Cheap small run PCB assembly house?

I'm after a cheap small run PCB assembly house, that can do small SMD board assembly, either in Australia or overseas.

Nothing too fancy, small individual boards (not panelised), double sided load, 0805's, QFP, couple of through hole parts and other SMD's,

50 to 100 qty or thereabouts.

This is my own money so $$$ count. All the usual ones I deal with are geared up for big business and charge accordingly.

Any recommendations?

Thanks Dave.

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David L. Jones
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Hi Dave,

Heaps to choose from:

I use

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in China, because the price is good and they can do routing for free and their online ordering system is good (when it is online). Their gold plated boards look great and they do RoHS.

Others in the ballpark are

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and also have a look at the line up that the Eagle guys have

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Cheers, Phil

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Phil in Melbourne

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Thanks Phil, but I'm after PCB assemblers, not PCB bare board manufacturers.

I use PCB Cart myself, and i agree they are very good.

Dave.

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David L. Jones

Hi Dave, Check out All Systems in Seven Hills. They've been doing assembly work for the company I work for. Everyone's happy with the results and their personal attention to the requirements of each job. They sound like the kind of place you're looking for. Go to

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Bob

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Bob Parker

Have a chat to Mike at SRM (Steel River Manufacturing) in Newcastle

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They are usually very accommodating.

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swanny

Hi Dave,

I'm afraid I only know Brisbane based assemblers but here are a few that are happy to do small runs...

Amiga Electronics Pty Ltd Manager: Chris Eaton Ph: 07 3803 7125 snipped-for-privacy@amiga.com.au

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** really geared more towards through hole but good pricing, he can also get arrange to get the boards assembled in china for you.

Young Control Systems Manager: Clive Kellow Ph: 07 3209 2955

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** surface mount experts ** If I were you I'd consider this one even if they aren't the lowest quote, cheap is fine but fair price and quality workmanship often works out to be a lot less costly in the end! Aaron who runs the SMD department is one of the best operators I have seen, they have a very nice clean room for the SMD work something I would normally only find in companies doing medical or military work. Or some of the bigger contract manufacturers who would fall over laughing if you asked them to make 50 to 100 boards for you.

There are a couple of others you could try:

RF Technologies

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Elexon Electronics
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Intellidesign
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Cridet Technologies
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South West Electronic Services
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I work as a rep and visit loads of companies in QLD that do this type of work and for cheap I'd talk to Amiga, but I'd be happier to pay a little more for quality workmanship and use Young Controls Systems if I were you.

I hope that helps!

Duncan

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Duncan

Thanks everyone for your replies, I'll check them out.

Dave.

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David L. Jones

Whoops, misread your post....

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do assembly for US$0.01 per solder joint, but if you are just making up 50 boards then it might cause less heart ache to go local.

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Phil in Melbourne

Do you have solder paste stencils (two for double sided) made yet? They can cost you a few hundred each just for setup costs. I've used PCB cart too and want to ask them if they will do a stencil for my next board. For board assembly in Sydney you might try: OnTime, only contact I have at the moment is Manji on 0407915500. They're quite small and do very small runs for us. or

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have some interesting ideas about small run home brewed SMT soldering.

Regards, Microherb.

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Herbie

Hi, Dave,

I am Peggy, a sale of PCBA company in Hong Kong, please take a look of our website "

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". We can provide low price and high quality product (proved by ISO and RoHs).

Anyway, nice to meet you! You can contact me by email if you have interest.

Thanks Peggy my e-mail: snipped-for-privacy@conn-global.com

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peggyliym

Hey Dave,

A couple of associates of mine have set up a company that is just what you are after. Precision Manufacturing Solutions based in Auckland, New Zealand.

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for all our details.

We specialize in PCB manufacture of small to medium volume and prototyping assembly... We can offer full turn-key solution to suit and delivery to your requirement. All work is done to the highest standard and our cost will NOT be beaten. Good old kiwi know-how.

I look forward to possibly hear from you if not for this project then maybe the next... No job is too big or too small and our customers come first.

snipped-for-privacy@pmsnewzeland.com

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Mark.

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xstonesx

We can do this job for you. Our company is located in Melbourne and the PCB will be loaded overseas. We are qualified supplier of PCB Assembly of many multi-million companies in Australia. However, we value every customer! Cost is down to earth without compromising quality and lead time. Using our services, the only thing the customers needs to do is sending their PCB files( preferably, protel file), BOM, and Assembly Drawings. Cost of the job will generally be at least 20% below that of assembly houses. If interested, please visit our website,

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for more details.

Tom

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