PCB ASSEMBLY / ENGINEERING & PROCUREMENT
Cost, Lead Time & Quotes
Compare quotations using the same scope and assumptions.
Start with these checks
- Separate setup and tooling from recurring unit costs.
- State the event that starts the quoted lead time.
- Compare equivalent component, inspection, test and shipping scopes.
Turn the review into a build decision
Keep decisions in the approved build package rather than scattered across messages. Identify the board revision, the person responsible for the decision and any conditions the assembler must follow. Where a process limit or standard applies, confirm the current requirement with the responsible manufacturer or specification owner.
Continue the project review
Review pcb assembly cost. Use the file checklist to keep the release complete and the templates and tools to organize the handoff.