Best and Affordable PCB Prototype Service By PCBWay

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As an electronics enthusiast,  you must be aware of embedded system projects , where we need to assemble a lot of components together. Though, Breadboards are an easy option for this kind of needs, however they aren’t very reliable . Hence, the best way to make your project more robust or durable is to get it made into printed circuit board (PCB).

The Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is very important in all electronic gadgets, which are used either for domestic use, or for industrial purpose.

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Though many engineers try to etch their PCBs at home it is actually a very messy method and uses a lot of chemicals.  Hence, it is  lot easier and also cheaper to choose a PCB manufacturer to fabricate your PCBs.

There are a lots of  of PCB manufacturers out there, and the price is getting lower and lower, so picking the best yet affordable online PCB service provider is kind of tricky because your whole project relies on the quality of the board you choose.

Here comes PCBWay.com into picture.

PCBWay

PCBWay.com is one of the most experienced PCB manufacturing company based in China with an experience of more than a decade in the field of PCB prototype and fabrication.

It is committed to meeting the needs of their customers from different industries in terms of  quality, delivery, cost-effectiveness and any other demanding requests.

It offers its customers a simple, no fuss, fast prototyping service.

Engineers, students and hobbyists from all around the world prefer the services of PCBWay.com  for their research work and study as this company makes their R & D work easy and hassle-free.

Along with the quality , the time is also very important in prototype service. Which means the delivery time should be very short. Here comes PCBWay, which supplies the fast prototyping service with 24 hours(2 layers) /48 hours(4 layers).

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PCB Prototype Service by PCBWay – only $5/10 PCBs  

It is always highly recommended to go for PCB prototyping service for function testing of new products prior to making a commitment to a full-production run.

Benefits of developing PCB board prototype are :

  • Rapidly test and correct designs if there is any mistakes
  • Potentially detect any design flaws in the early stages
  • Save money and reduce risks
  • Benefit from lower production tolerances

Once your proto boards are ready to meet your quality and performance requirements, you can go for a full production run.

If you need prototype printed circuit boards, it’s important to work with an assembler who can turn your designs around fast. Because the sooner you get your prototype circuit board back, the sooner you can test it and get started on your standard production run.

PCBWay supply the fast prototyping service  with 24 hours(2 layers) /48 hours(4 layers) and at a low cost (only $5 for 10 PCBs and every new member will get a $5 bonus) .

And, you know what, PCBWay doesn’t charge extra fees for different soldermask colors, so feel free to order now.

The gerber files uploading online will be inspected and checked that the files complies with our technical spec .Once the files pass audit,you can pay the cost online.And our engineer will check again  and optimize the files to make production.

PCBWay.com not only makes your boards quick, but also makes your job right as well as cost-effective. This greatly reduces your cost and shorten the time for developing your electronic products.

Use their industry-leading online quotation software to try the automatic pricing experience.No minimum quantity. You can get your prices instantly after your inputting a few parameters.

Try PCB Instant Quote

PCB Assembly services by PCBWay

After making your PCB prototype the next step is placing your components on the printed circuit board.

However, soldering components to a PCB  is not that efficient, as it is too prone to errors.A single mistake on the board can make the whole board useless.

The solution to his problem is go to for PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) service.

PCBA services have been traditionally known to be expensive specially if you are going for small units.

Here comes the saviour, PCBWay.com !!

If you want Low-Cost PCB Assembly Services without compromising with the quality, then check out PCBWay.com as their quality is guaranteed.

PCBWay is the one-stop destination of boards fabrication and assembly due to their PCBA services which is specialized in prototyping and small volume production at a relatively low cost as compared to others.

PCBA capabilities of PCBWay includes: 

  • SMT Assembly
  • BGA Assembly
  • Through-Hole Assembly
  • Mixed Assembly
  • Rigid Flex PCB Assembly Services

Now coming to the cost, PCBWay is offering PBCA services starting from $88 for 10 pcs with free shipping all over the world. Isn’t it amazing !!!

In addition to this low cost, it is also providing a PCBA lead time of 3 to 5 days only.

It also offers options for  free stencil ,quality guarantee, and many others.

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SMT Stencil

SMT (Surface Mount Technology ) / SMD (Surface Mount Device) stencil plays a very important role in  Surface Mount Assembly process..

Stencil is a kind of bare stainless steel sheet.

It could be in a frame or without frame.

Framework is for automated stencil machine. Non-framework is for hand solder.

Usually, framework is heavier and bigger than non-framework. So the shipping charge for framework is more than the non-framework one.

The purpose of the SMD-Stencil is:

  1. Precise application of the needed material (solder paste, glue)
  2. Creation of depots defined in shape and size
  3. Reproducibility of the print
  4. Effective cleaning of the pads
  5. Economy

PCBWay is offering the SMT stencils service at a very affordable rate. The framework one is available at $15 and the Non-framework one is available at $10 only.

Getting your free SMT stencil quotation is now just a click away.

