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.
Material & Specification Presets
Material & Job Parameters
Parameter ControlsAuto-Extract Mesh Volume (.STL)
In-Browser WASM ParserDrop 3D .STL file here or click to browse
Pure client-side mesh processing • 0 file upload server latency
Raw material spool/resin bottle cost
Finished model net mass including support waste
Total machine execution time
File slicing, bed prep & post-processing labor
Commercial shop margin
Total Internal Direct Cost:
$0.079 / gram • Total Energy: 0.97 kWh
Recommended Quote Price
$14.73
+$2.95
Cost Composition Breakdown
Total: $11.78Comprehensive 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.