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Expert Materials Procurement for Seamless PCB Assembly
At Surface Mount Solutions (SMS), we specialize in expert materials procurement services to ensure your printed circuit board (PCB) assembly is built with the highest quality components. From circuit card assembly to full-scale production, having the right materials is essential to meet production timelines and achieve reliable, long-lasting performance. Our global network of trusted suppliers and our streamlined procurement processes guarantee you get the components you need, when you need them. With our solutions, your project will stay on time and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Whether you're working on high-volume PCB manufacturing or specialized custom PCB prototypes, SMS is your trusted partner in ensuring high-quality component sourcing. As an experienced electronics manufacturer, we understand that even the smallest component failure can have a significant impact on your printed circuit board performance. That's why we prioritize quality in every aspect of our materials procurement process.
Global Sourcing for High-Quality Components
One of the key strengths of our materials procurement services is our extensive global supply chain. At SMS, we maintain relationships with top electronics manufacturing services worldwide, allowing us to quickly source the components you need for your project. This includes everything from commonly used parts to hard-to-find or obsolete components required for complex PCB assemblies. By leveraging our global network, we can minimize lead times and avoid supply chain disruptions that might delay your project.
We are experienced in sourcing components for a variety of surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole assembly requirements, ensuring your printed circuit board assembly meets industry standards while adhering to your specific project needs. By partnering with reliable suppliers, we reduce risks and ensure that you receive the best components available at competitive prices.
- Access to Hard-to-Find Components: Whether you need rare, obsolete, or specialized parts for your project, our global supply chain allows us to locate these components quickly.
- Cost-Effective Solutions: We work with suppliers to ensure the components you need meet your budgetary constraints without compromising on quality.
- Real-Time Updates: Our team provides real-time updates throughout the procurement process, so you always know the status of your components, from order placement to delivery.
Comprehensive Kitting Services for Efficient Assembly
In addition to procurement, SMS offers comprehensive kitting services to organize and prepare your components for assembly. Our kitting process is designed to eliminate errors, reduce downtime, and ensure that all components are available exactly when needed for printed circuit board manufacturing. By having every part pre-labeled and verified, we can reduce the amount of time spent searching for components on the assembly line and improve overall production efficiency.
Whether you're working with custom printed circuit boards, prototypes, or large production runs, our kitting services provide an efficient and reliable way to organize your parts for assembly. We tailor our kitting services to match your project's unique requirements, ensuring a smooth transition from PCB design to final assembly.
- Pre-Labeled and Organized Kits: All components are pre-labeled and organized in kits according to their placement on the circuit board, reducing assembly errors and increasing production speed.
- Verified Components: Each component undergoes a quality check before being included in the kit, ensuring that all parts meet your specifications and function as expected.
- Reduced Assembly Time: With organized kits, assembly teams can focus on building the PCB without wasting time searching for parts, ensuring faster turnaround times and reduced labor costs.
Flexible Consignment Options to Meet Your Needs
At SMS, we understand that some companies prefer to supply their own components for assembly. That's why we offer flexible consignment options that allow you to provide your own parts while still benefiting from our expert PCB assembly services. Whether you're working on a small batch of prototypes or a large production run, we can seamlessly integrate your consigned components into our kitting process, ensuring that every part is verified and ready for assembly.
- Seamless Integration: We integrate customer-supplied components into our assembly process without disrupting your project’s timeline.
- Quality Control: All consigned parts undergo the same rigorous quality checks as those we procure, ensuring they meet the necessary standards for printed circuit board production.
- Flexible Solutions: Whether you want to supply all your own components or just specific parts, we adapt our consignment services to meet your exact needs.
Compliance with Industry Standards and Certifications
We know that quality and compliance are critical in the electronics manufacturing industry. Our procurement and kitting services are fully compliant with RoHS regulations, ensuring that all components used in your PCB assembly are free from hazardous substances. Additionally, SMS adheres to ISO 9001:2015 certification, demonstrating our commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality results on every project.
- RoHS Compliance: All components sourced through our procurement services meet RoHS requirements, ensuring that your circuit board assembly is both safe and environmentally friendly.
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified: Our PCB assembly services follow strict quality management processes to guarantee consistent quality and performance.
- Industry-Specific Solutions: We provide specialized components that meet the regulatory and performance requirements for industries such as medical devices, aerospace, and telecommunications.
Why Choose SMS for Materials Procurement?
When you work with SMS, you benefit from a team with decades of experience in PCB manufacturing and electronics assembly. Our materials procurement and kitting services are designed to streamline the PCB fabrication process, ensuring that your assembly line operates at peak efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
- Global Reach: Our global network of suppliers enables us to source high-quality components quickly and efficiently, reducing lead times and minimizing the risk of delays.
- Trusted Quality: With RoHS compliance and ISO certification, you can trust that every component meets the highest industry standards for safety and performance.
- Custom Solutions: We offer flexible, customizable solutions to meet the unique needs of your project, from full kitting services to consignment options for customer-supplied components.
Get Started with Expert Materials Procurement
If you’re ready to streamline your PCB assembly with high-quality, reliable components, SMS is here to help. Our materials procurement and kitting services are designed to make your printed circuit board manufacturing process as efficient as possible, providing the components you need to build top-tier PCB assemblies. Contact SMS today to learn more about how we can support your next project.
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From quick-turn PCB assembly to full turnkey solutions, our services cover every stage of the manufacturing process. Whether you need expert materials procurement, thorough testing, or final delivery, we ensure each step is handled with precision, efficiency, and quality.
