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• Type: Rigid Circuit Board
• Dielectric: FR-4
• Material: Fiberglass Epoxy
• Shipping Cost: Estimated freight per unit.: about shipping cost and estimated delivery time.
• Currency: US$
• Return&refunds: You can apply for a refund up to 30 days after receipt of the products.
• Model NO.: lead-free PCB assembly cost
• Application: Consumer Electronics
• Flame Retardant Properties: V0
• Mechanical Rigid: Rigid
• Processing Technology: Electrolytic Foil
• Base Material: Copper
• Insulation Materials: Organic Resin
• Brand: Finestpcb
• Service: One-Step PCB Service
• Solder Mask Color: Blue.Green.Red.Black.White
• Layer: 1-40layers
• Min BGA Ball Pitch: 0.4mm
• Surface Finishing: HASL\OSP\Immersion Gold
• HASL\OSP\Immersion Gold: Fr4/Rogers/Aluminum/High Tg
• Copper Thickness: 0.5-5oz
• Board Thickness: 1.6 ±0.1mm
• Minimum Hole: Minimum
• Minimum Width: 3/3mil
• Minimum Line: 3/3mil
• Product Name: OEM PCB PCBA Board Assembly
• Transport Package: Vacuum Package for Bare PCB and ESD Package
• Specification: customized
• Trademark: finest
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 8534001000
• Production Capacity: 30000 Pieces
• Package Size: 10.00cm * 10.00cm * 5.00cm
• Package Gross Weight: 1.000kg
• Lead Time: 10 days (1 - 10 Pieces) ; To be negotiated ( > 10 Pieces)

Product Description

Going Green Without Breaking the Bank: A Guide to Lead-Free PCB Assembly Cost

As environmental consciousness takes center stage, the electronics industry is increasingly shifting towards lead-free PCB assembly. But transitioning to new materials and processes can raise concerns about cost. Fear not, eco-minded engineers! This guide sheds light on the factors influencing lead-free PCB assembly cost and unveils strategies to keep your green initiative budget-friendly.

Why Go Lead-Free?

Before diving into costs, let's recap the advantages of lead-free PCBs:

• Environmental sustainability: Eliminates lead, a harmful neurotoxin, from the manufacturing process and finished product.
• Compliance with regulations: Adheres to RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and other regional directives.
• Improved product quality: Lead-free solder joints boast higher strength and reliability compared to traditional tin-lead solder.

Understanding the Cost Equation

Several factors influence the cost of lead-free PCB assembly:

• Component selection: Lead-free components generally cost slightly more than their leaded counterparts. However, the price gap is constantly narrowing as lead-free technology matures.
• Solder material: Lead-free solders typically have higher melting points, requiring adjustments in reflow oven profiles and potentially impacting cycle times and energy consumption.
• Assembly complexity: Boards with intricate layouts, fine-pitch components, or demanding soldering requirements might incur higher assembly costs due to increased process time and specialized equipment needs.
• Volume: High-volume production often benefits from economies of scale, bringing down the per-unit cost.

Strategies for Cost Optimization

While lead-free assembly incurs some upfront costs, several strategies can help mitigate the impact:

• Design for manufacturability (DFM): Optimize your PCB layout for lead-free assembly by minimizing fine-pitch components, simplifying soldering joints, and maximizing component spacing.
• Early supplier engagement: Collaborate with your component suppliers and PCB assembly provider to source cost-effective lead-free components and optimize the assembly process.
• Consider alternative finishes: Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold (ENIG) and Immersion Silver finishes offer good solderability for lead-free assemblies and can sometimes be more cost-effective than traditional HASL (Hot Air Solder Leveling).
• Volume discounts: Negotiate volume discounts with your assembly provider for larger orders.

Remember: The long-term benefits of lead-free PCBs, such as environmental compliance and improved product quality, often outweigh the initial cost considerations. By implementing these optimization strategies, you can ensure a smooth transition to lead-free assembly while keeping your budget in check.

Ready to Get Started?

Several reputable PCB assembly providers offer competitive lead-free assembly services. Don't hesitate to request quotes from multiple vendors and compare their pricing based on your specific PCB design and production needs.

Investing in a greener future doesn't have to be expensive. By understanding the cost factors and employing smart optimization strategies, you can embrace lead-free PCB assembly without breaking the bank.

Additional Tips:

• Utilize online PCB assembly cost calculators to get a rough estimate before contacting vendors.
• Look for providers with experience in lead-free assembly to ensure they have the necessary expertise and equipment.
• Consider the total cost of ownership, including environmental impact and potential regulatory compliance benefits, when making your decision.

 

 

Why choose Finest PCB Assembly?

1. More than 19 years experience of in electronic manufacturing services for PCB making.

2. One-stop service | PCB Manufacturing | Components sourcing and PCB assembly one-stop PCBA service to help you easily achieve your electronic products.