Click below button to enter the SMT stencil Price Calculator, fill out your custom PCB spec, and rough SMT stencil price will show up in the right column automatically (shipping price will be given on order confirmation page).

Flex PCBs

Flexible PCBs offer many advantages over rigid PCBs and the most prominent of these advantages is the fact that they are flexible. This means they can be folded over edges and wrapped around corners.

Their flexibility can lead to cost and weight savings since a single flexible PCB can be used to cover areas that might take multiple rigid PCBs.

Though Flexible circuit boards are certainly useful, but they are not going to replace rigid circuit boards for all applications. The main reason for this is the cost efficiency.

Rigid circuit boards are less expensive to manufacture and install in a typical automated high-volume fabricating facility as compared to Flexi PCBs.

Hence, the ideal solution for an innovative product is one that incorporates flexible circuitry when necessary, and employs solid, reliable rigid circuit boards where possible to keep manufacturing and assembly costs down.

PCBWay creates both flexible and rigid printed circuit boards for product manufacturers.

You can consult with one of their sales reps to find out if your product prototype design is best served by flexible or rigid circuit board types.

To get an instant quote for your required flexi PCB from PCBWay , Click here.

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PCB layout service

PCBWay provides a faster PCB layout and design service so that their customer can get to the market sooner.

Their engineering team has significant real world experience in designing PCBs for performance and manufacturability.

They do appreciate files and main cases through email and details on Skype.

WHAT PCBWay NEED FOR DESIGN & LAYOUT

1)Schematics(.DSN and .SCH suffixes )

2)DXF structure drawing (2D drawing in AutoCAD format, used to position the device and build board size)

3)The component specification (the specification must be with the device size diagram for the establishment and physical one-to-one corresponding package)

4)Special requirements

WHAT SOFTWARE PCBWay USE

  • Cadence Allegro, Mentor PADS, Altium Designer and Protel
  • DESIGN BASIS
  • Design Rule, Design Instructions, and Customer’s Requirements

WHAT FILES PCBWay CAN SEND TO YOU

Design source files, Gerber files, Centroid file and Designator Diagram

To get an instant PCB Layout quote, click here.

Non-profit Engineering Projects sponsorship

I wish I was aware of PCBWay, in my engineering days, because that would have saved me a lot of time and money creating my projects. But you don’t have to go through the same difficult path that I did, as PCBWay is there to help you in the form of sponsorship.

Till now, PCBWay has sponsored 524 projects ($27,482 approximately).

All, you have to do is to describe the details of your PCB project through their online application form.

To make the application process easier for you, I’ll explain it to you in four easy steps :

Step 1 : Use good pictures and word descriptions of your project (Do not forget to mention your team).

Step 2 : Use PCBWay’s online quote system to upload your PCB Files.

Step 3 : Get a coupon after PCBWay’s audit clearance.

Step 4 : Finally, share PCBWay’s Sponsor Page (This will get you more coupons).

To apply for the sponsorship click here .

In case you need guidance or help of any kind regarding your Non-profit Engineering Sponsorship, you can contact them through their official mail as well : sponsor@pcbway.com.

Crowdfunding Project Sponsorship

The aim of PCBWay is to cherish every designer’s inspiration and  have always been proud of sponsoring different kind of non-profit or educational projects.

Till date, it has sponsored more than 800 students and electronic enthusiasts around the world with their cool projects.

And this time, they have decided to offer $50,000 for the support of crowdfunding projects in 2018, and would give away 5 * $100 cash coupons via Twitter every month.

So if you are planning to launch or have already launched a PCB related crowdfunding project, then you can send your project information or idea to luna@pcbway.com  , where they will review your project for assessment.

And after approval of you project, you will get the corresponding cash voucher or discount voucher into your PCBWay account for the PCB prototyping run or production run.

I will definitely suggest you not to miss this opportunity to bring your great ideas to life.

PCBWay PCB Project Share

Share open source projects to get commission!!!

PCB Project Share is an incentive program launched by PCBWay community to encourage the sharing of knowledge and best practices in the community.

Whether you are a pro or not, you can contribute  in this community. If you have solid technical knowledge and practical experience, their editors will assist you with editing and publication.

When you create an Open Source PCB design, you can share it on public so that others can buy it, and will get a 10% commission of the total PCB cost.

To share your cool projects on PCBWay community click here .

Invite friends and earn money

And not just meeting your project requirements, PCBWay offers you to make some money on the way as well. You can refer your friends to PCBWay (Your friends can earn $5 of New User Free Credit) and you receive $20 discount coupon for each friend that have prepaid. And not only that, you will also earn 10% of what they (1st order) spends cash.

Finally, if I had to give the reasons in bullet points as to why you should buy your PCBS from PCBWay :

  • Prototype Fab with 24 hours Express
  • Team supported with over 50 professionals & technical
  • 99% on-Time Shipping with great support from DHL
  • Great quality approved by customers all over the world
  • Trusted Experience
  • 24 Hour Non-stop Tech Support and Production
  • Low Minimums
  • Factory Outlet PCBs with most competitive advantages