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Where to go for simple PCB finishing?

Started by TimB, May 11, 2026, 09:38 AM

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TimB

Hi all

As part of my business we need to finish of the population of a couple of circuit boards. It involves soldering on a few sockets on, a few caps, led bar strip, buttons and cables.

We also make up few cable assemblies, 2 or 3 wires connected to an led strip or a temp sensor.

The issue is that this is takes a while and it is really a waste of our time as we make only say 4 or 5 at a time, we need to be getting on with other work.

So I'm looking now to farm the work out. Batches will be in the region of around 50 at a time. No real skill is involved just basic soldering and crimping ability's. I see it taking 3 + days per batch. BTW there are around 2 batches a year. But if its better for the person I can make it a double batch.

So where to look? Its not big money due to the small numbers, but I am not looking for cheap labour, I will pay a fair rate.

Any advice?

Thanks Tim