3. More than 1000 customers working with us for telecom, IOT, RF, smart control, security, medical, industrial, automotive, 3G / 4G / 5G products.

4. Reasonable and stable price: have established a strong global electronics components supply chain that helps us get
reasonable and stable price

5. Quality assurance: more than 15 years of experience in the engineering team and quality control team to ensure
all products come out under control.
6. Professional replace-solution: help customers source professional replace-solution to achieve faster, lower cost with high-quality components purchasing agent service.
 

PCBA Technical Capability
1. Assembly Type::	FR4, FPC, Rigid-flex PCB, Metal base PCB.
2. Assembly Specification:	Min size L50*W50mm; Max size: L510*460mm
3. Assembly thickness:	Min thickness: 0.2mm; Max thickness: 3.0mm
4. Components Specification
Components DIP:	01005Chip/0.35 Pitch BGA
Minimum device accuracy:	+/-0.04mm
Minimum footprint distance:	0.3mm
5. File format:	BOM list; PCB Gerber file:
6. Test
IQC:	Incoming inspection
IPQC:	Production inspection; first ICR test
Visual QC:	Regularly quality inspection
SPI test :	Automatic solder paste optical inspection
AOI:	SMD component welding detection, components shortage & component polarity detection
X-Ravd:	BGA test; QFN and other precision devices hidden PAD device inspection
Function test:	Test function and performance according to the customer's test procedures and steps
7. Reworking:	BGA rework equipment
8. Delivery Time
Normal delivery time:	24 hours( fastest 12 hours quick-turn)
Small production:	72 hours( fastest 24 hours quick-turn)
Medium production:	5 working days.
9. Capacity:	SMT assembly 5 million points/day; plug-in & welding 300,000 points/day; 50-100 items/day
10. Components Service
A full set of substitute materials:	Have experience in component procurement sourcing, and management systems, and provide cost-effective services for OEM projects
Only SMT:	Do SMT and backhand welding according to components PCB boards provided by customers.
Components purchasing:	Customers provide core components, and we provide component sourcing services.

PCB Specification:
PCB layers:	1-24layers
PCB materials:	CEM1, CEM3, Rogers, FR-4, High Tg FR-4, Aluminum Base, Halogen Free
PCB max. board size:	620*1100mm (Custom)
PCB certificate:	RoHS Directive-Compliant
PCB Thickness:	1.6 ±0.1mm
Layer Copper Thickness:	0.5-5oz
Inner Layer Copper Thickness:	0.5-4oz
PCB max. board thickness:	6.0mm
Minimum Hole Size:	0.20mm
Minimum Line Width/Space:	3/3mil
Min. S/M Pitch:	0.1mm(4mil)
Plate Thickness and Aperture Ratio :	30:1
Minimum Hole Copper:	20µm
Hole Dia. Tolerance(PTH):	±0.075mm(3mil)
Hole dia. Tolerance(NPTH):	±0.05mm (2mil)
Hole Position Deviation:	±0.05mm (2mil)
Outline Tolerance:	±0.05mm (2mil)
PCB solder mask:	Black, white, yellow
PCB surface finished:	HASL Lead-free, Immersion ENIG, Chem Tin, Flash Gold, OSP, Gold finger, Peelable, Immersion Silver
Legend:	White
E-test:	100% AOI, X-ray, Flying probe test.
Outline:	Rout and Score/V-cut
Inspection Standard:	IPC-A-610CCLASSII
Certificates:	UL (E503048),ISO9001/ISO14001/IATF16949
Outgoing Reports:	Final Inspection, E-test, Solderability Test, Micro Section, and More

FAQ

1. who are we?
We are based in Guangdong, China, and start from 2019, sell to Domestic Market(50.00%), North America(15.00%), South
America(12.00%),Northern Europe(12.00%),Western Europe(5.00%),Southeast Asia(2.00%),Mid East(2.00%),Eastern Europe(2.00%). There
are a total of about 301-500 people in our office.

2. how can we guarantee quality?
Always a pre-production sample before mass production;
Always final Inspection before shipment;

3. what can you buy from us?
PCBA, PCB Assembly, PCBA Board, LED PCBA, Electronic PCBA

4. why should you buy from us not from other suppliers?
*A 18-year one-stop solution provider *Strong R&D group with 30 engineers *Monthly output:45000 sqm of PCBs and PCBAs*4500-square-meter factory *Eight SMT production-line *Automatic SMT, Reflow machine, AOI&x-RAY *Fast response, reply within 24hrs

5. what services can we provide?
Accepted Delivery Terms: FOB, CIF, EXW, Express Delivery;
Accepted Payment Currency: USD, EUR, GBP;
Accepted Payment Type: T/T, L/C, MoneyGram, Western Union;
Language Spoken: English, French