Prototype PCB Assembly

We offer contract electronic assembly. We focus on small and medium batch sizes and offer a range of turnarounds from 3 working days. When it comes to PCB assemblies, no job is too small.

By processing many small batches, we achieve economies of scale from the sheer number of jobs we process each day.

Our focus on small and medium batch sizes allows us to create an efficient manufacturing environment by using the best appropriate technology within our production process. For example, we use multiple pick & place lines, AOI and flying probe loaded board test.

The need to constantly process many different PCB assembly production batches means we maintain a large capacity to set up new and repeat jobs and continually refine our ability to do so.

We are able to respond rapidly and economically because we make in-house the long lead-time custom designed items such as PCBs, solder paste screens, and ATE programmes.

Capabilities

Quantities from one to many thousands of PCB assemblies
In-house laser stencil cutting facility
Through hole and SMD assembly, both manual and automatic from 0201, 0402 (1005), 603, 0805, 1206, 2512 etc. chips to SOP, PLCC, QFP, BGA, CSP, connector and odd shaped components.
Five SMD pick & place machines
BGA inspection (including micro-BGA) using Ersascope 2
AOI inspection
Component procurement and kitting
Wiring and box build
Test using dedicated test gear, flying probe or standard measurement tools

Delivery

Prototype PCBs from 24 hours. Small batches from 3 days. Medium batches from 15 days.

Quality Approvals

BS EN ISO 9001:2000 (certificate no. FM 40205)
IPC J-STD-001D  We have our own in-house qualified IPC J-STD-001D certified trainer.  All our production staff are either qualified or in course of training to the IPC-J-STD-001 application specialist standard.
The standard, IPC J-STD-001 is entitled "Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies", and is the standard which controls electronics assembly manufacturing throughout the world. It sets out the materials, methods, process controls, and verification techniques for producing reliable high-quality solder joints.

Contacts

Lee Smith - Customer Service  (01635 529799)
Chris Hobson - Quality Manager  (01635 529799)
Lesley Heaver - Quotations   (01635 529799)

Links

Assembly enquiry form  Complete this RFQ form and upload data files to obtain a quotation
Factory tour  A photographic walk through the processes required to manfacture and assemble printed circuit boards.

PCB assembly plant list

CAD layout formats supported for loaded board flying probe testing

Takaya APT-9411-CE flying probe tester specification

Assembly technical advice  How to send us data and components, and design for manufacturing advice