PCB Component AssemblyPrinted circuit board assembly is the process of soldering components onto a circuit board. You can direct Pad2Pad to assemble components onto your board to save yourself or your company time and effort.
Two methods of selecting components are offered:
- Components are selected from those stocked at the Pad2Pad factory.
- Components are supplied by you.
To select a stocked component for assembly:
To view your parts list:
- Choose Job | Parts List to see the parts list (BOM).
- Assembled in the Type column indicates components for assembly.
- The Unit price includes the cost of the component without assembly.
To turn off assembling of a component:
- Select the component.
- On the property bar select No assembly.
To direct Pad2pad to assemble a non-stock component that you will supply:
- Place footprints and components on your board
- Choose Job | Parts List to see the parts list (BOM).
- For each component footprint to be assembled, select Customer in the Supplier column and fill the Part ID and Description columns.
- Click Close.
To see total assembly pricing:
- Choose Board | Price.
- Check the Include parts and assembly... checkbox.
Note: We welcome suggestions for what to add to the stock component list. If you want to suggest a new general purpose device, please contact us with the device number and why you feel the device is suitable for the stock list.
If you choose to supply components to Pad2Pad please supply 2% overage but not less than one over the nominal quantity. The address to ship to and instructions will be shown by the software upon ordering.
