Through-hole design vs. SMD assembly service

Richard White asked Mar 13,2019
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We have used PCBWay many times for PCB fabrication and are very happy with the results.  Design has always been using through-hole components which we assemble by hand ourselves.

I would like to outsource assembly work to PCBWay.  I did request a quote for through-hole assembly but the price seemed a little higher than I was hoping.  I want to ask therefore:


1) In general, is SMD assembly service cheaper than through-hole part assembly?  

2) I have read that SMD assembly can be automated, making it even more affordable... If so, then typically what is the minimum order quantity for this to happen?


Thank you for your advice!

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    1) Through-hole part can be soldered manually or with wave soldering. SMD assembly is more technological, but demands a SMD stencil. 2) In my own practice, minimum quantity is 8...10 item. It depends on paneling conditions.

    Mar 25,20190 Comments
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    The price is most affected: - size of the PCB - layering - number of printed circuit boards - silk-screen color - other additional functions

    Mar 13,20190 Comments
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