Price Ranges for Through Hole Assembly

The pricing for through-hole assembly services can vary significantly based on several factors, including:

Volume of Production: Higher volumes typically lead to lower per-unit costs due to economies of scale.
Complexity of the PCB: Boards with more components, complex layouts, or special considerations (like high-frequency components or specific materials) can be more expensive to manufacture.
Component Types: The cost of materials and components themselves can impact pricing. For example, specialized components (like custom ICs) can increase costs.
Turnaround Time: Rush jobs may incur additional costs, while longer lead times might allow for lower prices.
Location: Labor costs in different regions can affect pricing. For example, assembly services in North America might be more expensive than those in Asia.
Quality Requirements: High-reliability applications (for example, aerospace or medical) may require more stringent quality processes, which can increase costs.

Low Volume (Small runs, prototypes): Costs can range from $50 to $300 per board, depending on complexity and components.
Mid Volume (Hundreds of boards): Prices might range from $20 to $100 per board.
High Volume (Thousands of boards): Prices can drop to between $5 and $20 per board.

Full Through-Hole Assembly: This includes the complete assembly of PCBs and can vary widely, but a rough estimate might be $0.10 to $5.00 per part installed, depending on the points above.
Turnkey Services: Companies that provide complete solutions (sourcing components, assembly, testing) might have different pricing structures, often based on a project quote rather than per unit.

It's advised to get quotes from multiple assembly houses, as many will offer customized pricing based on specific project needs.