Press-fit parts, such as connectors with press-fit pins, are not soldered. They are pressed into the plated holes of the board with force. That sounds simple, but it needs the right tooling. To make your quote complete and avoid surprises in production, we clarify this right at the start.
Why tooling is needed
During pressing, a tool pushes the part down from above. Underneath, the board must be supported exactly at that spot, otherwise it bends or parts on the bottom side get damaged. If the board is populated on both sides, the support needs cut-outs for those parts. That is why not every tool fits every assembly.
What it costs
| What is needed | One-time setup cost |
|---|---|
| Our existing tooling fits | 0 € |
| A 3D-printed tool | 200 € |
| A milled aluminium support | 500 € |
The setup cost is charged once per assembly revision. Repeat orders use the existing tool. If the board changes, we check whether the tool still fits.
Soldered or not?
Many press-fit parts are only pressed in. Some customers want them soldered as well. Please tell us what applies to your assembly. If you do not know, we ask in the quote.
What to send us
- BOM with manufacturer part numbers of the press-fit parts
- Assembly drawing and PCB data
- Whether the parts should be soldered
- Quantity and requested delivery date
With this information we state the setup cost and the lead time for the tool directly in the quote.