must be followed to ensure consistency with suppliers.
An accurate and reliable PCB design is a key prerequisite for ensuring functional realization and reducing debugging costs when assembling prototype PCBs. In the subsequent stage of assembling prototype PCBs, our technical team will also follow up throughout the process, providing an integrated solution from production to assembly to ensure that each PCB can be put into use in the best condition and help your project land efficiently.