SMT vs. Through-Hole Assembly: Tradeoffs for Your Project

In circuit board manufacturing, selecting an assembly method is integral to the success of any project. Aligning the assembly method with the project’s requirements is paramount, whether it's a simple or complex assembly. Our insights and expertise revolve around discerning and implementing the best approach to cater to any project.

This blog compares surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole assembly methods and outlines their strengths and limitations. The method used for assembly depends on the board's design. Selecting an assembly method based on specific needs is important rather than simply choosing between two options.

This blog will explores the SMT vs. Through-Hole Assembly while aligning with RBB's core value of "Always Better" and our unwavering commitment to providing maximum customer benefits. 

At RBB, we constantly assess our manufacturing processes and seek ways to enhance each task's efficiency. 

Collaborative Design: The Key to Success in Custom Electronics Manufacturing

The demand for custom electronic solutions that meet unique specifications is rising in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. As Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) seek to bring innovative products to market, the partnership between OEMs and custom electronics manufacturers plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of the design and development process. 

This blog delves into the importance of collaboration in custom electronics manufacturing, exploring strategies for effective communication, requirements gathering, and project management to address clients' unique needs and specifications.

This blog will explore strategies for streamlining circuit board assembly operations and optimizing efficiency while aligning with RBB's core value of "Always Better" and our unwavering commitment to providing maximum customer benefits. 

At RBB, we constantly assess our manufacturing processes and seek ways to enhance each task's efficiency. 

Challenges in Turnkey Assembly Projects: Ensuring Smooth Design Specifications

We understand the significance of clearly defined design specifications in ensuring the success of a turnkey assembly project. However, we recognize that challenges may arise when design specifications are not adequately defined or are subject to frequent changes. These challenges can lead to confusion, delays, and rework, ultimately impacting the project's timeline and budget. 

To tackle these issues, it is crucial to establish a clear and detailed design specification at the project's outset, including comprehensive documentation of requirements, materials, and performance expectations. 

Additionally, maintaining regular communication and collaboration with the assembly team is vital to ensure the design specifications are well understood and effectively implemented.

Optimizing efficiency

Circuit board assembly is complex and intricate, demanding precision, accuracy, and meticulous attention to detail. As the demand for circuit board assembly continues to soar, manufacturers face the challenge of delivering high-quality products while simultaneously curbing costs and enhancing efficiency. 

This blog will explore strategies for streamlining circuit board assembly operations and optimizing efficiency while aligning with RBB's core value of "Always Better" and our unwavering commitment to providing maximum customer benefits. 

At RBB, we constantly assess our manufacturing processes and seek ways to enhance each task's efficiency. 

Understanding Your Project’s Requirements

Selecting the proper printed circuit board assembly or industrial control panel assembly manufacturer is crucial for the success of your project. The first step is to understand your project’s specifications thoroughly.  Consider factors such as the following:

• The complexity of your circuit board or control panel design
• The volume of production
• Specialized features or functionalities needed
• The relationship you expect from your supplier

By defining your project requirements, you can effectively evaluate potential assembly manufacturers and find one that meets your needs.

They go together like oil & water, fire & ice, electronics & moisture. Some things just don’t pair well. In this time when electronic components are hard to find, we need to protect the parts we have. All electronic components have a certain level of sensitivity to moisture- some more than others. RBB is working hard to source, store, and protect your PCB assembly and components through all stages of the assembly process. By protecting your assembly from moisture, and watching for moisture issues, we are making sure your mission-critical assemblies are ready to work for you.

Whether you are shopping for a new car, a pair of shoes, or a contract manufacturer, the quality of the item or service matters. Where you spend your money is important and the product you receive should be worth what you pay for! Most companies, brands, or products say they hold high standards and good quality, but do they? There is inherent skepticism when a company claims to have “high-quality,” since that value can be characterized and defined in different ways.

But at RBB, our first-rate service and products are something we are proud of, and we can prove it!

What do a baby food brand, an explosive device, and a pre-quote checklist all have in common? While this sounds like the start of a bad joke or a questionable Google search, these are just three ingredients for a successful printed circuit board assembly proposal. You may be asked to provide the Gerber Files, BOM, and specific project details when requesting a quote from RBB for your PCB project.

The Gerber Files and BOM (Bill of Materials) need to be reviewed for a PCBA to be quoted. The Pre-Quote Checklist is a convenient resource created by the team at RBB to simplify the quoting process.

Anyone working in the electronic manufacturing industry needs to account for sufficient scrap factor when preparing for production of a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA).

So, what is scrap factor and why is everyone so worried about it?

Why should I care?