Ensure flawless PCB performance with our functional testing services, designed to verify that every board functions perfectly under real-world conditions.
Get fast prototype PCB assembly services for rapid iterations and reliable results, ensuring your project moves quickly through development.
Get precision BGA rework and reballing to ensure reliable PCB connections and long-term performance for your most complex assemblies.
Ensure flawless PCB assembly with our AOI and visual inspection services, detecting defects early and ensuring top-tier quality control.
Get contaminant-free boards with our advanced inline aqueous cleaning service, ensuring optimal performance and durability for every project.
Simplify your project with our turnkey PCB assembly services, handling everything from component sourcing to final delivery.
Maintain control by supplying your own components while we handle the assembly, ensuring flexibility without sacrificing quality.
Meet tight deadlines with our high-quality QuickTurn PCB assembly, delivering reliable results in as little as 2-4 days.
Ensure efficient PCB assembly with reliable materials procurement and kitting. Learn how we streamline the process and keep production on time.
Turning complex circuit board designs into reliable, high-quality products requires an efficient and detail-oriented process. Our step-by-step approach eliminates common manufacturing obstacles, ensuring smooth production, superior quality, and on-time delivery. Each stage is designed to tackle potential pain points, giving you confidence that your PCB assembly project will be handled with precision and expertise.
Every successful project starts with a strong foundation. Our engineers work closely with your team to review your design files, providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback. This early-stage consultation helps prevent costly revisions and optimizes your design for a seamless transition to production.
Component sourcing can be challenging, especially when balancing cost and lead times. Our experienced procurement team handles all aspects of materials procurement, ensuring that the best-quality components are used and that your project stays on schedule, even for complex printed circuit board designs.
We use state-of-the-art surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole assembly techniques to build your circuit boards with the highest accuracy and consistency. Our advanced equipment and skilled technicians ensure precise placement of even the smallest components for a robust, reliable build.
Quality is our top priority. Each assembly goes through multiple inspection stages, including Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), X-ray testing, and comprehensive functional testing. This ensures every circuit board meets stringent standards and performs as expected.
Once testing is complete, your product is prepared for delivery. Whether you need full box builds, special packaging, or local delivery, our logistics team ensures that each project arrives on time and ready for deployment.
Get in touch today to discuss how we can turn your complex designs into reliable, high-quality products.
Whether you need a quick-turn solution or end-to-end turnkey services, our capabilities are designed to support every stage of your PCB assembly process.
With advanced technologies, flexible lead times, and a commitment to quality, we tailor our services to your specific project requirements.
Depending on customer requests, projects can be completed in as little as 2-4 days, ideal for urgent needs.
A cost-effective solution with a lead time of 5 days (assembly only).
Comprehensive solutions, including procurement and assembly, completed in 10-15 days, depending on part availability.
Advanced SMT capabilities for high-precision components, handling placements down to 01005 with fine-pitch BGA and QFN.
Precision through-hole technology using selective soldering for mixed-technology assemblies, ensuring robust connections.
Accommodating boards up to 18”x15” with custom panelization options for efficient production and cost savings.
Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and inline cleaning ensure that each PCB assembly is free from defects and contaminants.
Functional testing, BGA X-ray inspection, and rework solutions like BGA reballing to guarantee flawless performance.
Providing full reels and properly labeled components ensures uninterrupted production. Avoid loose parts and supply at least 5 inches of cut tape for feeder compatibility.
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Full Reels Preferred: Whenever possible, provide full reels to minimize machine downtime and ensure uninterrupted production.
Cut Tape: If cut tape is necessary, it must be at least 5 inches long for proper feeder handling.
Machine Loss: Add 2% for all passive components to account for machine loss, and 4% for 0402 caps and resistors.
Loose Components: Loose parts must be hand-placed, which increases time and cost—please avoid whenever possible.
Labeling: Clearly label reels or trays with the customer part number and a complete component description, including value and part type.
IC Packaging: Integrated Circuits (ICs) should ideally be on tape and reel; however, if tubes are used, ensure all components face the same direction and the tube is properly labeled.
Boards must include fiducials, silkscreen reference markers, and adequate component clearance. Consider panelizing for smaller boards to maximize efficiency.
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Fiducials: Boards and panels must include fiducials for accurate alignment during assembly.
Silkscreen: Ensure reference designators and polarity markers are visible on the silkscreen.
Component Clearance: Components should not be placed within 0.080 inches of the edge of the board to avoid damage.
Panelization: For boards smaller than 3x4 inches, consider panelizing. Ideal panel size is approximately 8x10 inches with a 0.25” border.
Double-Sided Boards: For double-sided assemblies, passive components should be placed on the bottom side when possible.
Submit Gerber files, a current BOM, and CAD data for machine programming. Include an audit sheet for any shortages, and consider providing a sample board.
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Gerber Files: Gerber data is required to produce the stencil and ensure proper layout for panelized boards.
BOM (Bill of Materials): Provide an accurate BOM for the current build, including all parts and values, for assembly accuracy.
CAD Data: CAD data is required for machine programming and ensuring precise component placement.
Audit Sheet: Include an audit sheet listing all shortages and discrepancies in the provided parts to avoid delays in the assembly process.
Sample Board (Optional): Providing a sample board can greatly aid in the accurate assembly of your production run.
To guarantee a smooth and efficient assembly process, it's essential to follow these kitting guidelines. By properly preparing your parts, boards, and data, we can ensure accurate and timely production while minimizing delays and errors.
Contact SMS to take advantage of our turnkey PCB assembly services, ensuring fast lead times, precision, and quality.