Manufacturing
Our capabilities
To complement our design services we have our own dedicated electrostatic discharge (ESD) controlled manufacturing facility. This is equipped to undertake surface mount and through-hole PCB assembly, cable and harness wiring, electro-mechanical assembly and full box builds.
We can also convert through-hole boards to surface mount, thus reducing the size of the board and possibly of the end product; saving on manufacturing costs; creating a repeatable quality standard with no variance and ensuring better availability of parts.
Our surface mount line is housed in a purpose built SMT room. Our MyData pick-and-place machine can place components from 0402 size up to 52mm square QFP or BGA sizes with both high speed and accuracy. If needed, for the ultimate in quality, the pick and place machine can test and check every resistor and capacitor before it is placed!
Reflow is by forced convection which is fully lead-free capable. Inspection is carried out with our Vision Engineering Dynascope system featuring the unique oblique viewer and floating stage for increased operator accuracy and any re-work carried out with a three station Pace re-work system.
Reaching the highest standards
We can inspect and test full product functionality with RF and pressure testing to calibrated standards as well as testing in our environmental chamber. Setup and test software can be produced in-house, as well as customised test jigs.
Key assembly and inspection staff are Certified IPC Specialists to the IPC-A-610 standard. This standard is recognised worldwide for the inspection of electronics to the highest levels and, together with our ISO9001:2008 accreditation, demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of competence and performance.
But don't just take our word for it. Read what one of our satisfied customers has to say:
Board inspection and testing now completed. A perfect assembly job, perfectly executed without any drama. Fantastic, I am extremely impressed. Thank you, Raster Vision!
— Peter Ellefsen, Proprietor, Pan Technology
Saving you money and hassle
We deal with most of the major electronic component suppliers in the UK and buy many components in bulk, resulting in lower costs for our clients. Keeping stocks of key components means that we can ensure continuous supply and help buffer our clients from long lead times.
Our development department can advise of any changes to parts, or drop-in replacements with better specifications, when parts become obsolete.
Full in-house service
We can advise on an existing design or create a new one, then build and test prototypes before manufacturing in small to medium volumes in our purpose-built facility. Keeping the entire process in-house means close liaison between the design and manufacturing functions for the most cost and time-effective solution, as well as increased security and ease of administration for our clients.
Based near Paddock Wood station in Kent, and not far from the M25, you are welcome to visit us at any time to inspect our facilities, meet the team and see for yourself the benefits of our full design-to-manufacture service.
In brief
- Full turnkey assembly - complete service from design through to shipping
- Small to medium manufacturing runs
- Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM)
- Surface Mount (SMT) and through-hole (PTH) PCB assembly
- Conversion of PTH to SMT for smaller boards
- Comprehensive testing facilities including environmental chamber
- Full RoHS compliance available
- Inspection certified to IPC-A-610
- ISO9001:2008 BSI registered. Certificate number GB00741
