Common project questions
Before you request an assembly quote.
What files are needed for a PCB assembly quote?
Start with the BOM, Gerber and drill data, placement file and assembly drawing. Include quantities, sourcing ownership, test and programming requirements, target delivery date and the current revision. If a file is missing, explain what is still being developed.
Can you supply both components and PCBs?
You can request a combined fabrication, component sourcing and assembly quotation. Turnkey sourcing is reviewed against the BOM and part availability. Identify approved alternatives and any items that you will supply yourself.
Does the online estimate include the full turnkey cost?
No. The planner separates the assembly processing allowance and any new stencil allowance. Components, bare boards and selected special requirements still need review. Turnkey describes who supplies the material; it does not automatically price your BOM.
How is assembly lead time determined?
The schedule depends on file approval, material availability, tooling, process steps, inspection and production capacity. State the delivery date you need, then confirm the schedule in the project quotation.
What changes when a prototype becomes a production order?
The approved revision, sourcing plan, test coverage and release requirements need to be controlled. Review first-article findings and change history, then agree quantities, delivery batches and records for the repeat build.
Can I request an NDA before sharing the design?
Yes, use the Contact page to request an NDA before uploading confidential files. You can begin with a non-confidential project brief and the requirements you want to discuss.
Can I request a stencil without PCB assembly?
Yes. Choose Stencil only in the planner and specify print sides, the number of sets, board or print area, format and foil thickness. Send paste-layer data and printer frame requirements for an exact quotation. The reference allowance does not price every frame or custom construction.
Can I add conformal coating, programming and testing?
Yes. Mark the requested services in the planner and describe the required coverage in your inquiry. Coating needs material, thickness, masking and keep-out instructions; programming and functional testing need controlled files and an acceptance procedure. These items are reviewed separately from the base processing budget.
What if I do not know the placement counts yet?
Uncheck the placement-count option in the planner. It will prepare a project brief without displaying a numerical assembly price. Send the BOM and available design files so the build scope can be reviewed.