How to Choose A Low-cost SMT Prototyping Manufacturer?

If you are developing a new product, and you need to perform SMT prototyping to test the design first, or you need the smallest batch of products for feasibility verification, you may not want to pay very expensive for PCBA processing. So how to choose a manufacturer that provides low-cost SMT prototyping?

1. SMT quality

Manufacturers need to have suitable equipment and experienced personnel in the industry to provide high-quality services for PCBs. It is also necessary to check the type of test protocol followed by the manufacturer and the industry standard followed by the circuit board to ensure that the manufacturer follows the necessary industry guidelines, including providing inspection for hazardous substances used in the board and restricted RoHS boards. Although low cost is an important deciding factor in choosing a manufacturer, it should be remembered that low cost should not be at the expense of quality.

2. Verification of auxiliary materials

You also need to check where the manufacturer purchases solder paste and solder resist materials. Different solder pastes and auxiliary materials have a very important impact on product quality.

3. Delivery time

Especially when you need to conduct product verification in time, delivery time is very important. So, it is very important to cooperate with manufacturers that provide fast turnaround service.

4. Order quantity

When choosing a manufacturer, please carefully check whether it can handle small batch SMT assembly with the same quality commitment and whether there is a minimum order quantity. After all, in the prototype stage, you don't want to be bothered by the minimum order quantity. It is also prudent to check whether the manufacturer provides you with scalability, so that when you must go to mass production, the manufacturer is also capable of handling it.

5. Customer cooperation case

Another aspect worthy of time to study is whether the selected supplier has produced similar products before, as well as the recommendation and satisfaction level of similar customers. If the manufacturer has produced products in your industry, this will be an clear advantage.

HOYOGO is an international, professional, reliable SMT manufacturer. We not only have our own SMT factory and related certificates, but also have advanced machines and many years of experience in SMT processing, which can produce high-quality and high-efficiency products. We do not have MOQ, provide flexible payment terms and method support, we can give a good price.