One-stop PCB Assembly integrates circuit boards, components, soldering, and other processes. It is completed by a PCB board maker.
PCB SMT assembly separate processing is to process the PCB board and components separately and then solder them together.
So, what is the main difference between PCB Assembly one-stop processing and SMT separate production? The main difference lies in the production process.
Specifically, the differences between the two are as follows:
| index | SMT individual processing | one-stop PCB Assembly processing |
| Production processes | PCB board production Components procurement Patches | PCB board production Components procurement Patches test |
| Division of labor and collaboration | printed circuit manufacturer are responsible for PCB production. Component purchasing companies are responsible for component procurement. The SMT factory is responsible for patching. PCB from production to testing | |
| Advantage | High flexibility and controllable costs | High efficiency, controllable quality, lower cost |
| Disadvantages | Low efficiency, difficult to ensure quality, and higher cost | Low flexibility and difficult to control costs |
Advantages of PCB Assembly processing over PCB and SMT processing
PCB Assembly processing has the following advantages over PCB and SMT processing alone:
1. Improve efficiency and reduce costs
PCB Assembly processing integrates printed circuit boards, electronic parts, soldering, and other processes, reducing the circulation links in PCB production and improving production efficiency.
2. Improve product quality
The PCB Assembly factory has a complete quality management system that can strictly control product quality.
3. Reduce the burden on enterprises
Handing over the circuit board manufacturing process to the PCB Assembly factory can reduce management costs and improve efficiency.
4. Improve product competitiveness
Printed circuit board assembly processing can help companies shorten product launch time and improve product market competitiveness.
In addition to the above advantages, PCB Assembly processing also has the following advantages:
5.Improve product consistency
The PCB Assembly processing factory has professional production equipment and processes to ensure product consistency.
6.Improve product reliability
The PCB factory has rich production experience and can guarantee product reliability.
7.Improve product safety
The printed circuit board factory has a complete safety management system to ensure product safety.
8.Improve product environmental protection.
The PCB board maker has advanced production technology to reduce pollution during the production process.
When to Choose One-Stop PCB Assembly Service?
Generally speaking, if you can design electronic products, have a wide range of product types and small batches, and are sensitive to cost, then it is more appropriate to choose SMT processing alone.
If you have a small variety of products, large batches, and high requirements for efficiency and quality, or you don’t have a professional electronic design engineer steam, then you are more suitable to choose a one-stop PCB Assembly service.
Future Trends
PCB Assembly processing has advantages over PCB and SMT processing alone, and it can bring significant economic and social benefits to enterprises.
With the continuous development of the electronic products industry, PCB Assembly processing will become the mainstream method of electronic product production.
