Roger Melton wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> Does anybody know any good low volume PCB manufacturers in Australia,
> preferably someone who doesn't mind a few one off's without charging the
 earth.
> Must do double sided and via's.
> Thanks in advance,

It may pay you to have a look at:
http://www.airborn.com.au/bec.html

BEC Manufacturing have a proto service that looks like this:
(OZ dollars)
10.6" by 16.6" from $145 to $292.50
14.6" by 16.6" from $164.50 to $360
The price range starts at single sided only and goes all the way up to
the works.

Extra panels range from $38 to $70
First panel setup cost drops, but there is a small reset up cost on
additional later orders.

Takes a little reading to take it all in.

The cheapest double sided PTH without the extras in the smaller panel
will cost you $220. Extra panels are $48, and the reset up cost for the
next time is $35.

I have just gone from my old manufacturer of many years to this new
company in the last few days, so I'll see how it goes.

The bit I like is they are web based. I attached a file to an Email
message yesterday, and they are running it through the machinery today.

And they stick to the price providing you don't want anything real
special, or want more than 40 boards per panel. Overnight bag shipping
is $10.

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