www.circuit-mart.com-Quality PCB Fabricator from China

[Demon]

.. For large mass production of them, we
can achieve the lowest cost to USD69 per m2. ...

I forgot to ask what is the MOQ for "large mass production"?

[dhouston]

The prices look very good - if my conversions of in² to cm² & m² are correct.

It would be much easier to make comparisons if the prices were quoted per board rather than per cm².

See PCBCart.com and ezPCB.com for examples.

[dhouston]

I have received email quotes for three boards...

• 0.6"x1.6"
• 0.75"x0.75"
• 4.250"x3.000"

The two small boards will each cost $49 for 10 pcs; the larger board exceeds their limits (800cm²) and 10 pcs will cost $63 for a total of $136 + $30 estimated shipping to the USA.

For 100 pcs, costs are $35, $49, and $156 with shipping estimated at $60.

The boards all meet their standard specifications. They include a discount for the forum. The prices are very attractive. I plan to order & test the 10pc prototypes and will order 100 of each if all is OK. I'll try to remember to post here about the quality of the prototypes.

[dhouston]

I have received email quotes for three boards...

• 0.6"x1.6"
• 0.75"x0.75"
• 4.250"x3.000"

I ordered these on 12 May. Last Friday (19 May) they emailed that they had shipped the previous day but were held up in customs and, if they could not resolve the issue, would have to remake the boards.

They arrived today so I assume they resolved the customs issue (and learned how to avoid future issues).

The quality looks very good so I have no hesitation in recommending them.

EDIT: One caveat: They cut all of the boards apart. I would normally expect the smaller boards to be panelized and v-grooved but I did not specify that. Anyway, it might require that they take up a full panel for it to be done that way.

[CircuitMart]

Thank you for your recommendation.

So glad. next time pls specify to panelize smaller boards...

and I will discuss this point with you before fabrication.


Cheers,

Iris

[KVLV]

Hi Iris,
I am planning to make a pcb in 10x15 inch panel including 3 or 4 designs.
I wonder how do I specify where to make a v-score in Altium design (10)?

[Bruce]

EDIT: One caveat: They cut all of the boards apart. I would normally expect the smaller boards to be panelized and v-grooved but I did not specify that. Anyway, it might require that they take up a full panel for it to be done that way.

Did you submit panelized Gerbers, with instructions for scoring, and they cut them all apart, or did you just send them a few single board files with a request for multiple boards per file?

Just curious. I was considering trying them, but we need scored panels.

[CircuitMart]

The prices look very good - if my conversions of in² to cm² & m² are correct.

It would be much easier to make comparisons if the prices were quoted per board rather than per cm².

See PCBCart.com and ezPCB.com for examples.

One of these two examples you refer to me, I must confess I worked there for a short while in the year 2006, boss is very kind person. I hope his business could become better and better...

I will modify the quotation page to include English unit, thank you very much for your suggestion.


Best Regards,

Iris

[CircuitMart]

I forgot to ask what is the MOQ for "large mass production"?

Hello Friend,


For 2 layer, MOQ size is roughly more than 2 m2
For 4 layer, MOQ size is roughly more than 3 m2
But it is flexible, depending on exchange rate, price change
of raw material, and production capacity of the fab house at
the ordering time....

So, when your initial design is mature and has its market, feel
free to contact us, we also do assembly here in China.

My principle is to grow up with every client, and at the same time
to earn a margin to make a living.

Best Regards,

Iris