Plan a build that combines circuit boards, assembly and mechanical parts.
DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT Explore the comparison
Both PCBPit and PCBWay offer PCB services alongside mechanical manufacturing. For a complete device, the important question is how drawings, assembly requirements and delivery milestones are coordinated.
Work with our team to review your files, resolve engineering questions and agree on sourcing and testing before production.
Explore our assembly services →Use PCBWay’s online board quote and assembly enquiry, with separate options for CNC machining and 3D printing.
Read our PCBWay review →See how the two suppliers handle the main stages of a PCB project, from preparing your files to delivering the finished assembly.
| Your project requirements | PCBPitProject review & quotation | PCBWayPCB assembly & mechanical parts |
|---|---|---|
| 01Plan the build | ||
| Starting a project | PCBPitShare your files, quantities and project requirements with the team for review and a tailored quotation. | PCBWayOnline board quotation and a separate assembly enquiry, followed by file review. |
| Engineering review | PCBPitDFM, BOM and stack-up review before production, with open technical questions surfaced for approval. | PCBWayFile review is part of the ordering process; submit requirements beyond the standard configuration. |
| Component sourcing | PCBPitTurnkey or consigned assembly. Discuss availability, sourcing constraints and acceptable substitutions with the team. | PCBWayComponent sourcing is available for assembly. Agree on the handling of customer-supplied parts for your order. |
| 02Make & verify | ||
| PCB & assembly | PCBPitPCB fabrication, component sourcing, SMT and through-hole assembly from prototypes to production. | PCBWayPCB fabrication plus SMT, through-hole and mixed assembly. |
| Inspection & testing | PCBPitOptions include visual inspection, AOI, X-ray, SPI, electrical testing, ICT and functional testing, matched to the build. | PCBWayPublished assembly services include inspection and testing; specify your required method and acceptance criteria. |
| Additional manufacturing | PCBPitCNC machining and 3D printing can be included in the manufacturing conversation. | PCBWayCNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal and injection molding are listed services. |
| 03Cost & delivery | ||
| Price & schedule | PCBPitAn initial response is typically provided within one business day for complete inquiries. Final price and lead time depend on the project. | PCBWayQuote each process and confirm component procurement, production and shipping milestones. |
Our fabrication, sourcing and assembly services may suit your project when:
Consider a sensor board going into a machined enclosure. A good quote must cover both the circuit assembly and the physical fit, not just the price of the bare PCB.
Supply mounting-hole locations, connector positions and enclosure drawings from the same revision. Identify dimensions that matter for assembly.
Ask when the boards, parts and enclosure will be ready. The shortest individual process time is not necessarily the finished-product delivery date.
Specify whether you need loose parts, assembled boards or an integrated build. Confirm who performs final fit checks and functional testing.
Send the same controlled manufacturing package to each supplier. Match the delivered quantity, parts responsibility and testing before comparing totals.
How to prepare your BOM →Include components, setup, assembly, testing, freight and applicable import costs.
Its service catalogue includes CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal and injection molding. PCBPit also offers CNC machining and 3D printing. Specify the exact process and deliverable rather than assuming a PCB order includes an enclosure.
No. A vendor may offer boards and mechanical parts without including final integration in your quote. Ask who installs the board, checks connector alignment, programs firmware and verifies the finished unit.
Use it only as a starting point for a matching board configuration. Components, assembly, custom materials, tooling and freight can change the total substantially. A complete project quote is the better purchasing comparison.
Check hole locations, board thickness, keep-outs, connector access and tolerance accumulation. Provide matching PCB and mechanical revisions and define whether an initial fit sample is required before a larger run.
Send Gerber and drill files, a BOM with exact manufacturer part numbers, pick-and-place data and assembly drawings. Include quantities, the board revision, test requirements and delivery destination so the quotation covers the build you actually need.
Use the same revision and quantities for each quotation. Include boards, components, setup, assembly, testing, freight and applicable import costs. Separate one-time tooling from recurring costs, and check whether unused parts or fixtures will be returned.
Yes, you can ask PCBPit to review an existing manufacturing package. Supply the original design outputs rather than a screenshot or an old invoice. Confirm stack-up, finish, panelization and approved component substitutions before ordering the new build.
Only when it is part of the agreed scope. Provide firmware, test inputs, expected results and any required fixture. An electrical continuity check or optical inspection does not establish that an assembled product performs its intended function.
Share your quantities, files and testing expectations with PCBPit.