How Do You Ascertain The Credibility Of A China PCB Manufacturer?

[Sophie Belmore]

There a many PCB manufacturing companies in the China. Customers from various parts of the world approach PCB manufacturers in China for their factory’s ongoing PCB requirements. Some customers manage to have a very good experience with their PCB manufacturers and others not so good experience. The question is how do you ascertain that you are dealing with the right China PCB manufacturer?

Before you send your quote requests to any China PCB manufacturer, you are required to shortlist at least three top manufacturers. This will help you in a number of ways. Firstly, you will be able to work with the best manufacturers in the industry and secondly you will be able to get the best prices for your PCB manufacturing needs.

If it is a local manufacturer, you could even visit the manufacturer’s facility and have a personal consultation. This is not possible with a manufacturer in China. You will have to use other ways and means to ascertain their credentials. One of the best ways to check whether you could trust a PCB manufacturer is to review what all the customers that have used the services of the manufacturer have to say. If the customer ratings are good, you will be able to trust the manufacturer.

Look for companies that offer good customer support. Many customers try to find the best quotes but they forget about the importance of finding a company with good customer support. As you would need to work with your manufacturer on an ongoing basis, you will have to make sure that you could rely on this manufacturer and whether they will be ready to provide you with the required support and not leave you stranded when you are in need.

Every time you approach a new company for your PCB manufacturing needs, it is always a good practice to start with a smaller order to test the capabilities of your manufacturer. Try to look for a company that would be capable of meeting your current as well as your future requirements. This is crucial for any PCB manufacturer as your requirements are likely to change from time to time. Do not hesitate to invest a considerable amount of time in screening your manufacturer. You will have to perform a thorough research and crosscheck every claim made by the manufacturers.

On the one hand, your money should be safe when you make payments to a China based manufacturer and on the other hand, you should also be sure that you would get the best quality PCBs. There is no point regretting after the thousands of PCBs you order are delivered to you. You have all the time before confirming your order. So you make use of the best suppliers in the industry. Only by investing enough time in screening your manufacturers you will be able to spot the most trusted partners for ordering the PCBs for your current as well as your future requirements.