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Small-Batch Assembly

Low-Volume PCB Assembly in China

Not every job is 10,000 units. For prototypes, pilot runs and ongoing small batches, you want a Chinese factory that assembles from a single board with the same quality system as volume production - and that does not force you to over-order. Here is what to check, and how BokTech handles it.

Min Quantity1 board
AssemblySMT & through-hole
MaterialConsigned / turnkey / hybrid
InspectionAOI & X-ray

§ 01 · What to weigh

How to Choose - and Where BokTech Fits

Use these criteria to decide between a high-volume instant-quote marketplace and an engineering-partner factory. Each row contrasts the marketplace model with BokTech's real capabilities.

  • Material modelA good low-volume partner supports consigned (you supply parts), turnkey (they source) or hybrid. BokTech runs all three, so you only pay for what the run needs.
  • Assembly processMachine SMT and through-hole, fine-pitch down to 0.35mm micro BGA and AQFN, with RoHS-compliant assembly.
  • Inspection & testSmall batches still get the full quality system: AOI and X-ray on fine-pitch joints, plus functional testing on request.
  • Prototype to volumeStart with a small batch to validate, then scale on the same Shenzhen line to 100K units - the process does not change when quantity does.
  • TurnaroundLow-volume does not mean slow. BokTech offers fast turnaround from its Shenzhen factory, picking and packing orders the same day they are ready.
  • Global shippingWorldwide via DHL, FedEx and UPS (typically 3-6 business days) and Registered Post (8-20 business days).
Low-Volume PCB Assembly in China
Low-Volume PCB Assembly in China

§ 02 · Related Capabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is your minimum order quantity?
From a single board. We run low-volume and small-batch assembly with no minimum that forces you to over-order - start with a prototype and scale to 100K units on the same line.
How do I get a quote?
Upload your Gerber and BOM through our online quote tool for an instant estimate, or contact our engineering team for a tailored review. Consigned, turnkey and hybrid material models are all supported.
What PCB materials and technologies do you support?
FR-4, Aluminum (metal core / MCPCB), Flexible and rigid-flex, HDI with microvias and blind/buried vias, and Rogers / PTFE high-frequency laminates - from 1 to 32 layers.
What assembly capabilities do you have?
Machine SMT and through-hole assembly, fine-pitch down to 0.35mm micro BGA and AQFN, RoHS-compliant, with AOI and X-ray inspection on fine-pitch joints.
Do you test every board?
Yes. Every panel is 100% E-tested before shipment, with AOI and X-ray on critical joints and functional testing available on request.
What are your lead times?
We offer fast turnaround from our Shenzhen factory. A prototype can move straight to volume on the same engineering team and line, with first-article verification before scale.
Which shipping methods do you use for global delivery?
We ship worldwide via DHL, FedEx and UPS, with typical transit of 3-6 business days, and by Registered Post for 8-20 business days. Orders are picked, packed and dispatched the same day they are ready.