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SMT PCB Assembly & Pick-and-Place Cost Estimator

Calculate Surface Mount Technology (SMT) PCB assembly quotes including stencil laser etching, SMT feeder setup, component placement rate, and AOI inspection.

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Raw material spool/resin bottle cost

g

Finished model net mass including support waste

hrs

Total machine execution time

150 W
$/hr

File slicing, bed prep & post-processing labor

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Commercial shop margin

Calculation OutputUSD Active

Total Internal Direct Cost:

$11.78

$0.079 / gram • Total Energy: 0.97 kWh

Recommended Quote Price

$14.73

Profit Margin:

+$2.95

Cost Composition Breakdown

Total: $11.78
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Material
$3.75(32%)
Electricity
$0.16(1%)
Depreciation
$1.63(14%)
Labor
$6.25(53%)
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Comprehensive Guide: SMT PCB Assembly & Pick-and-Place Cost Estimator

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly pricing depends on stencil tooling, feeder setup, Component Placement Count (CPH), and Automated Optical Inspection (AOI).

Mathematical Formula Breakdown

Unit PCBA Cost = Bare Board + Component BOM + (SMT Placements × $0.015) + (Stencil + Setup / Batch) + AOI.

Industry Pricing Benchmarks

High-speed SMT pick-and-place placement rates average $0.01 to $0.025 per SMD component. Laser stencils range from $120 to $250.

Optimization Strategies

  • Panelize small PCBs into arrays with breakaway tabs or V-score lines to reduce SMT handling time.
  • Use standard 0603 or 0805 passive components to avoid micro-placement surcharges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do SMT setup fees scale with batch size?

Setup fees ($150–$350) cover feeder loading and pick-and-place programming. Larger batch sizes dilute setup cost across more units.